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Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas · 2 days ago
Great value: a lightweight, versatile trainer that's responsive yet training-friendly and fun across efforts, a solid do-it-all shoe for the price. Traction and the H-Plate add some stability to a neutral, narrow platform. But the lateral-heel H-Plate wedge bothers him, and the fit is snug.
Blog · Believe in the Run · 2 days ago
One tester: a lot to love. It doesn't look or feel like a Skechers: a lighter, lower-stack, bouncy daily trainer with enough cushion for easy miles that can pick up the pace. It beat expectations without blowing him away. His favourite Skechers yet and good value at $130, behind the Rebel v5 and Evo SL.
Blog · iRunFar – Craig Randall · 2 days ago
Extremely happy with the fit, comfort and looks: a roomy, cushy forefoot suited his wide, bunion-prone feet and eased his metatarsalgia, and it's a blast at normal paces on smooth trails. But the wavy, sparsely lugged outsole gets clumsy at speed on steep technical terrain. Very pricey.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Taylor Bodin · 2 days ago
No plate, no problem: one of the smoothest shoes he's ever run in, with gobs of soft cushion and a true bounce when pushing. He felt himself gliding over the trail, and his feet felt fantastic after long runs. Priced as a racer, it could equally be a superbly made daily shoe for comfort-first runners.
Blog · Switchback Travel – Maggie Slepian · 2 days ago
The shoe that made running fun this season: the most stable, locked-in feel she's tested, well-spaced lugs that grip on steep terrain, and rebound second to none. The upper, outsole and lugs still look new, unlike shoes she's worn smooth in under 200 miles. Sizing ran nearly a full size off.
Blog · RunToTheFinish – Alyssa Leib · 2 days ago
83%: grip this good, light, bouncy cushioning and a snug, secure fit let a Golden, Colorado trail runner pick up the pace on technical trails. But it's very narrow with no wide option, it only comes in unisex sizing and one bright colourway, and the lacing can't be adjusted, so it's not a go-to for everyone.
Blog · Run Oregon – Matt Rasmussen · 2 days ago
A lightweight, high-performance trail racer that thrives on short, fast, technical efforts: smooth over rolling hills and short, steep climbs, with energy return that stays controlled on descents. All Terrain Contagrip bites well on dry rocky singletrack. Not for muddy slogs or 50-mile days.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Taylor Bodin · 2 days ago
Still an exciting, versatile racer, now centred on technical terrain: extra protective foam and a bit more stability give it reach for efforts up to 4–6 hours, though it's less suited to smooth trails. But a pinch in the throat cost forefoot mobility, and chunks of foam were missing after his first 2-hour run.
Blog · WeeViews – Hollie S · 2 days ago
Proof Salomon can make a legit road racer: responsive, bouncy foam, an efficient plate, a smooth ride, a light, breathable upper, and traction she'd trust in the wet. Minimal wear at 50 miles, and she expects ~200. One of her favourite carbon shoes this year. Not for short intervals.
Blog · Runpanel – Or Dalah · 2 days ago
A rare combination of softness, bounce and stability: soft landings, very high responsiveness, and heel and upper stabilisers that, unlike other soft shoes, didn't irritate his ankle tendons. No visible outsole wear after ~200 km, and Contagrip improves grip on asphalt. The extra ankle support takes getting used to.
Blog · RunMag – David · 2 days ago
9/10. A very pleasant fit that adapts even to wide feet, with slipper-like comfort and lightness. Soft Energy Foam+ and a carbon plate combine for dynamic, efficient fast running, and the grip bites on the forefoot. He wouldn't use it for easy endurance runs. Ideal for prepared racers, 5K to marathon.
Blog · Believe in the Run · 2 days ago
A winner: a true race-day fit and a bouncy-yet-stable Pebax midsole, though a touch firmer than rivals. Salomon has arrived on the marathon scene, with forefoot stability that keeps runners comfortable late on, but he wouldn't spend Alphafly money on a first-generation racer.
