Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to run in beefy shoes. The light weight, streamlined silhouette, and lateral stability of the SpeedComp made us more nimble on trails of all sorts, while the Gore-Tex upper kept us warm and dry. With the one-pull laces and a women’s fit, it felt secure, comfortable, and ready to charge. “Feels like an extension of my foot,” said one tester. 9.6 oz; salomonsports.com
Note: This shoe has been discontinued by Salomon