One thing I noticed, the outsole is also firmer than average shoes at 81.5HC durometer compared to 75.1HC. I’d love to see the next version a touch lighter though. It’s also lost about 20g from the previous model so Salomon is going in the right direction. The shoe feels nimble under foot thanks to its narrower platform, so the weight is not noticed. Sense Ride 4 doesn’t weigh you downĪt 10.5 (297g) ounces the Sense Ride 4 is not really a lightweight shoe, but it’s not overly heavy either. I found myself just loosening these after a run and lounging in them a bit rather than feeling the need to immediately take them off post-effort. This is a small thing, but I also like that in the fully loosened position, the shoe still fits well enough to wear around, and there’s no lace ends dragging on the ground. It's also low to the ground which I love, with just 19mm of the stack under the forefoot, I feel in touch with the terrain compared to most shoes with towering stacks in the high 20s-low 30s. It’s stiff, I’ve mentioned this, but this doesn’t mean it’s bad. Lastly, Salomon outfits the Sense Ride 4 with an Ortholite insole for a bit of added comfort, but it’s thin, at 2.8mm it’s nearly half the thickness of average insoles (4.5mm), again giving it minimal padding and catering to runners who desire a stiffer platform. It’s not bouncy and it doesn't absorb a ton of impact, but it doesn’t hinder the shoe from flexing with your foot, and it leads to a consistent ride and an efficient transfer of energy through every step. With both foams being stiffer than average, the shoe feels tempered underfoot. ![]() ![]() Normally I’d want softer foam under the heel to help absorb more impact when landing, so it’s interesting Salomon adds firmer foam back here. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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