Salomon

Sense Ride 3 Trail Running Shoe - Men's

My go-to shoes

Have run 2k miles, a hilly 100 miler, and hiked 1200 miles of the PCT in these shoes. They fit my feet great and are my go-to shoes for trail adventures. If they fit your feet, I can't recommend them enough.

Best shoe ever

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

US11

Height:

5' 10"

Weight:

180

Hands down the best shoe I have ever purchased. Light yet very stable and supportive. Very comfortable. I'm usually a US10.5 and sometimes order a wide if available,, but US11 for these shoes fit perfectly. I don't run anymore due to climbing & skiing injuries, but I do everything else in these shoes.

Sense-ible runners

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

11

Weight:

170

Ran in the original Sense Rides and loved them...but love these more. The Sense Ride 3s feel more solid and stable -- as another review said, a little beefier, without sacrificing feel. I've used them on a mix of single track, fire roads and paved trails and they work well on all of them: stable, grip well, enough cushion (bit not too much), etc. For me, the lacing system works better than any traditional laces which never seem to tighten as evenly as the Salomon system. These shoes rock.

Better With Age

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

10.5

Height:

5' 6"

Weight:

150

Salomon overall does well, but sometimes their models bounce quality. What I mean by that is one year their shoes work for me, the next they don't. With this year though, the Sense Ride 3 were great and they currently my true workhorse shoes, taking on hundreds of trail miles of all different kinds. The top mesh is breathable, and quick with moisture wicking. The sole is comfortable, and what makes me happiest about this shoe is that it has got more grip and better foot feel with use and that is something that definitely keeps me running in them. I will make sure I get a few more of these and thoroughly enjoy the miles on them.

Keeps Getting Better

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

13

Height:

6' 2"

Weight:

215

I'm new to the Salomon sense ride after running on Montrail's for the past 8 years. At first, I found the feel of the sense ride 3, which I would describe as a minimalist sneaker on a fairly beefy trail running sole, to be a little awkward for me. Having had them now for a month, each time I go out I enjoy them more and more to the point where I'm now pretty convinced I prefer them to a bulkier trail running show. I do think you sacrifice a little bit of ankle support so that's something to keep in mind if you need/like a lot. I think it's plenty sturdy for me. Also, I'm a big fan quicklace adjustment system. Again, took a little getting used to, but now that I have, so happy I don't have to tie and untie my shoes anymore. All in all, after about a month & +/- 10 times out, I definitely recommend the Salomon sense ride 3.

Comfortable Ride for a Sensitive Boy

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

10

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

175

If you've run in the Ol' Reliable Sense Ride 2 in the past, this shoe should please you. The Sense Ride 3 takes the basics of its predecessor and improves upon many of them, providing a comfortable ride, responsive feedback, and a solid upper while managing to not feel like a pair of moon boots. I've used these shoes 8-10 times on varying types of terrain (gravel rail trail, smooth single-track, techy hills) in southern NH and they've proven to be a versatile beast of a shoe. While not my typical type of shoe in that they have a taller stack, larger drop, a bit beefier than I usually run (see: Sense 4 Pro), I have no complaints about these shoes. They've given me a level of smooth that' I haven't experienced in a running shoe before while still allowing me to feel the ground underneath me. Bravo to Salomon for threading the needle on this one! If you're looking for a shoe that will be smooth and cushy for the long haul, you can stop here. This will do you will on a quick 5-miler on smooth local trails to a 50k in the mountains and everything in between.

Makes Sense

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

10.5

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

170

Fits flawless. Secure and comfortable fit but not constricting. Had the original Sense Ride which I liked. Currently have Sense Pro 3 which is too constricting and narrow. Also currently have Arc'teryx Novan LD which is decent but a little sloppy.