Salomon Sense Ride 5

It is clear that Salomon is in full conversion, after 2022 marked by the departure of some of its main pillars, the French company wants to claim its place at the top of the trail running market. And there is no better way to do so than by presenting some of its new models, such as the long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling trail shoe, the Salomon Sense Ride 5

A trail running shoe that comes to offer Salomon's most loyal runners a model with the same essence but with new features that make it much more all-terrain. A model that, emulating its predecessors,  with maximum reliability and comfort, adding extra comfort and cushioning for more durability.

Main features of the Salomon Sense Ride 5

Salomon trail running shoes are characterized by being a safe bet in the mountains. Therefore, these Sense Ride 5 do not come with a total reconversion, but appear with certain evolutions that we are sure will make them a model with the most versability within the French brand.

This is a shoe that comes with a substantial change in the midsole , going from the Optivibe technology of the Salomon Sense Ride 4 to the Energy Foam system, with greater cushioning and softness , but without losing reactivity. A foam that offers the perfect balance between cushioning and response. Something that will allow us to use them for long distances without losing comfort in the tread.

With a similar aesthetic but with a renewed look, these Salomon Sense Ride 5 will have an All Terrain Contagrip outsole with 3.5mm lugs but with a pattern and/or geometry that will provide greater contact surface with the ground and improved grip on all types of terrain.

Ideal runner for the Salomon Sense Ride 5

As far as runner profile is concerned, we can assure that this fifth edition, like each of the Sense Ride line of Salomon , stands out as a perfect model for runners over 75 kilos looking for comfort in the tread without neglecting stability. All this thanks to a combination of features that make it unique, efficient and highly responsive .

For its part, we are talking about a model of maximum versatility , capable of offering a good response both on compact terrain and on greasier surfaces, without neglecting the grip and stability on technical terrain. A trail running shoe for easy paces that will maintain the level of comfort and aggressiveness in equal parts at all times.

Salomon Sense Ride 5 Technical Specifications

The Salomon Sense Ride 5 is a trail running shoe for training and competition that comes with similar characteristics to its predecessors. However, some of the most important technical details and changes are found in the midsole. With a drop of 8 millimeters and weighing less than 300 grams, only 286 grams , its midsole is transformed from Optivibe technology to Energy Foam . A very effective and efficient cushioning system.

Likewise, we are talking about a trail running model for men and women with medium-high profiles, 29.6 mm in the heel and 21.3 mm in the toe. These shoes will also feature Salomon's Quicklace system , with its particular lace guard, and good external protections, as well as internal padding in the ankle area. In short, a remodeling of the most expected to keep alive the essence of one of the "bestseller" of Salomon .