Blog · FueledByLOLZ – Hollie · 2 days ago
A long-time fan of the line: Salomon kept the ride that worked and improved the fit, so it feels more secure and easier to trust on long days. Protective without feeling heavy, with good Contagrip traction even on wet light trails; still fine after ~100 miles. An easy-day and long-run workhorse.
Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas · 2 days ago
Lightweight for its max cushioning, with good foam, decent transitions and good versatility. But the midfoot feels undercut with a lateral squeeze, and lateral sole flaring pushes him medially, which limits long-run use and makes it less fun for him. Good value if the geometry and fit work for you.
Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Kristin Lassen · 2 days ago
Comfortable and buoyant: a cushioned, responsive midsole that feels soft at first but firmer when running, a secure midfoot, a protective gusseted tongue and a grippy, durable outsole. A great all-rounder for neutral runners, though something firmer suits fast intervals. Heel support isn't great.
Blog · Doctors of Running · 2 days ago
A light, plush, high-drop max-cushion trainer with surprising responsiveness and little rocker, versatile from easy and long miles to uptempo. It does its job very well. But it's as neutral as it gets, too unstable for another tester beyond shorter runs, and the exposed outsole was wearing and tearing by 30 miles.
Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Brandon Law · 2 days ago
Too much support and guidance for his gait, causing inner-heel discomfort, and the lack of forefoot cushioning hurt his feet on a 40 km long run. The thin tongue causes lace bite and the collar lets in debris. Positives: a wide, planted base, a spacious forefoot and outstanding traction and durability.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein · 2 days ago
His favourite stability shoe recently: a secure fit, comfortable guidance from sidewalls and a dual-density midsole, a good heel transition and a cushioned, bouncy ride for consistent efforts, fine on 14-milers. Excellent durability, with little wear at 75 miles. Mild lace bite, and heavier than v1.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Sam Sheldon · 2 days ago
Overlooked but solid and dependable for tough daily miles: a firm, bouncy, comfortable trainer that looks great and has the best outsole rubber on the market, doing what runners want from most Brooks trainers better. Not as fun as the Evo SL or Vomero, and lacing was tricky for ~50 miles.
Blog · Running Shoes Guru – Olivia Yoder · 2 days ago
A lightweight, well-made, great-looking entry-level road-to-trail shoe for gravel paths, dirt roads and mild trails, with little outsole wear after 50+ miles. It was firm and constrictive, needing many runs to break in, felt too high for her weak ankles on rocks, and the upper held water.
Blog · Doctors of Running · 2 days ago
A solid, lighter rockered trail shoe with good ground feel and some road-to-trail ability, best for moderate miles on mild to moderately technical trails; little outsole wear at 40 miles. A go-to for horse and bluff trails, if a tad flexible up front on climbs. Another tester wants more forefoot room.
Blog · Believe in the Run · 2 days ago
One tester sees it as a sign On is turning a corner: Helion foam and CloudTec pods work surprisingly well from sidewalks to gravel rail-trails. But it's narrow with a shallow toe box that left his big toe aching; size up half. Another tester: light and versatile, but too rigid for 10–15+ miles or technical terrain.
Blog · RunToTheFinish – Constance Mahoney · 2 days ago
A significant update (93%): plenty of stable, slightly springy cushion that kept her legs fresh on long runs, downhill impact absorption so good she forgot her shoes, and chevron lugs that bite better into loose dirt and rock. Good for hot trail runs. The midfoot is snug, and there's no high-energy pop.
Blog · Road Trail Run · 2 days ago
One tester (8.85/10): a comfortable, protective ride with excellent lockdown over varied terrain and a very durable build, though not the lightest; she rolled an ankle in a race, so heel stability needs work. Another tester: not light at 316 g but never sluggish, balanced and controlled, with enough cushion for ultras.
