Salomon Sense Ride 4

As the trail running lover that I am, the opportunity to try a model from the French company Salomon is always a pleasure for me, I will not deny it. It fills me with intrigue to see how the company evolves and improves, or not, its models, how it gives them a renewed air and how it bets on listening to the runners to adjust as much as possible to their needs. These Salomon Sense Ride 4 are clear proof of this. An already classic running shoes from the company that is capable of reinventing itself to get the most out of your runs in the mountains.

All those mountain runners who need a versatile model, looking for the greatest versatility in terms of terrain and pace and also want great cushioning and very soft, this is the ideal shoe for them.

What kind of users are the Salomon Sense Ride 4 intended for?

That's a very simple question to answer. As with its predecessors the Salomon Sense Ride 3, this new model is aimed at a very heterogeneous profile of runner. It is a trail runningshoe that stands out for its versatility and is considered, at least in my humble opinion, a training running shoes.

What do I mean by this? That any trail runner who needs a versatile model, who is looking for the greatest versatility in terms of terrain and pace and also wants great cushioning and very soft, this is the ideal shoe.

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However, it should be noted that, contrary to what we are used to Salomon trail running shoes tighter, the last of these Salomon Sense Ride 4 is somewhat larger than in previous models. This, for runners with narrow feet like me can be a small handicap, as the feeling is not "glove-like" and can make the folds annoying in the race. I repeat, for narrow-footed runners like me.

Why did we like the Salomon Sense Ride 4 so much?

Because they are everything a trail runner needs. It's clear that I feel privileged to have the opportunity to own a wide range of trail running shoes, to have different models. Having that ability helps me to better prepare my outings, but not everyone can enjoy that privilege.

This model is capable of adapting to technical terrain, trails, grassy tracks, and even works perfectly in mud. Basically, it touches all areas.

That's why I give it even more valor when I see that a shoes, such as this Sense Ride 4 from Salomon, is designed to help the runner have an "all-in-one" shoe. This model is capable of adapting to technical terrain, trails, grassy tracks, and even works perfectly in mud. Basically, it hits all the right notes. And that's something to be thankful for, because for those who can't have 2 or 3 different models, this model allows them to be safe in every situation that comes their way.

Basically, it touches all the clubs. And that's something to be thankful for, because for those who can't have 2 or 3 different models, this model allows you to be confident in every situation that comes your way.

Salomon Sense Ride 4 main characteristics

In addition, closely linked to the purchasing power of runners and the continuous increase in prices especially in mountain equipment, it is a joy to see how a brand of the quality of Salomon, not only improves a product, but also does so by lowering its price. For me, all a bet for the popular runner that is synonymous with brand responsibility.

What would be the direct competition of the Salomon Sense Ride 4?

We are talking about trainingshoes, with a running philosophy, great versatility and a fairly tight price. The silhouettes that I will highlight below meet most of these requirements, although it is true that in some cases there are small differences to highlight, especially in terms of price:

• Merrell Agility Peak 4
• Mizuno Wave Daichi 6
• Brooks Cascadia 16
• HOKA Mafate Speed 3

As a general rule, these models are quite varied but adopt the same philosophy as the Ride 4, a versatile and adaptable nature to the terrain. Although some silhouettes are somewhat faster than others, as in the case of the Hoka, or have a harder cushioning, as in the case of the Brooks or the Mizuno, they all maintain the same essence, and therefore could be considered direct competition.

What we liked the least about the Salomon Sense Ride 4

The spirit and energy that these Salomon Sense Ride 4 transmit to me is impeccable, it is true that I must remember and highlight an aspect that has not convinced me at all, because of the change from the previous edition. I'm talking about the last.

With a foot as narrow as mine, the fit of the Salomon Sense Ride 3 from the French company blew me away. I have more models of the company as Supercross, or Cross Pro, both snug to the foot as if it were a glove. The truth is that from the first moment I put on the Sense Ride 4 I noticed that I needed to adjust the upper with the Quicklace, and although the foot does not dance, since the fit is still ideal, that little extra space is at least uncomfortable.

In my opinion we are talking about a very well developed shoes by the French brand to face all kinds of adventures in all types of terrain. Polyvalence in its purest form, or how to make a model have a thousand faces.

I understand that this is a focused problem, which will not be of major importance for runners with wider feet, but it makes me feel that it is the only aspect for which this trail running shoe is not a 10. So if you have a thin foot, keep an eye on this fact, because without being a serious drawback, the feeling you can get is that of a weaker fit than at other times.

Conclusions

Little more to add that I haven't already said. In my opinion we are talking about shoes very well developed by the French brand to face all kinds of adventures in all types of terrain. Polyvalence in its purest form, or how to make a model have a thousand faces.

For me, a life insurance in the mountains that will never let you down. Security, traction, fit ... These new Sense Ride maintain their essence by improving their materials and aesthetics to make thema perfect model for any popular runner.