With the thickness and durability of the mesh also comes the feeling of locked in heat and moisture. The heel collar is soft and well padded, and in conjunction with the gusseted tongue and lacing system, there is very little debris that gets into this shoe. This built-up feeling in the heel is primarily due to the midsole, and more on that to come in the midsole portion of this review. While semi-flexible, the heel cup of the Sense Ride 3 does feel very built up, especially when first trying on the shoe. I could tighten the Sense Ride 3 for a greater locked-down feel on technical downhills or keep the shoe relatively loose if I was running roads. I especially appreciated the tongue on the Ride 3 as it never wrinkled or buckled or really required any re-adjusting while out on the trail. Per usual, Salomon’s Quicklace technology is very easy to use and seems to last through a lot of abuse thanks to Kevlar laces. Welded-on overlays reinforce the toecap and rand of the shoe, but are otherwise fairly minimal despite this shoe’s durability. There is a great feeling of lockdown with the Ride 3 and I never had any issues with my foot sliding around or friction blisters. Salomon’s Endofit/Sensifit technologies are very evident in this shoe particularly, and the initial feel of sliding these shoes on reminds me of the S-Lab Ultra which costs $60 more. This upper has a softer and more malleable feel than its predecessors and is primarily made of tough, anti-debris mesh. All photos: iRunFar Salomon Sense Ride 3 Upper In the Salomon Sense Ride 3 ($120), the brand employs its new Optivibe midsole foam which really improves the fit and transition of this shoe, making it one of my favorite shoes of 2020. The second version improved the fit, but the Vibe cushioning seemed to go flat after about 100 miles in the shoe. The first version of the Sense Ride featured a narrow-forefoot fit that quickly ruled it out as an option for anyone with a wider forefoot. The Salomon Sense Ride debuted in 2017 and looked to be the sweet spot for runners who couldn’t quite handle the narrow fit and firm/minimal cushioning of an S-Lab shoe, but wanted the same sort of nimble feel on technical trails. This has always made shoe selection for racing quite confusing as well, and as someone who really doesn’t like changing shoes during an ultramarathon, I find that having a competent all-arounder is one of the only things that I’m in control of come race day. Typically, my favorite shoes for smooth trails suffer in steep or loose terrain and vice versa. When looking for an all-around trail running shoe that can handle smooth surfaces such as sections of pavement and buffed-out trail as well as technical mountain terrain, there are few options on the market. Our Favorite Trail Running ShoesĬheck out our Best Trail Running Shoes article to learn about our current favorite trail running shoes! Salomon Sense Ride 3 Review For the latest on the Salomon Sense Ride, check out our Salomon Sense Ride 4 review.
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