Salomon - Aero Glide 3 GRVL
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"very well cushioned without being too soft"
"The AG3 has such a nicely balanced feel and ride with just the right amount of bounce and fun factor along with the responsiveness and good stability. ... It's not squishy at all but still has a nice bounce."
"the fit on the GRVL is snugger (more padding in the heel and perhaps the different tongue design, not sure but it does allow 1/2 size up compared to the road version). ... the fit in the GRVL is better, it feels more comfortable"
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"are very stable"
"Again, very balanced - not too squishy soft and not firm with good bounce and a solid and stable feel on the landings."
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"You really appreciate the lightness of them."
"although they are very light for such a big midsole on a "trail" runner."
"Light too"
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"man are they money on relatively flat gravel trails."
"I’ve got 30 miles on the GRVL edition of the Aero Glide 3, they are living up to the hype thus far and I bought them for this exact same surface OP. ... these are purpose built for that hard packed gravel."
"It’s perfect for gravel/sandy terrain, and is amazing on the road. ... I use mine as primarily a road trainer, and for a groomed trail near my house as well as the beach about an hour away. ... that’s what makes it a brilliant road to trail shoe imo."
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"I bought these Salomon GRVL for the same purpose as you and I couldn’t be happier. Been travelling for 2 months around SEA and I’ve used them for exploring but also for 3 runs per week plus the occasional gym drop in. ... I love them!"
"I love my Salomon Aero Glide 3 Gravel shoes for that exact purpose."
"It’s perfect for gravel/sandy terrain, and is amazing on the road. ... I use mine as primarily a road trainer, and for a groomed trail near my house as well as the beach about an hour away. ... that’s what makes it a brilliant road to trail shoe imo."
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"the only thing they don’t get a grip on is wet wood."
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"The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. ... My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's."
"The stack was massive. ... can’t imagine it working for me. ... Even the two-track I regularly run is steeper and rockier than they feel stable on."
"Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them ... maybe the ones I have just dont work well for this specific use case."
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"The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. ... My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's."
"Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them ... maybe the ones I have just dont work well for this specific use case."
"I have noticed they fall short when it comes to any mid or slightly more than mid class scrambling. ... Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them"
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"The only drawback is that the sole is massive, although again, not unstable, but when packing them they will take up some extra space compared to a normal shoe, although they are very light for such a big midsole on a "trail" runner."
"The only drawback is that the sole is massive, although again, not unstable, but when packing them they will take up some extra space compared to a normal shoe, although they are very light for such a big midsole on a "trail" runner."
"The stack was massive. ... can’t imagine it working for me. ... Even the two-track I regularly run is steeper and rockier than they feel stable on."
Axxis09 1.0Get the salomon aero glide 3 GRVL. A much better, more responsive midsole with a better outsole and lower weight. Just a great shoe. Also pretty cheap on sale because it's the last generation model now (the v4 is VERY similar)
bradymsu616 1.0For non-technical trails, you'd want to look at something like the Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL as a trail equivilant to the Superblast 2. The demands of technical trails preclude a shoe design like the Superblast.
Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL is the perfect shoe in this scenario. That's not just for Salomon shoes, but in general.
catshit69 1.0Aeroglides might be a little soft for trail, I would go with the gravel version
colb24 1.0Aero Glide 3 Grvl might be worth a look. Currently on sale in a lot of places as version 4 has just been released. The grip is phenomenal.
daweijs 1.0my one shoe is the salomon AERO GLIDE 3 GRVL in white classy in white. run ok. hike ok. walk ok. breathable ok. light ok. just perfection.
DefProb 1.0I asked a similar question recently and picked up a pair of Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL. Was a little skeptical because it’s a higher stack than I like, but man are they money on relatively flat gravel trails.
dirtrunn 1.0The Salomon Aero Glide Gravel 3 is so nice. Think would be perfect for Javalina.
Just my daily trainer for non technical trail. My favorite foam of any shoe in my quiver at the moment. Almost a road shoe but still has some mild off piste chops.
THIS^ I freaking love the Aeroglide gavels they are some of my favorite shoes. IF I get into WS they will be contenders to switch into after the high country.
ForwardAd5837 1.0Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVLs. Road to trail shoe. Not water proof but pair them with some sealskin socks. Superb grip.
hogumfung 1.0Salomon aero glide 3 GRVL I use these myself for a very similar purpose. Love them so far.
husky_al 1.0I use the Salomon AG3 GRVL as a daily, rain or shine, and my path (tarmac) alongside a river is often covered in wet leaves and standing water. I rate them. I have never slipped in them (and make u-turns at each end of the path). I come home with mostly dry feet, the toe bumper seems to stop water ingress, and also helps with keeping the toe box clean.