In production · trail · Trail / Daily / Long run · $140
The versatile all-rounder: grippy enough for technical, comfy for long.
Built for trail, daily, long run, at a target pace of 8:30–12:00 /mi on trail.
The midsole is Energy Foam, tuned soft (4/5 on our cushioning scale). Energy return is moderate — comfortable and predictable rather than bouncy. 30 mm of heel stack keeps you low and connected, with more ground feel than most current trainers. Combined, the ride reads as lively at 3/5 responsiveness.
A rock plate sits between the foam and the outsole to spread the load of sharp stones and roots. It is protection, not propulsion — it does not add pop, but it keeps the underfoot bruising out of long days on technical ground.
A 8 mm drop is the mainstream middle — familiar to almost anyone coming from a standard trainer. The geometry is fairly traditional and flat, so the shoe follows your foot rather than steering it. Forefoot flex is middle of the road. Support is light — neutral, with a mildly steady platform.
The toe-box is standard width — comfortable for most feet without swimming. It fits true to size. Expect roughly 450 miles from the outsole, about $0.31 per mile at $140.
For the foams and plates Salomon uses across its line, read the Salomon brand guide.
Measured against the 542 currently-available shoes in the catalog. The bar shows where this shoe sits in that range.
Weight
291 g / 10.3 oz
16 g heavier than the catalog median of 275 g
Heel stack
30 mm
6 mm lower than the catalog median of 36 mm
Drop
8 mm
2 mm higher than the catalog median of 6 mm
Price
$140
20 cheaper than the catalog median of 160
Responsiveness
3 / 5
Catalog median 3 / 5
Cushioning
4 / 5
Catalog median 4 / 5
Energy return
3 / 5
Catalog median 3 / 5
Durability
~450 mi
Catalog median ~400 mi
Within the Salomon line it is heavier than the brand's median (278 g / 9.8 oz) and sits lower than its median stack (34.5 mm).
Current shoes with the nearest combination of weight, stack, drop, foam feel and plate.
Salomon Sense Ride 6
285 g / 10.1 oz · 34 mm · 8 mm drop · Rock · $140
The all-terrain trail do-everything shoe.
Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx
270 g / 9.5 oz · 32 mm · 6 mm drop · Rock · $200
Resilient ultradistance trail shoe built for enduring comfort.
Altra Experience Roam
300 g / 10.6 oz · 30 mm · 4 mm drop · Rock · $150
Low-drop light hiker for fast day-hikes and mixed terrain.
On Cloudultra 3
295 g / 10.4 oz · 32 mm · 6 mm drop · Rock · $190
Long-haul trail shoe with adjustable Flip-Release lacing.