Salomon Sense Ride 5

Salomon · Trail · Trail & Montagne

Overall Score: 87/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 291 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8.7 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: Energy Foam
  • Official Retail MSRP: $180 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Energy Foam cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
  • Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails
  • Energy Foam midsole delivering responsive energy return
  • Outstanding performance-to-price ratio ($130)

Cons & Trade-offs

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

Expert Review Sources

  • Solereview : 88.4 / 100 — « Across our trail & montagne testing on trail, the Salomon Sense Ride 5 delivers progressive forefoot flex and evenly distributed Energy Foam compression on the mechanical test bench. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for trail & montagne training. »
  • RunRepeat : 88.6 / 100 — « All beefed-up—that’s perhaps the simplest way to describe the 5th edition of the Sense Ride after our analysis. With its soft cushioning, protective ride, secure lockdown, and improved traction, we found this Salomon favorite became an even better all-around, all-terrain trainer that especially excels on moderate trails. »
  • Running Shoes Guru : 86.5 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 8.7 mm drop and weighing 291 g, the Salomon Sense Ride 5 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (291 g, a 8.7 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »

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