tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post3837732279289747415..comments2024-03-28T21:52:44.835-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Salomon Sense Ride 2 Review: Road to Trail MasterpieceSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-37417598140893296702020-05-23T14:19:22.793-06:002020-05-23T14:19:22.793-06:00Hi Sam, thank you for your quick reply. looking fo...Hi Sam, thank you for your quick reply. looking forward to it. also looking forward to the upcoming review of the Merrell MTL Long Sky. According to the pictures it might have a wider toebox.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258443257006691160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-2162755820020307712020-05-23T14:11:15.265-06:002020-05-23T14:11:15.265-06:00Hi Marcel, We have asked before and just recently....Hi Marcel, We have asked before and just recently. ASICS has a minimal trail shoe presence in US now but planning new stuff!<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-18878160690471453612020-05-23T13:43:32.197-06:002020-05-23T13:43:32.197-06:00Hi Sam & Team, question only indirectly relate...Hi Sam & Team, question only indirectly related to this review, but i do not know where to ask it alternatively: Do you plan to review the trailrunning shoes from Asics? As this brand make great innovations with the Novablast and the Glide-Series, i would be very interested in reviews especially of the Fujitrabuco *Lite*. Even more, as the Salomons become very narrow during the last couple of years (still in love with the good old S-Lab Sense Ultra and its upper). What do you think?Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258443257006691160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-60503970530290863362020-01-21T13:02:33.707-07:002020-01-21T13:02:33.707-07:00The right shoe of the Salomon Sense Ride 2 Maratho...The right shoe of the Salomon Sense Ride 2 Marathon Mont Blanc Limited editions starts to squeak in each run at around the 2 to 3km point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtc_DO4KJ3M<br /><br />Pretty annoying but otherwise a great shoe.Luke P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07909341822653566949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-62874295491203394072019-09-28T09:29:39.736-06:002019-09-28T09:29:39.736-06:00Hi! I feel the sense rides hard outsole 90° edges ...Hi! I feel the sense rides hard outsole 90° edges with that firm foam makes the Ride a bit hard to navigate on rocky terrain. This also the case with the S/Lab Ultra 2 I think. As soon I the foot lands a bit tilted it is felt and I loose some balance Maybe it is the higher drop that makes me land further back? I don't feel this problem with Scott shoes or the Akasha due to softer rubber, or Inov8 for that matter. I feel much faster in VJ Maxx on technical terrain. Otherwise a nice shoe. Swedendurancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11253979470163804011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-2652110985023609042019-07-16T06:50:13.665-06:002019-07-16T06:50:13.665-06:00Hi Dicom,
Thanks for kind words about RTR! Much ap...Hi Dicom,<br />Thanks for kind words about RTR! Much appreciated!<br />I would lean towards the Sense Ride 2 for 25K given you train in Kinvara. If it was a longer race the Challenger ATR. The Peregrine is to much shoe IMO<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-68351307720234384942019-07-16T02:48:18.221-06:002019-07-16T02:48:18.221-06:00First of all, congratulations on your articles and...<br />First of all, congratulations on your articles and the help you provide us via the reviews & ratings!<br /><br />I run on road about 40km/week at a pace of 4-5 min/km wearing saucony kinvara 10 after reading your review.(many thanks)<br /><br />I have a 25km trail race 50% trail road & 50% paths and I was thinking about the following shoes<br />Hoka Challenger ATR5<br />Salomon Sense Ride 2<br />Saucony Peregrine ISO<br /><br />Which one you consider to be the best choice?<br /><br />Thank you very much!dicomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496654043449601491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-47520159923695356522019-07-02T18:06:41.578-06:002019-07-02T18:06:41.578-06:00Much thanks Sam! After dithering between these and...Much thanks Sam! After dithering between these and the new cascadia, a pair of elevates and sense rides darkened my doorstep today. Still undecided on which pair I'll keep but sounds like each has its advantages but either one will do the job. Apparantly the 1st couple km is a hike for most mortals so am edging to the xa for the descents. Cheers and thanks for the awesome work!!Gmxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658386958268689991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-2984791567429378112019-06-24T07:53:27.204-06:002019-06-24T07:53:27.204-06:00Hey Sam,
