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Salomon Speedcross
The Speedcross exemplifies the 'Gorpcore' trend with its unapologetically functional design that has been embraced by the fashion world for its unique, utilitarian aesthetic.
Product signals
- Brand
- Salomon
- Source
- brand_models
- Key features
- Aggressive lug pattern for grip · Performance-oriented design · Distinctive, rugged silhouette
- Source mentions
- Hypebeast, Complex, GQ, Vogue
Specification variants
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premium
Luxe-Tech Suede Hybrid
- Main Upper Material
- Water-resistant premium suede combined with panels of high-performance Schoeller® synthetic fabric.
- Upper Construction
- Bootie construction with a leather-lined collar and SensiFit™-inspired internal support wings.
- Lacing System
- Minimalist toggle lacing system with durable, waxed laces and machined aluminum hardware.
- Material Composition
- Leather and synthetic upper, leather and textile lining.
- Recycled Content
- Focus on sustainable, premium materials rather than PET bottle recycling.
- Lining Material
- Full-grain leather lining in the heel and collar, with textile in the forefoot.
- Tongue
- Integrated bootie tongue.
- Midsole Compound
- Pebax®-based super-critical foam for maximum energy return and low weight.
- Midsole Geometry
- Heel stack height of 32 mm.
- Midsole Geometry
- Forefoot stack height of 22 mm.
- Drop
- 10 mm.
- Insole
- Molded OrthoLite® sockliner with a cork top layer.
- Outsole Compound
- Custom-colored, non-marking Vibram® LiteBase rubber compound.
- Lug Design
- Aesthetically designed, low-profile (4mm) lugs in a geometric pattern for urban and light trail grip.
- Lug Depth
- 4 mm.
- Tread Pattern
- Intricate pattern designed for visual appeal and all-weather traction.
- Product Type
- Luxury Hybrid Sneaker.
- Intended Use
- Fashion-forward daily wear, urban environments, and travel.
- Weight
- Approximately 280 grams.
- Cushioning Level
- Maximum.
- Shoe Fit
- Anatomical.
The primary differentiation is a radical elevation of materials and a shift in focus from pure trail performance to luxury techwear. The use of premium suede, leather, Schoeller® fabric, and a Pebax® midsole creates a product that is tangibly more luxurious. It is positioned not as a trail running shoe, but as a fashion-forward hybrid sneaker for the discerning consumer. Marketing would emphasize craftsmanship, limited-edition colorways, and the fusion of high-fashion materials with cutting-edge running technology.