I've had a pair of these for a while- maybe a year now? Tho I don't run, I use them a LOT for just kicking around and, sometimes for work- well OK, it's rare that I wear them at work- but sometimes it's appropriate.

I am tough on things and wear everything- shoes, especially- hard. If something is going to break, I will definitely break it. I consider my shoes or boots to be just one more "tool" for use in my world. These Speedcross Trail Runners have held up well, and look great to boot (style points!). I like Salomon Shoes (in general) because they make serious, function-specific gear designed for hard use in the real world- at least that's my experience with them.

If there's anything I don't like about these shoes specifically, it's the soles- which are designed strictly for traction while trail running (duh!). As such, they aren't the best for traction on smooth surfaces (especially if that smooth surface is also wet or damp).
This is my second pair of Salomon shoes and I will definitely be buying a third pair- but probably not the Speedcross Trail Runners. Another reason I buy Salomon is they come in BLACK. Don't "do" colors.

PS:
Don't be put off by the lacing "system"- it rocks. Once tightened, you can tuck the excess into a small pocket at the "top" of the tongue, and they just disappear. Definitely a game-changing technical design feature- fast, secure, and strong. Don't know what the tensile strength of these laces is, but you won't break 'em.