The Sense Ride 3 also has a “Profeel Film” rock protection layer located in the forefoot. Salomon’s Optivibe midsole compound is a combination of different-density foams, with the goal of both absorbing impacts without reducing energy return. Salomon says that the Sense Ride 3 draws inspiration from their road running shoes, with added cushion and their dual-compound “Optivibe” foam to provide a comfortable ride. Due to the Sense Ride 3’s fairly secure fit, it was less problematic when the laces loosened than in some higher-volume Salomon shoes like the Ultra /Pro. This is never a huge issue, since I can just stop and tighten them, but it is still worth noting.
All the models of the Sense Ride have felt pretty average to me in terms of drainage / dry time they are not the slowest drying shoes I have run in, but not the quickest, either.Īs I have found with most quick lace systems, the laces seem to loosen up a bit over the course of a long day on the trail. When I got my feet wet during river crossings, it did take the shoes a bit to dry, but it still wasn’t noticeably longer than the Sense Ride 2. Even so, I still found the Sense Ride 3 to be plenty breathable on hot days.
#SENSE RIDE 3 FREE#
During long runs like the Pawnee-Buchanan Loop near Nederland, Colorado, the Sense Ride 3 kept my feet free of dust and dirt, something that often occurs during long days on the trail. The mesh is finer than previous versions, and it has an almost glossy-looking finish. The new upper is primarily designed to do a better job of keeping debris out of the shoe, without seriously compromising breathability - and I think they pretty much accomplished that. For reference, here’s how the stated weights of a few shoes in roughly the same category compare to our measured weight of the Sense Ride 3 (all weights are based on a US Women’s size 8):Ģ81 g / 9.9 oz - Salomon Sense Ride 3 (measured weight) If low weight is a priority, you’ve definitely got better options, but I personally never felt like its weight was a limiting factor or otherwise really noticeable, whether on smooth or very technical trails. That said, I was pretty surprised when I saw the measured weight since the shoe never felt particularly heavy or cumbersome to me, potentially due to its pretty secure fit and efficient cushioning. Our pair of the US Women’s size 8 Sense Ride 3 came in at 281 g per shoe, which is significantly heavier than Salomon’s stated weight of 235 g. Reviewer ( Runner Profile): 5’10”, 115 lbs Stated Weight (US Women’s Size 8): 235 g / 8.3 ozīlister’s Measured Weight (US Women’s size 8): 281 g / 9.9 oz MSRP: $120 (on sale for $72-$90 as of publishing)