Looks like you may have missed my questi...Hey Sam,<br /><br />Looks like you may have missed my question/comment above...<br />ThanksDavid Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-609427331524863982019-06-22T10:05:01.359-06:002019-06-22T10:05:01.359-06:00Hi GMX,
Thanks for your great questions and also f...Hi GMX,<br />Thanks for your great questions and also for providing context which is always super helpful. The Sense Ride 2 would be a great choice for your race given distance of 12km and what you describe. It could serve as a great door to trail option as well. The XA would also be a great choice. Its advantage would be in more technical terrain as well as softer looser surfaces. It is very fast on all surfaces but I found a bit stiff on very steep ups where the Sense Ride would have the advantage. On the downhills the XA would be better for me as it is slightly more stable top to bottom and has better grip.<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-25476568176180676882019-06-22T09:31:02.567-06:002019-06-22T09:31:02.567-06:00Hey guys,
I am a 49yo in my first year of runnin...Hey guys, <br /><br />I am a 49yo in my first year of running. Based on your review and recommends I bought the salomon ra and really dig it - big thanks! I have switched gears slightly and am now planning on running a 12km trail race. The course is in BC and is a climb and a bit of a scramble up an old down hill mountain bike race course and the descent is a steepish hard pack twisty trail with a few flat sections. <br /><br />I have tried the topo mt2 and found them to be a little light on the grip (I felt I had to really pay more attention to my footing) and the brooks cascadia 12 which felt stable but bulky/awkward. Would the sense ride 2 bridge the gap between these 2 or would the xa elevate be better suited? Or would I be better off looking at another shoe?Gmxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658386958268689991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-82929362551859326132019-06-19T10:04:40.089-06:002019-06-19T10:04:40.089-06:00Hello Sam,
I'm curious about you guys saying ...Hello Sam,<br /><br />I'm curious about you guys saying these are true to size. I am a 9 in dress shoes, 9 1/2 in New Balance, and wearing size 10 in Nike Pegasus as well as Brooks Glycerin. (Your site says all of these other than the Glycerin are true to size) I tried these on in 9, and they felt a bit tight width wise around my pinky toe, so I went with 9 1/2. They would seem to fit length and width wise, but it seems there is a fair amount of extra material over the toes on the medial side that pinches the tops of my big toes when flexing a certain amount. Sometimes painful, other times not noticeable. Did none of you guys run into this? David Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-22617395525872155222019-06-12T08:38:51.023-06:002019-06-12T08:38:51.023-06:00Hi Michel,
Comparison to Peg 36 a good one indeed!...Hi Michel,<br />Comparison to Peg 36 a good one indeed! As soon as we have our pairs we will try to compare. <br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-63793230518341464362019-06-12T07:36:07.147-06:002019-06-12T07:36:07.147-06:00Hi,
Could you compare these to the Pegasus 36 tra...Hi,<br /><br />Could you compare these to the Pegasus 36 trail ? curious to read that !<br /><br /><br />Thanks a lot in advance ;)michelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-73199274097481646372019-06-09T08:36:24.096-06:002019-06-09T08:36:24.096-06:00Hi Anonymous,
