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$Salomon Sense Mantra Trail-Running Shoes - Men\'s$

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Salomon Sense Mantra Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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The lightweight Salomon Sense Mantra trail-running shoes are built for midfoot strikers looking for a shoe that offers natural motion without sacrificing cushioning.

Breathable polyester mesh uppers feature supportive thermoplastic urethane overlays that wrap insteps for lateral stability
Seamless construction cradles feet for a precise and supportive fit
Quicklace™ lacing system with friction-free eyelets takes just a single pull for a perfect fit; lace pocket hides lacing away
Protective toe caps guard against bumps and abrasion
Polyester mesh linings wick moisture away from feet for dry comfort
Dual-density EVA midsoles protect against trail impacts
OS Tendon thermoplastic urethane frames run along the outsoles of the shoes to facilitate better heel-to-toe transitions and push-off efficiency
Contagrip® rubber outsoles on the Salomon Sense Mantra trail-running shoes provide tenacious grip

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Salomon Sense Mantra Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Salomon Sense Mantra Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Lightweight (4)
Durable (3)
Good traction (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Trail running (4)
Mixed terrain (3)

- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Arch Type:
- Average arch (3)
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Apr

2013

5.0

Light, fast and tough.

By Trail Runner Lance

from Colorado Springs, CO

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Traction
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Mixed Terrain
Trail Running

Comments about Salomon Sense Mantra Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

I have been running trails for about a year and have had great success with the La Sportiva Wildcat. However, I was looking for something a little lighter and with less cushioning but not a minimalist shoe. This shoe has that great balance between durability and lightweight. No issues with the quick lace system and get a great fit. Toebox is roomy. I find the sole thickness is perfect, a little protection but not a lot of cushioning. Also has a "rock plate" or profilm as they call it and have no issues with smaller sharp rocks poking my feet. The bottom of the shoe doesn't look like it has agressive traction, but I have yet to have any issues with grip or bite on most surfaces; mud might be an issue though. I am not a lightwieght trail runner (5'10" 220lbs) but find these hold up to the abuse I can throw at them. At the time of this review, I really don't see many specific cons and would certainly buy another pair when these wear out.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Adventure Race ready!

By Redknight

from Falls Church, VA

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Pros

Comfortable
Cushions Impact
Durable
Good Traction
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Mixed Terrain
Trail Running

Comments about Salomon Sense Mantra Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

I used this shoe during my first Adventure Race. It work well in dry and wet conditions. I was surprised that it also was able to drain well to after submersing them in water during transition to kayak and when crossing streams along the trails. I appreciated the quick laces system too. It benefitted my transition times.

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Mar

2013

5.0

Killer Trail Running Shoe

By Trey the Trail Runner

from Marietta, Georgia

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Pros

Comfortable
Cushions Impact
Durable
Good Arch Support
Good Traction
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

All Weather Conditions
Long Distance
Mixed Terrain
Road Running
Trail Running
Wet Weather
With Orthotics/Inserts

Comments about Salomon Sense Mantra Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

I have run in Salomon shoes for years and this is my favorite shoe yet. Very light, responsive, and grippy. This trail shoe makes you want to go fast. It's durable, and does just fine on pavement.

Designed for neutral gait runners. Work well with inserts. I use the SuperFeet insoles since I have very high arches.

Soon I will be ordering my second pair.

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Mar

2013

4.0

Great for mid/forefoot strikers!

By NDrake

from Newcastle, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Trail Running

Comments about Salomon Sense Mantra Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

I started trail running last September, I started in a pair of XR Crossmax neutrals. They worked fairly well for me, but as I started running more single trail miles and less on the road I found myself forefoot striking more often and the heel just seemed to get in the way. They didn't give a feeling of being connected to the trail.
I tried on the sense ultra last fall and loved the fit, but not the price.

Now the mantra comes in at a good price and looks to be more durable, perfect.
I have a medium to low volume foot, higher arch, narrow heel, and medium to wide forefoot. With the endofit sleeve these fit like a glove, so much so that I was worried they may be too snug in the forefoot at first (which has not been an issue at all). The drop is perfect, just enough heel padding for the occasional heel strikes on a downhill, but it's not high enough to get in the way.
The outsole is also narrower in the heel then the crossmax, less likely to hang up on rocks and cause an accidental ankle roll. There is less cushion in the sole then the crossmax, but there seems to be some type of rockplate in the forefoot because I have yet to have any root/rock hit sharply.
The grip is adequate on dirt and rock, it could use slightly taller lugs for light mud, I felt a bit more slip then then I had in the crossmax, but not at all un-manageable.
With the snug fit and light weight these have been great on more technical single tracks, you really get a great feel for the trail, the shoe just becomes an extension of you.

My only gripe so far is that the mesh on these is not as open as the crossmax, they are not as breathable. Also with the synthetic suede like layer encompassing the base of the entire base of shoe I'm concerned on how they will drain with water crossings. Were it not for this I would be giving them a 5.