tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post952582223451383344..comments2024-03-28T12:59:38.363-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Salomon Sonic 3 Confidence ReviewSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-26213093342337571652020-09-20T20:47:52.266-06:002020-09-20T20:47:52.266-06:00Unknown,
I would consider Topo or Altra to give y...Unknown,<br /><br />I would consider Topo or Altra to give you the wide toebox you need. The Topo Ultrafly 3 is a light stability shoe with an incredible toebox (and one of my favorite uppers ever used), orange you could check out the Altra Provision or Paradigm for support and wide toebox. Only thing to keep in mind with the Altras is they are zero drop (forefoot and heel are the same height) and some folks find that aggravates their lower leg.<br /><br />Hope that helps.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491871518212256938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-45589399620953019142020-09-20T20:33:43.096-06:002020-09-20T20:33:43.096-06:00I am on a shoe hunt: I have a fallen arch so I nee...I am on a shoe hunt: I have a fallen arch so I need support and most shoes I try on you can see my foot fall over the sides. The other problem is that I have a wide toe bed. I am contemplating the sonic confidence (I tried on a pair but felt slight too small, and the toe bed was narrow). I might try the men's version as sometimes they are wider. Is there anything that you can think to try on? I do not run (unless a bear is chasing me or I get very motivated on a trail). So, just daily wear road and trail.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631338738844882080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-40521239582839098542020-04-21T10:02:24.411-06:002020-04-21T10:02:24.411-06:00Hi Alex,
Good question. I have worn the Confidenc...Hi Alex,<br /><br />Good question. I have worn the Confidence a couple times as a casual shoe, and in that role it was fine. The stiffness didn't bother my foot any. That said, I'd recommend the Balance over the Confidence even without having tried the Balance. However, I am currently putting miles on the Accelerate to add to the review (my pair came a few weeks after the other reviewers) and it feels like it is from a whole different company - and yet the materials are identical. I think Salomon's new midsole material can be incredible, but when it gets too thick it just isn't as effective. <br /><br />So yes, you could use the Confidence as a daily shoe, but I'd strongly recommend favoring the Balance for the better overall result. I'm with you, I typically like more cushioning than less, but the Accelerate punches above its weight class in cushioning, so it stands to reason that the Balance does too - especially after reading Sam's glowing review of the Balance. Hope that helps!Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491871518212256938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-66182788572358961072020-04-21T08:36:51.464-06:002020-04-21T08:36:51.464-06:00Hy!
I was wondering about using the Sonic 3 Confi...Hy!<br /><br />I was wondering about using the Sonic 3 Confidence as an everyday shoe(the confidence or its sibling, the Sonic 3 Balance).<br /><br />I am asking from the pov of a person who needs a more-than-average stable shoe either for running or for everyday use and I have always found the level of stability coming from Salomon shoes satisfying...<br /><br />Considering the level of midsole comfort and stability of the new Sonic 3 Confidence, could you see yourself using it as an every day shoe (not for running), or the stifnes you describe in the article would make it unconfrotable?<br /><br />Thankx!<br /><br />AlexAlexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-5743171820193462172020-04-15T10:37:20.064-06:002020-04-15T10:37:20.064-06:00Hi Buck,
You are very welcome. FWIW, I wouldn'...Hi Buck,<br /><br />You are very welcome. FWIW, I wouldn't put too much stock into the limited durability - I have 120 miles on my pair of Next% and they still feel great, though the ultra narrow midfoot is no joke.<br /><br />I went for a run around the neighborhood yesterday after writing the above comment, and realized the answer probably is the Endorphin Speed. I didn't review it, but everyone who did get to compare it with the Pro said they were nearly identical, just the Speed has a slightly softer plate. Weight is marginally more due to a more complete upper, and the price drops to $160.<br /><br />I wouldn't worry too much about the weight of the TC. It isn't feather light but it isn't a brick either. Really just goes to show how absurdly light the VF and the Endorphin are, since they are ~2 full ounces less. Meanwhile the TC weighs about the same as the 1080v10, which is fairly light for a big cushioned daily trainer. I can't wait to hear more about the RC/Elite, after Saucony I think New Balance is really putting out some great stuff. I'd bet that the RC/Elite will go for $250, but I could see it matching the TC at $200. Either way, definitely a premium shoe.