Inov-8 TrailTalon vs Salomon Thundercross
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile trail running shoe with 6mm cleats and a 6mm drop for grip across soft ground to mixed terrain.
Full details →Versatile trail running shoe with aggressive Contagrip lugs and a Quicklace system for grip and security on technical trails.
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Inov-8 TrailTalon vs Salomon Thundercross: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Inov-8 TrailTalon wins — at 276 g it is 14 g (5%) lighter than the Salomon Thundercross (290 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.