Salomon Aero Glide 3 running shoes

The Salomon Aero Glide 3 running shoe is a versatile, lightweight, and fast neutral running shoe for your runs on pavement or hard surfaces. With new foam in the midsole, the Aero Glide 3 takes it to the next level, changing it’s category and making it lighter and more versatile. The new midsole foam is more dynamic and allows you to pick up the pace, which is enhanced by the lower weight. Because it’s versatile, it can be a good choice for beginners, and for more advanced, experienced runners, it can be a good choice for faster, everyday runs.

Salomon Aero Glide 3 upper

The upper of the Salomon Aero Glide 3 running shoe is made of 3D mesh material. The upper looks like it was made from the inside out, the stiffening layers on the sides and back of the heel collar are on the outside instead of the inside, making it comfortable with no irritating spots on the inside. The upper fits true to size and is wider than average so it is comfortable for wide feet, but if you have a narrow foot you may find it too roomy. The soft, medium padded upper has good breathability. The tongue of the shoe is not a common solution. It is medium cushioned and longer than average. Some runners like this and others find it annoying. The heel collar is moderately stiff and moderately cushioned. Because the upper is wider than average, but the tongue is well cushioned, you can tighten the laces to keep your foot well and securely in place. It’s worth taking the time to find the right fit, especially before your first run, as the roomier-than-average upper may feel less stable and secure for those with narrower feet.

Salomon Aero Glide 3 midsole

The Salomon Aero Glide 3 running shoe midsole is made with Salomon’s new energyFOAM Evo foam, a super-critical TPU foam. TPU is a mixture of rubber and thermoplastic. Chemistry aside, the foam in this shoe is a lightweight, soft but bouncy and durable foam that provides an exceptional running experience. It’s dynamically soft, but not floppy soft, it returns to its original shape quickly and bounces back quickly, giving it a dynamic bounce. Because it is a supercritical foam, it is both lightweight and durable. I think it’s a huge step for Salomon to put the Aero Glide 3 on par with shoes like theAsics Novablast 5, Mizno Neo Zen or the Adidas Adizero Evo SL running shoes that have been the big hits in recent months. Because the Aero Glide 3’s midsole is wider than average, it also has good stability for a midsole that’s 40mm high at the heel. Stability is further enhanced by Salomon’s Active Chassis technology, which means the midsole also forms a sidewall that folds over the upper at the back of the heel, giving the foot stable lateral support on both sides. Despite the wide and high midsole, the shoe weighs only 245 grams, so not just the midsole, but also the low weight of the shoe contributes to the dynamic performance.

Salomon Aero Glide 3 outsole

The outsole of the Salomon Aero Glide 3 running shoe is the Salomon Contagrip outsole. The outsole does not cover the entire midsole to keep the shoe lower, but runs along the edge of the midsole, forming a ring. This solution adds some stiffness and stability to the high midsole. The forefoot also has a large rubber outsole layer in the midsole, which plays a role in the kick to prevent the shoe from slipping under force. The outer ring-like outsole is made of a harder rubber, while the inner rubber is made of a softer rubber for durability, but not at the expense of grip. The Salomon Aero Glide 3 outsole grips well on dry surfaces, but is average on wet surfaces.

Salomon Aero Glide 3 vs. Aero Glide 2, how has it changed from the previous version?

The Salomon Aero Glide 3 running shoe is a big change from its predecessor. It’s 25 grams lighter, which puts it in a new category of lightweight, versatile running shoes that can handle faster runs.
The upper is still optimized for comfort, but it’s completely different, it’s wider and the previous layers of reinforcement have been moved to the outside of the upper, making it more comfortable on the inside.
The midsole is made of a new foam called Energy Foam Evo, a lighter, more dynamic foam. The midfoot drop has also changed, the previous version had a drop of 10mm, but the Aero Glide 3 running shoe has a drop of only 8mm.
The outsole is still Contagrip, but it has a completely different design, with no small part of the midsole covered, so it is lighter.

Who and for what kind of runs is the Salomon Aero Glide 3 suitable? Summary.

The Salomon Aero Glide 3 Running Shoe is a lightweight, soft and dynamic neutral running shoe with a dynamic midsole. The upper is comfortable and wider than average. The midsole is made of Energy Foam Evo foam, a lightweight, soft and dynamic foam that has good stability for a 40mm midsole. The outsole has very good grip on dry surfaces, but less great on wet surfaces. For advanced runners, it can be a good choice for faster runs, but it can also be a good choice for beginners as it is very cushioned and versatile.