Haven't run latest Challenger AT...Hi Anonymous,<br />Haven't run latest Challenger ATR but compared to earlier ones I would say it has a touch more protection while the Sense Ride 2 has more ground feel.<br />Sam, Editor<br />Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-64227817182555361592019-06-08T19:32:00.704-06:002019-06-08T19:32:00.704-06:00Hi I was just wondering how the protection/groundf...Hi I was just wondering how the protection/groundfeel on trails compares to the Challenger atr 5?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-13539358154701150532019-05-31T12:01:37.379-06:002019-05-31T12:01:37.379-06:00Hi Malcom, while the Elevate is very good on firm ...Hi Malcom, while the Elevate is very good on firm and even road with a highly responsive ride it is for sure more focused on technical trails than the Sense Ride 2. It is stiffer has heavier duty lugs and a more stable (on technical trails) and protective forefoot ride and upper. The two would make a great pairing: Sense Ride for mix of road and easier smoother fast trails, XA Elevate for more technical mountainous terrain but still good on the firm.<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-89998551760505117092019-05-31T00:48:13.488-06:002019-05-31T00:48:13.488-06:00What about a comparison with the Saucony Koa TR ? ...What about a comparison with the Saucony Koa TR ? They both seem to serve pretty much the same job.<br /><br />By the way, love your work and reviews guys, you are the best ! Bastihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769939846791306951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-79465671148636874032019-05-30T10:17:37.574-06:002019-05-30T10:17:37.574-06:00I know you liked Salomon Elevate so I[d be interes...I know you liked Salomon Elevate so I[d be interested to know your thoughts on how they compare. Do you have a preference?Malcolmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-58003018424063354222019-05-29T17:08:21.892-06:002019-05-29T17:08:21.892-06:00With the original series I get numb little toes af...With the original series I get numb little toes after 4kms in all of them (pro, max, reg) I tried a couple of sizes too. Then I ordered the RA 2 Pro in my usual uk10.5 and they felt too long but similar feel across the little toes so didn't want to risk running in them and being stuck with them. Wasn't keen on reordering an different pair and having to pay to return (as I also got some floatride fasts at the same time and they feel great)<br />Love Salomons and still run marathons in SLab Sonic 2s but need new marathon shoes as well as new training shoes. kiwirevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01862938637576496703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-1496445613634092642019-05-29T16:04:59.897-06:002019-05-29T16:04:59.897-06:00comparison with the hoka torrent? I find the torre...comparison with the hoka torrent? I find the torrent to be fairly good on pavement too.Awan Diga Aristohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292158722706501043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-10964738902831145892019-05-29T14:29:53.699-06:002019-05-29T14:29:53.699-06:00Hi Kiwirevo, short answer for me yes they are wort...Hi Kiwirevo, short answer for me yes they are worthy road shoes. Less of the RA’s “platform” feel to forefoot. More flexible for sure. About equal heel cushion to Sonic RA What fit issues have you had? <br />Sam,Editor Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-42523291713267981662019-05-29T14:26:24.857-06:002019-05-29T14:26:24.857-06:00Hi Roy, Worthy comparison Kiger 5. Thanks! Added t...Hi Roy, Worthy comparison Kiger 5. Thanks! Added to formal comparisons above. <br />Sam, Editor <br />Thanks for reading Road Trail Run! See our page with links 100’s of in depth shoe and gear reviews <a href="http://www.roadtrailrun.com/p/blog-page.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. You can also follow RoadTrailRun on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram where we publish interesting run related content more frequently as well as links to our latest reviews. <br />Shopping through links on articles help support RoadTrail Run and is much appreciated!Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-40506550860220012412019-05-29T10:34:34.024-06:002019-05-29T10:34:34.024-06:00Many thanks for the in-depth review. How does the ...Many thanks for the in-depth review. How does the Sense Ride 2 compare to the Terra Kiger 5?roy hamptonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-7113128970117814892019-05-28T21:08:30.120-06:002019-05-28T21:08:30.120-06:00Keen to see some actual comparisons against road s...Keen to see some actual comparisons against road shoes as I like Salomons but have had issues with the fit of RA series (incl RA 2) have been thinking about running in sense rides for training runs. So whilst the rides are good for some road are they good as pure road shoes? kiwirevohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01862938637576496703noreply@blogger.com