![]() The shoe tips the scales at nearly an ounce and a half heavier than Salomon specs on its site (for a men’s size 9 and women’s size 7), and the energy return falls into our lowest ranking category. The forefoot is firm, the heel is even firmer, the midsole is decidedly stiff. Strictly speaking from our RW Lab measurements, the Sense Ride could deter some runners. In other words, this is a shoe that tells a much different story on the run than mechanical tests for cushioning and flexibility alone might suggest. After her long runs on the Appalachian trail, one tester deemed the Sense Ride 3 “comfortable for a 50K race at least-if not longer.”Ī shoe is so much more than the sum of its lab data, and the Sense Ride 3 is a prime example. Despite the fact that the deep diamond-shaped lugs are prone to loading wet mud, the aggressive outsole held strong on slippery leaves and still felt responsive on steep climbs. Not surprisingly, our testers’ favorite feature on the Sense Ride was its traction. ![]() ![]() Plus, you’ll also find a rap sheet of trail-specific features that steal from shoes way above its price range-we’re talking a protective rock plate, storable quick-pull lacing, and an internal fit sleeve that wraps the foot atop an OrthoLite footbed. The combination keeps the shoe accessible for long distances on the trail and shorter stretches on the pavement, while the moderate heel-toe offset still feels familiar to runners who haven’t approached zero-drop territory. That’s due to its new road shoe-inspired cushioning system, which pairs a propulsive midsole foam with a second shock-absorbing layer. Still firm underfoot, this version will feel slightly softer than the Sense Ride 2. Why? It works extremely well for both novice trail runners as well as those who know their way around an ultra mountain marathon. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to playĪfter only three iterations of the shoe, Salomon’s Sense Ride has acquired something of a cult-like following.
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