Salomon - PULSAR TRAIL
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"You really appreciate the lightness of them."
"Weight savings is alone is worth. ... I started backpacking in my my Merrell Trail Gloves and probably wont go back. ... for trails I really like the light weight footwear more than boots."
"I got an Air65 and that thing is great"
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"non-waterproof because my feet overheat easily in the summer."
"they’re the most airy shoes I own. ... They’re very breathable on top imo"
"for hot days, love em mostly"
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"the tread pattern is so good for grip."
"I’ve used it for big hikes in Hawaii, both volcanic, rocky and muddy. ... Phenomenal shoes"
"Contragrip wet traction was the best - it was on the XA Alpine and XA Elevate and the Sense Ultra, Sense 6."
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"I walked the Portuguese trail from Lisbon in Salomon GTX shoes and didn't get any blisters."
"This was the third Camino in those shoes and socks and will use them again when I do the Norte next year."
"I’ve used it for big hikes in Hawaii, both volcanic, rocky and muddy. ... Phenomenal shoes"
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"It is especially incredible for downhill running, better than any other shoe I've ever ran with."
"I am on the heavier side and tend to run on steep terrain, which makes me retire most shoes before they reach 300 miles. ... I have a pair of Kjerag that is almost 400 miles, and I continue using it for shorter runs."
"I have been absolutely loving my Nnormal Kjerag, including long days on rugged mountain terrain. ... They’re amazing."
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"except on sandy ground and worst of all on wet rocks and moss ... seriously my confidence level drops to 0 every time i encounter wet rocks wearing any Saucony models"
"2 pairs of the Superior 5, terrible traction when wet on limestone."
"outsole-sponsored athletes and professional reviewers claim the lug pattern and compound are great for dry stuff but not intended for wet or sloppy conditions. ... why use a more expensive compound with LESS durability if there is no meaningful gain in traction/grip on all conditions? ... so...$325 for a trail supershoe that only performs on bone dry conditions?"
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"There was a lot of rain on Day 1, and my shoes were so wet that I they were still damp when I started on Day 2."
"There was a lot of rain on Day 1, and my shoes were so wet that I they were still damp when I started on Day 2."
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"It was a total disaster. ... By mile 13, the soles of my feet were two giant blister cushions. ... I hobbled out the next day nearly crying from pain and hitched home, utterly defeated. ... Turns out padding and isolation from scorching hot jagged/sloped black basalt surfaces is important."
"hate the lack of energy return. ... Feel like I've got bricks on my feet after 50 miles!"
"I used to wear Vivos on the trail. I do think I’m able to go farther and without sore feet with some cushion."
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"Their sole is a little bit ticker as well ... Oh that’s a bummer but good to know! I have an old pair that are basically like being barefoot but with tread instead of skin."
"Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them ... maybe the ones I have just dont work well for this specific use case."
"I have noticed they fall short when it comes to any mid or slightly more than mid class scrambling. ... Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them"
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"The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. ... My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's."
"Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them ... maybe the ones I have just dont work well for this specific use case."
"I have noticed they fall short when it comes to any mid or slightly more than mid class scrambling. ... Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them"
I’m taking these on a trip to Europe this month. They work well for me
r/onebag • Help!! What shoes do I bring ->The best ones are the ones that fit!! I have wide toes and wore Solomon trail runners for a long time. I switched to Merrell Moab hikers a couple of years ago. Both are 13 Wide (EEE).
r/backpacking • What is the best trail runners for backpacking? ->The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. I switched to hiking shoes (Merrell's) and I feel it's a better compromise between trail runners and boots. Pretty light and more comfortable.
r/backpacking • Trail runners for backpacking ->My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's. To each there own, I know trail runners are the favorite, the Moab works better for me (I have dainty feet, I guess).
r/backpacking • Trail runners for backpacking ->I use Solomon trail runners, non-waterproof because my feet overheat easily in the summer. They've seen the presis in the summer without issues, and have decent grip.
r/wmnf • Boots for the Whites in Summer? ->rocking norda 001’s still, 700 miles in. almost bald lugs and lookin preddy bad but feel great somehow norda 002 for sub 30k races, so fast and so sexi salmon pulsar trail pro for hot days, love em mostly merrell agility peak - put a few miles in these, they feel great if a tad tall
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->What do you want to do? I love my Solomon trail runners but if I'm sliding down shale I'll take the Keens all day long. Both are good brands in my experience.
r/HikingAlberta • Which one should i get? im both comfy with both its just im asking for the durability of the brands, any reviews is a great help. ->The Salomon has the Contagrip All Terrain. This Contagrip seems that is really really bad. I have the Salomon Quest Elements with Contagrip Mud and is amazing how good the grip is on wet rocks of the rivers. The problem with Salomon is that they only say "Contagrip" and not the kind of Contagrip... And reviewers only say Contagrip. To check the model of Contagrip you have to go to their website and search the shoe and see the details of it.
r/trailrunning • The best wet rock grip, Arcteryx, Adidas, Salomon, Altra, LaSportiva, Icebug, VJ ->Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.
r/hiking • what summer hiking shoes do you wear? ->I like Oboz boots. I also like my Solomon trail runners. I've done massive days in both, totally depends what you are more comfortable in. I do personally find benefit in some ankle protection and waterproofness. Some folks poopoo that... but I bet they have wet feet.
r/vermont • Hiking Boots ->Yes! this is a great point. I always hate wearing my Salomon trail runners in the city on sidewalks… I do it because I absolutely need trailer runners and my other pair of shoes is usually something more dressy.
r/HerOneBag • The age-old question…shoes? ->I really like the outsoles on most of the trail shoes in the Topo line up. It’s vibram mega grip and a nice tread pattern. The mtn racer 3, traverse or Terraventure all have it. I also recently got a pair Salomon pulsar trails and I have been really impressed with them
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