Salomon Men's Calzado Bajo Predict Soc Running Shoes

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That said, many of the shoes feature a general “all-terrain” design, which works well across all kinds of surfaces. How We Evaluated the Best Salomon Running Shoes Jeff is the token slow runner of the RTR lineup, and as such his viewpoints on shoe and gear can differ from those who routinely finish marathons in three hours or less. Jeff runs 30 miles per week on roads and trails around Denver, CO (and sometimes on the treadmill when the weather gets too much for a Phoenix native). Jeff only got into running in his 30s, as a result his career PR's are 4:07 for the marathon and 5K at 23:39 . Jeff has finished several ultra marathons, from 50K up to 50 miles, and is still debating if he wants to go down that road again. If you don't know Salomon road running, they are designed by Simon Bartold. He is highly respected in the shoe and physiotherapy industry and puts out a lot of great information and articles on footwear. The brand's anatomic decoupling midsole and outsole comes as the design hallmark of the road shoe, allowing the shoe to move with the joints of the foot, instead of working against them, Hildebrand says.

A custom stretch knit and soft heel padding cradle your foot as you run. Independent platforms on the outsole activate to stabilize your stride just when you need it, while Energy Cell+ cushioning adds that extra bounce. At last a functional knit upper with well secured mid and rear of foot and adequately secured toe box Sam The foam is extremely comfortable, especially in the heel. Meaning, especially on the downhill, the impact is greatly reduced. Sportsshoes athlete Jenny Nesbitt has also been putting the Salomon Predict 2 Road shoes to the test. Here’s what she has to say;Jeff: The updated midsole was the element I was mostly excited for, and found it a little disappointing. Infiniride is a nitrogen-infused TPU midsole that is literally hollowed out in areas to encourage flexibility as you run. The knit upper..It is well held overall especially at the mid foot and rear with an excellent but not overdone “cage like” design. The front of the shoe could use a bit more structure for my tastes as the toe bumper is essentially a somewhat denser, less stretchy knit than the rest of the toe box knit. Things got a bit shakier in hold and feel up front at faster paces. I would also like to see slightly firmer rubber for more pop, again at faster paces. The Predict Soc 2 loses about 0.6 oz compared to the Predict 1(same compression molded midsole foam as Soc) and close to 1 oz compared to Predict 2 (Infiniride EVA/Olefin blend).

At faster paces the midsole (in conjunction with upper hold) seems to get a touch mushier than I would prefer up front but SOC always remains stable with an easy smooth flow with the platforms of support functioning independently but in concert. While a neutral shoe with a knit upper the platform is inherently stable but due to the knit upper more than anything probably not ideal for heavy pronators. The welds on top of the toebox limit the amount of vertical flex the toebox allows, which personally I don’t enjoy, but know that many runners with slimmer feet would appreciate the fit. The toebox verticality is a slight issue, but the width is adequate. I found I had rubbing issues any time I went longer than four or five miles at a time, but I do have a slightly wider-than-normal foot. Jeff: The upper is made from a tightly knit mesh that’s almost like a bootie going forward, with a secondary layer over the midfoot that’s a soft cage. The grooves run down the center of the foot as well as across the foot - there’s a little more structure than the Nike Free series, but only slightly.

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The cushioning underfoot is almost non-existent the shoe lands so hard, but the shoe is heavy enough and doesn’t have much of a snap at toe-off making it appropriate for faster runs either. Though trail remains its focus, Salomon’s lineup has expanded to include a wider range of running shoes in recent years. Its roading running designs, like the Aero Volt and Aero Glide, run the gamut from lean, peppy shoes for speed training to more cushioned models for longer runs. Despite the brand's focused reputation, the best Salomon running shoes have something for all kinds of road and trail runners. Best Saloman Running Shoes I was excited to try the Salomon Predict Soc 2. I haven’t reviewed a lot of Salomon shoes but enjoyed the Salomon Sonic 3 and use the Salomon S-Lab Sense Ultra 8L Hydration Vest regularly. I’m looking forward to trying more of their shoes in the future. Seeing it weighed about 1 oz less than the original Predict and 0.6 oz less than the first SOC and that older Energy Cell+ replaced the Predict v2’s firm Infinride foam I was curious to see where they might fit in a rotation. Daily trainer? More natural riding, flexible alternative to go with all the plated and rigid shoes we all seem to be training in? “Fun” shoe a la Saucony Freedom, ASICS Novablast, or FuelCell Rebel v2? Or something else? Go The Distance: Whether you love road running in your neighborhood, an escape to a local trail, or something more rugged, Salomon makes shoes that ensure you have a smooth ride on any and all terrain

While not the most modern foam Energy Cell + and a relatively soft, full coverage, well decoupled outsole deliver a lively energetic if somewhat firmer ride. Sam While about as fine a knit upper as I have run, toe box foot hold while comfortable and decently secure is overly stretchy over the toes leading to some toe lift and side to side slip at fast paces. Sam During my time with the shoe, I have taken on a variety of paces, distances, and terrain. Although this is designed for the roads, I have also noticed the same natural feeling transfers onto grass and light trails. Although I wouldn’t recommend this shoe specifically for these purposes, as its true potential is still on the roads. For years, the prevailing attitude toward supporting the foot with a shoe meant that you needed to add something to the shoes to stop the foot from moving a certain direction," he says. "Anatomic decoupling is very different. The decoupling grooves of the shoe are mapped to align with the major joints of the foot. As the foot transitions from heel to toe, the product team can 'predict' exactly when each joint will engage, what axis the joint will rotate around and where the support needs to be and when it needs to be there."Jeff: This is one of the bigger shoe disappointments of the year so far. The original Predict could have used a little softer ride, and maybe a little more room up front, and this shoe got substantially firmer, harsher, and the toebox shrank in width and height Fast forward some and we now have the Predict 2, and while a lot has changed, the design principle of allowing the shoe to flex with the foot has not gone anywhere. As mentioned, I was worried about the tight-knit stretch upper. I haven’t found a brand that has successfully made a knit upper that fits and feels well, so I was excited to see the Salomon take. The stretch knit upper doesn’t feel overly snug, and my feet have plenty of room to move. It has no overlays, so if you have any bunions or a wider foot, you should feel fine with no irritation. The rear collars are amply and comfortably padded without overdoing it and prevent any sensation of the dread top of knit upper collars flopping around sensation. The heel counter is semi rigid with its substance mostly it seems coming from the wrap around rear overlay extension of the mid foot cage. The entire mid foot to rear support array is one piece. The midsole design includes anatomical decoupling grooves through the outsole with also matching grooves directly under the foot in the foot bed. You can clearly see the flex grooves in the outsole lining up with those in the midsole side wall in the picture above with the lateral side of the outsole at the bottom of the photo. The decoupling is clearly noticed yet there is plenty of stability especially upfront the decoupling and stability is a unique element of the midsole and ride. Overall while not super soft and bouncy the midsole is engaging in the sense that you really feel your foot working (easily) in concert with the cushion and geometry during the gait cycle.