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Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 is the lighter option — 422 g lighter than the Salomon Speedcross 6 (62% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Salomon Speedcross 6 Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
Weight 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb 258 g · 0.258 kg · 0.57 lb
Brand Salomon Saucony
Category Footwear Footwear
Salomon Speedcross 6
680 g

Iconic aggressive trail running shoe for soft terrain.

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Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
258 g

Long-distance trail shoe with PWRRUN+ cushioning and grippy outsole, built for all-mountain running and multi-day adventures.

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Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 wins — at 258 g it is 422 g (62%) lighter than the Salomon Speedcross 6 (680 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.

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