Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 2

Salomon · Trail · Trail Racing

Overall Score: 81/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 230 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7.1 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Energy Foam+
  • Official Retail MSRP: $180 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Well-controlled weight (230 g) that stays effortless over long miles
  • Energy Foam+ cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Firmer ride across long paved road-to-trail transitions

Expert Review Sources

  • Journal du Trail / Trail Session : 81.5 / 100 — « Pairing Salomon's Energy Foam+ platform with a 7.1 mm drop, the S/Lab Pulsar 2 inspires confidence across technical trails and wet rock thanks to its biting outsole and Energy Foam+ protection (230 g). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »
  • Runnea : 80.5 / 100 — « Pairing Salomon's Energy Foam+ platform with a 7.1 mm drop, the S/Lab Pulsar 2 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its Energy Foam+ midsole. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »
  • Wider Magazine : 77.9 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 7.1 mm drop and weighing 230 g, the Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 2 locks the foot down securely on steep descents while preserving muscular energy over long hours (a 7.1 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »

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