<br /><br />You nailed it. The nice thing is that the cost of admission is steep, but not *that* steep. Don't look at the premium carbon fiber mountain bikes carry, or what's more, the price premium of the upper tier CF bikes vs "entry level" CF bikes. You go from spending ~$3500 to get into the game to ~$7000 for a couple levels of upgrades in componentry and a frame that's 0.8 pounds lighter! Just a steal!<br /><br /><br /><br />Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491871518212256938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-44666185321732773682020-04-15T08:09:04.621-06:002020-04-15T08:09:04.621-06:00Thanks for the feedback Jeff. I agree that there a...Thanks for the feedback Jeff. I agree that there are times when the extra price is worth the product you get, however, the limited durability and narrowness of the 4%, Next% etc, make it a no go for me.<br />The Endorphin Pro and Fuelcell TC are possibily on my radar, i just wish the TC was a bit lighter. No doubt it will handle marathon distances without a problem, but it is a lot more shoe to carry through 26 miles on my ageing legs. I guess by the time the Corona restrictions are lifted the Elite version may be around, but at what price point?<br />All in all there are some fantastic new shoes on the market, harder on the wallet for sure, but easier on the legs - i guess that is a decent trade-off.Bucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-9255875724802942112020-04-14T16:03:23.010-06:002020-04-14T16:03:23.010-06:00Hi Buck,
Sorry for the delay! As for a go-to mara...Hi Buck,<br /><br />Sorry for the delay! As for a go-to marathon shoe, I really think the super shoes out there are incredible. I've been lucky enough to review the New Balance Fuel Cell TC and the Saucony Endorphin Pro, and both were impressive. I've also ran in all three variations of the Vaporfly (4%, Flyknit, and Next%) and while the 4% and Flyknit were really cool, they came with lots of caveats (super narrow midfoot and heel makes them very unstable), while the Next% has a little more pop and is just a little wider giving it more room.<br /><br />That said, the Sonic 3 Accelerate punches above its weight class for sure, for a shoe that doesn't have a carbon plate (or any material plate) it has a lot of pop at toe off. Maybe not as much protection for the late miles in a race, but I'd run 10-15 miles in them without concern.<br /><br />If I was running a marathon in the next few months, I'd probably coin flip between the Endorphin Pro and the Next% - because they are sitting on my shoe rack. I have a hard time saying any $200-250 shoe is worth it without knowing finances. I know folks who don't flinch when they have a $3500 air conditioner bill blindside them, and I know folks who dread an unforeseen $40 bill. But I think the money plays a bigger part of the equation than the speed. Because the super shoes are incredible to run in. I'm not sure how much faster they make you, but I can tell you every time I've run 20+ miles in the Next%, the following morning my legs felt like I ran 5-8 miles, and that's awesome. Also, during that run, my legs feel better than they do in a more traditional shoe. If running is your main hobby, spending an extra $50-100 for a special shoe can be worth it. I don't know that they will make you faster, or recovery better, but for me, they seem to do both. I can say that training will always be the biggest element in getting faster, but treating yourself to a pair of shoes can also serve as motivation to run more and train better.<br /><br />I hope that helps in some way, let me know if you have any other questions.<br />JeffJeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491871518212256938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-6196445131254828472020-04-10T01:47:56.375-06:002020-04-10T01:47:56.375-06:00Hi, I've seen that the s lab sonic 3 has been ...Hi, I've seen that the s lab sonic 3 has been released in Asia. Any news on a general release elsewhere?Seethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820621165997084048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-37281291356823674772020-04-08T02:57:03.250-06:002020-04-08T02:57:03.250-06:00Hi Jeff,
As we roughly have the same marathon pace...Hi Jeff,<br />As we roughly have the same marathon pace, I am interested to hear what your go-to marathon shoe is (normal terrain)? There are so many of the newer plated shoes but at my pace i am wondering if the price tag is worth it - the 4%, Carbon X, Endorphin Pro etc would probably be wasted on me? Would the Endorphin Speed, Sonic Accelerate or possibly the more expensive FuelCell TC be a better buy for us "slower" chaps?Bucknoreply@blogger.com