Salomon - Sense Ride 5
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"I didn’t slip once. The new soles on these shoes had an awesome grip on the mountain. I felt very secure."
"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable. I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed... the shoes handled it wonderfully."
"Got me through a week with everything Utah can throw at you - snow, mud, dirt, gravel, sand, slickrock, slot-canyon scooting, and the occasional stream crossing - and I never felt unsure of my footing."
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"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
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"They have a normal heel and midfoot, but the forefoot is very roomy. ... My feet haven't felt so good in years."
"I just finished a 52k ultra on the weekend. Not a single blister, not a single black toenail, no foot pain. My quads are a whole different story lol. But the shoes looked after me very well."
"Too much arch/heel pain. The Sense Rides work as well as the Adidas Mundial Team Turfs I played in for years but with a bit more cushion."
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"Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet."
"enough of a running shoe i have done ultras in them"
"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
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"Maybe cause it weighs 7g? lol"
"they’re extremely light and nimble - a great speed/race shoe!"
"Are the best Door-to-Trail shoe out there. Somehow light and snappy enough for road while being rugged enough for trail terrain."
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"they shit clumpy things with even shittier grip on muddy terrain"
"If it's snow/slush/excessive mud, I'll move up to Salomon 4D GTX boots and usually gaiters."
"I wouldn't recommend either the Sense Rides or the UGs for very muddy conditions."
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"Took them to Chamonix last year and they felt horrible - too much ground feel."
"I cannot claim it was the shoes, but I had severe knee pain after a few hour run in them, as well as aggravated peroneals. I had to take few days off and was able to sustain similar training load soon after, while wearing different shoes."
"had some real, uhm, "challenges" with my knee (very swollen) after my last 100 ... feel like I might need a bit more "cushion" for a 100 ... I've had horrible knee swelling after a 100 in Challengers and obviously that could be from a lot of different things BUT I wondered if a bit more cushion might help mitigate the issue."
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"I hate how narrow the toe box is. ... It’s causing issues. ... I simply can’t run in them any longer. ... That is not the case, at least for my foot. ... I can’t imagine how narrow earlier versions were!"
"I stopped getting Salomon because they’re never wide enough"
"if anyone has any hint of a normal to wide foot, they just don't work for them."
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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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"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"
Whilst I haven't tried waterproof shoes myself I do have a pair of non-waterproof Salomon Sense Ride 5 and even when I've got them soaked - fully submerged - the fact they've taken on water hasn't really been an issue. I guess it just drains back out again. Even a waterpoof shoe won't prevent water getting in around your ankle, and then I can't help but wonder what happens to that water then - how does it get out? I think they'd be better suited for general walking rather than running and splashing around in streams. In August I expect you wouldn't have much to deal with water/weather wise so I'd just go for a pair of normal trail. Enjoy the Peak District - it's an amazing place to run and explore.
r/parkrun • All-around waterproof trail running shoe? ->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 ->And Sense Ride, while we're on Salomon.
r/trailrunning • Best road and trail running shoe ->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? ->Hi, I'm maybe a bit too early but interested how do they wear on road, asphalt. I need something for mixed surface, not racing but running with rucksack, weekends overnight without planning route, so sometimes can be 10 miles on road. I'm doing overall high mileage (however mostly on roads) so needs some cushioning. Only need 1 pair of some universal trail shoes, can't take extra pair when I'm going overseas for a week or 2. Last year I finished my Salomon sense ride 5 (650 miles). They were fine, but insoles moving forward.
r/trailrunning • The news Salomon Ultra Glide 3 !am I late ? I was aware and I have tried the Salomon SLAB Ultra Glide, but it's the first time I'm seeing the 3s 😳 ->I always liked the Salomon Sense Ride. Very durable. Not a large lugged shoe.
r/trailrunning • Road to trail shoe recommendations. ->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. ->Really depends on what kinds of trails you'll be running, and what kind of milage. I have and like the AP 5 a lot, but use it mostly for muddier and/or steeper terrain on longer runs. It has aggressive lugs, that you don't need for smoother, flater single track. They'll of course work for that, but won't be as fun. Same with the Speedgoat (which I also own) but they're a little more stable, while not a agile. If you're coming from the road and some fast running, something like the Salomon Genesis might work better. Or even the Sense Ride, if you'll be doing mostly shorter runs. The Sense Ride is what I use for "speed" work on the trails, and it's a fun shoe. But it doesn't have deep lugs or a lot of cushioning/stack height, so I don't use it for longer runs.
r/trailrunning • AGILITY PEAK 5 ->Trail version of the brand you already like. But if that doesn't work, Salomons are usually a good bet if they fit. Ultra Glide, Sense Ride, or Genesis are all sort of all-rounders that for me feel close to road shoes.
r/trailrunning • Road Runner Interested in Trailrunning - Shoe Advice Needed ->I haven't tried any of those, but did try an earlier Peregrine (10 maybe), and didn't like it. Too "dead" and heavy for my liking. But the newer versions are better from what I've read. It could be worth a try, given how popular they are. I do have all three of the Salomons I mentioned, but also have and like the Merrell Long Sky 2 and their Agility Peak, which I'm wearing more these days because they have a wider toe box.
r/trailrunning • Road Runner Interested in Trailrunning - Shoe Advice Needed ->I can only tell you what I would choose among all the shoes I have. Since it's so flat and fast, I'd start with my Salomon Sense Rides. But I don't think those have enough cushioning for 50K (at least, I've never taken them that far), so I'd have my Salomon Ultra Glides ready to go when/if needed. I like other brands, too, but none of the ones I have would be best for a course like that.
r/trailrunning • What type of shoes should I buy for this type of course? ->I used the Salmon Sense, maybe ride it was? Anyway I’ve used it for big hikes in Hawaii, both volcanic, rocky and muddy. Phenomenal shoes
r/trailrunning • What trail shoes are good for walking? ->Hello :) J'ai 3 paires : Hoka Speed Goat , Hoka Mafate et Salomon Sens Ride 5. Niveau souplesse et confort : les Hoka !
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