Salomon - Sense Ride 5 Series

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.

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).

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.

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).

And Sense Ride, while we're on Salomon.

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.

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.

I always liked the Salomon Sense Ride. Very durable. Not a large lugged shoe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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