Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

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Make a smooth transition to the trails with the lightweight, dynamic Salomon Hypulse trail-running shoes. These comfortable trail runners have the essential tech you need to go off-road.
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View all Salomon Men's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Minimal Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8.5 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 31.5 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 23 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Single-pull Lace |
Upper | Textile/synthetic |
Lining | Textile |
Midsole | Fuze Surge EVA foam |
Support | Energy Blade TPU plate |
Outsole | Contagrip rubber |
Rock Plate | No |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.3 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 24.5 Mondo | 25.5 Mondo | 26.5 Mondo | 27.5 Mondo | 28.5 Mondo | 29.5 Mondo | 30.5 Mondo | 31.5 Mondo | |
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U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 14 | 15.5 |
U.S. Women's | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 14 |
EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 49.3 | 39 | 40.3 | 42 | 43.3 | 45 | 46.3 | 48 | 49 |
Mondo | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.4 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 | 11 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 12.6 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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I blew out an earlier pair of your shoes (see pics) and now I have a new pair, an extra size larger, and I'm finding them again very hard to put on and too tight across the ball of my foot
Hi, we are sorry to hear this happened to you. All our products come with a 2-year warranty against material and manufacturing defects. Please contact our customer service so we can check if this is the case, and we will help you set up a claim. Just follow this link: https://www.salomon.com/contact Thank you.
Normally, I wear a size 11 Salomon (two other previous models, including the X Ultra 3). This model runs large, especially considering you're probably not going to be wearing thicker socks for running. The size 11 had an extra half-inch of length in the toe box. The other major problem is that the tongue has absolutely zero padding, which causes the shoelaces to dig into the top of your foot. I love the bungee cord style shoelace, but IMO it requires a padded tongue to be comfortable (like on the X Ultra 3).
First time in Salomon’s and I’m sold! Broke them in walking the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan to DUMBO. They were extremely comfortable. Great fit and true to size. Received lots of compliments that day. I’ll be buying another pair soon!
Purchased the HYPULSE for a trip requiring some rugged terrain. I wanted something light and comfortable but up to the task. I've never purchased a pair of shoes online because one, I'm such a shoe critic and want to be comfortable and two, I rarely believe the hype of a review (I do see the irony with me writing one). I was very pleased with the comfort of the shoe from first fit, through the hike and using the shoe for a casual wear out and about. I'm a new fan and will be back for more.
I liked this shoe from the first time I put it on. The fit is true to Salomon sizing. I ordered and received Men's size 12. I tested it with a 5 mile run on non-technical trail. It worked great. Good traction without feeling slow. I am using this shoe as a middle distance racer (<40K). This shoe isn't as sturdy as ones I use for longer distance. The only minor drawback is the quicklace system doesn't have a tuckable shoe collar instead of the tongue loop.
I liked this show from the first time I put it on. The shoe fits true to Salomon sizing. I bought size 12. I tested it on a 5 mile run on non-technical trail. It worked great. I'll be using this shoe as a middle distance racer (<40k). It's not as durable as my usual ultra trail racers. The only drawback is the quicklace system uses the tongue loop instead of the tuckable pocket.
Bought these for general walking and comfort. Read a few online articles about the off road abilities and water resistance aspects of the shoe. Unfortunately this shoe is the opposite. Slight splash and your toes are covered in water. Walking across wet grass results in a heavy shoe and water gets in everywhere. It’s comfortable in dry conditions but terrible off road.
Thank you for your opinion about Salomon product. We are really sorry to hear about your disappointment. This feedback will be reported to our product manager. Hopefully, we will be able to improve our product line or offer a product that will better suit your needs in the future.
The shoe is extremely comfortable, and is a great companion on the trails. However I have used to on rough terrain with lots of sharp rock and one of the tracks unglued. Anyway I applied shoe glue and this should work. Otherwise really nice shoes, especially in how nice they to your toe nails, really gentle, can’t say the same of other shoes. Keep going!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Your support and encouragement motivate us to keep improving and delivering high-quality products to our customers. We're committed to providing the best possible experience on the trails and will continue to work on enhancing the durability of our shoes.
This is my second Salomon purchase and after two years of "not running" due to the pandemic I really was expecting a lot of leg pains after a 3k run. I was surprised at how lite and comfortable HYPULSE is. I got an easy run and made it almost to 4k. I'm really glad I made that purchase. I am looking forward for more runs and adventures with this shoe.
holes wore thru the toe box on the outside of each shoe. I wear these shoes to the gym only 2-3 times a week for an hour or so. My shoes are only 1.5 years old. The treads look hardly worn. Very disappointing to see the tops of this expensive shoe already falling apart. Of course, the problem started just after the 1 year warranty from REI.