This technology does not increase the weight but makes them lighter and flexible. The Invisible Goretex membrane comes welded to the shoe to guarantee extreme waterproof protection, while it favors the moisture escape. The Optivibe midsole reduces vibration on every step so you can feel greater cushioning and return of energy. This trail running shoe has the Contagrip MA outsole which has a deep and aggressive stud pattern such as the previous versions, that can resist any type of surface with firmness and durability whether wet, dry, muddy, or rugged. Maybe I’m the only runner that loves the lace garage on top? Either way, once the laces are tightened and tucked you can forget about them.The Salomon Sense Ride 4 Invisible Goretex shoes have been designed with important innovations about the upper because it includes an anti-dirt mesh to avoid that elements of the terrain from entering inside generating discomfort in every step. Salomon employs their ever-reliable Quicklace system which uses Kevlar laces with an under-the-tongue lace garage that feels a bit awkward. Previous versions of the shoe had me tapping out at 10 to 15 miles due to my cumulative foot trauma of arthritis and bunions, but the Sense Ride 4 is an all-day shoe for me. Another much-appreciated evolution of the Sense Ride 4 is a wider toebox. This technology prevents blisters and abrasions, and helps keep running socks in place after water crossings or while side-hilling on cambered terrain. While S-Lab models are more racing-oriented and may have a narrower and more European last, the Sense Ride 4 locked down my average-volume feet and never felt restricted even when my feet swelled.

The upper moves better with the foot, breathes better in hot weather, and drains more efficiently when wet.Īs one can expect from Salomon, the Sense Ride 4 features their very secure Sensifit. Without sacrificing durability, Salomon moved to single-layer mesh in the Sense Ride 4 and the difference in flexibility and overall comfort is immediately noticeable. Shop the Men's Salomon Sense Ride 4 Shop the Women's Salomon Sense Ride 4 We’ve named the Salomon Sense Ride 4 one of the best trail running shoes! The men’s advertised shoe weight is 10.2 ounces, while the women’s is 8.3 ounces. In creating the Salomon Sense Ride 4, the company made a number of almost imperceptible tweaks to make this latest version much more versatile and closer to an all-around shoe, but still happiest in the mountains. Combined with an ever-increasing bulkiness in the heel, the first few versions left me liking the Sense Ride for certain terrain, but never entire runs. They always felt more like a hiking shoe than anything else, and on less than technical terrain, they felt slow. Versions one through three felt great on mountainous terrain, but quickly felt awkward on smooth trails and dirt roads. So why didn’t this moderately weighted, 8-millimeter drop trail shoe with great durability dominate the market? As someone who has run in every iteration of this shoe, I have my druthers, and the bottom line as to why previous iterations of the Sense Ride didn’t receive more acclaim is frankly the ride of the shoe itself. These featured internal and external Sensifit, which provided the secure, locked-in feel non-existent in other brands. Previously, only the light- and flat-footed could comfortably wear the S-Lab line of Salomon’s trail racing shoes.

The Sense Ride line debuted in 2017 as Salomon’s first trail running shoe that featured Sensifit technology with the do-everything Contagrip outsole, bringing a more accommodating fit and price point to midpack runners.

Most trail shoe companies want to make a great all-arounder, the shoe that appeals to the masses and has mass appeal to a variety of terrain and foot types, and Salomon hits that mark with the latest version of this shoe. The Salomon Sense Ride 4 ($120) is an excellent multi-purpose shoe.

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