Recently swapped from Inov-8 x-talons to Salomon Speedcross 4 which has quickly become my go to shoe for technical trails. Still using a mudclaw for the fells but considering dropping some of my older shoes and getting the Speedcross Vario for hard-pack trails etc. (assuming my local ones ever dry out!)

Does anyone have any experience of these and can comment on difference to the standard speedcross? The Salomon information seems a little vague - only that the outsole is specifically reengineered for harder surfaces but looking at the pictures, there are a few other notable differences - laces and the uppers for a start. Seem to be similar weight and drop though....