Salomon Aero Glide 3 Gravel

Salomon · Trail · Trail Racing

Overall Score: 84/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 275 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8.4 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: Energy Foam
  • Official Retail MSRP: $290 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Energy Foam cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails
  • Energy Foam midsole delivering responsive energy return

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • RunRepeat : 85.6 / 100 — « Salomon's bet in the gravel segment has resulted in the Aero Glide 3 GRVL. We appreciated how this versatile shoe uses its durable outsole to perform seamlessly across tarmac and gravel surfaces. The new EnergyFOAM EVO midsole offers an energetic experience that remains comfortable even in cold winter conditions. While the snug fit may not suit everyone, we found the overall ride to be highly enjoyable, making it difficult not to like this shoe. »
  • RunMag : 83.3 / 100 — « Built by Salomon around the Energy Foam midsole, the Aero Glide 3 Gravel impresses in real-world trail testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $290. »
  • RoadTrailRun : 83.0 / 100 — « Across our trail racing testing on trail, the Salomon Aero Glide 3 Gravel pairs a fluid forefoot roll with leg-saving Energy Foam cushioning (275 g). A smart choice for runners looking for a 8.4 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »

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