Salomon Sonic RA

The new Salomon Sonic RA come to conquer the asphalt for good. An idea that is not new to Salomon because its well-known Sonic and S-Lab Sonic ranges have long been positioned as a valid option and indicated to face any type of distance on the road. The French brand is determined and committed in its bid to compete with the heavyweights of the onroad running universe. That's why the Annecy brand has taken the Sonic saga and completely revamped it from head to toe. In fact, the new Sonic collection has little to do with its predecessor, except for the basic name, everything else is completely new, and with the banner of innovation ahead.

Thus, in the absence of one, Salomon has launched three models that make up the renewed Sonic family:

• Sonic RA : The model with maximum cushioning and maximum performance for regular training and long-distance runs.

• Sonic RA MAX: Same features as the Sonic RA, but more oriented to that profile of runner looking for more protection and stability in each stride.

• Sonic RA PRO: It is the lightest model of the Sonic saga, and is focused on faster runners, and even to enter into competition.

Salomon Sonic RA with the exclusive Vibe technology.

The Salomon Sonic RA stands forRunning Avenue", and its characteristic feature is what the French company calls "Geometric Decoupling". An innovative concept that focuses on the forward transition, which results in less energy expenditure in the heel landing phase towards the toe-off phase.

This theory put into practice is applied through Salomons innovative Vibe technology, whose design and materials used minimize the vibrations of each impact. Thus, the midsole of the Salomon Sonic RA is made with Opal and Energy Cell compounds , capable of ensuring excellent cushioning and a great response, because the model also offers a great energy return.

All this compendium of innovative technologies and materials work together to give as a final result a more dynamic, responsive and comfortable transition in each stride that is advanced. And one of the advantages of Salomon s exclusive Vibe technology is that it contributes to improving muscle performance.

Well-balanced outsole in the Salomon Sonic RA

Another of Salomon 's star systems that is present in these renewed -although we could perfectly indicate as new- Sonic RA is in the exclusive SensiFit of its upper. A total change in the upper of the Salomon Sonic RA, which increases the feeling of being more breathable, lightweight and soft. And is that the mesh is able to adapt without any problems to the midfoot, making each step much more comfortable. A feature that contributes to a thinner tongue, but that does not reduce performance in comfort and support.

The Salomon Sonic RA also features a well-balanced outsole with the idea of improving the transition from the rear to the front of the model. Thus, the Sonic RA includes a deep longitudinal groove that divide this part of the shoe into two halves. This is not only used to improve traction and grip of the rubber compound, but also to better distribute the forces of the impact itself.

Regarding the technical specifications, the Salomon Sonic RA have a drop of 8 millimeters, and weights of approximately 245 grams for the men's version, and 210 grams for the women's model, making it one of the lightest options in its segment. With all this, the Salomon Sonic RA are designed as a training shoe for long-distance runs, and a model suitable for runners with neutral footing, and high weight -over 75 kilos-; and also to move at rather quiet and contained rhythms, which can lead to run above 4:30min/kms. Versatile model for running on asphalt and compacted dirt roads.