Salomon  Pulsar Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

$140.00

Pump up your trail-running pace with these Salomon shoes. The optiFOAM² midsoles deliver exceptional propulsion. Grippy outsoles are fit to tackle any trail, no matter how long or technical.

Color: Excalibur/Vanilla/Nine Iron
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Features

  • Enhanced with athlete feedback, these trail-running shoes will spark your inner speed demon and help you smash your personal best
  • optiFOAM² midsoles deliver a cushioned landing and dynamic rebound
  • optiFOAM² is a lightweight foam with superior energy absorption and energy return; it's responsive and cushioned for resilient bounce and pop
  • SensiFit™ cradles the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, snug and virtually customized fit all around the foot
  • All Terrain Contagrip® outsoles are built for the widest variety of surfaces; they deliver durability and confidence on wet, dry, hard or loose surfaces
  • Enjoy traction and grip on the ascent—and a secure grip for a speedy descent
  • Weight (half pair): 8.43 oz.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Trail Running

Trail-Running Shoe Type

Rugged-Trail

Running Shoe Cushioning

Moderate Cushion

Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)

6

Heel Stack Height (mm)

29

Forefoot Stack Height (mm)

23

Footwear Height

Ankle

Footwear Closure

Single-pull Lace

Upper

Synthetic/textile

Lining

Textile

Midsole

optiFOAM² (100% TPU-based)

Outsole

All Terrain Contagrip rubber

Rock Plate

No

Weight (Pair)

1 lb. 0.9 oz.

Gender

Women's

Reviews

16 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

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runner girl
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars
2 months ago

Size 5 is much larger than previous running shoes

Since the Salomon MissiionX women's trail running shoe that I have been running in for over 10 years, has been discontinued, I needed to find a replacement. I am a women's size 5 and the new shoes are significantly larger than the size 5 MissionX. I'm bummed as I really do like the new shoes - but they are just too big and I'm getting pain in the ball of my foot from the bend not being in the correct spot for a size 5 foot.

Response from salomon.com
Customer Service
1 month ago

Thank you for your loyalty to Salomon over the years and for your detailed feedback! We're sorry to hear the transition from the X-Mission has been challenging, and we understand how frustrating it can be when a favorite model is discontinued. Your comments regarding the sizing and flex point on smaller sizes have been noted and will be passed on to our product team. We'd recommend visiting one of our partner stores where our staff can help find the best current alternative for your foot shape. You're also welcome to try them at home and return them free of charge as long as they haven't been used outside. We hope we can find the right shoe to keep you running with Salomon!

Francine
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
8 months ago

Trail Running

My first time trying the Pulsar W. I’m not as happy with it as my other two Sense 5 I’ve owned. I’m an avid trail runner and I had a lot of high hopes for these shoes. They’re just not as cushiony and doesn’t have as much support as I would like. It also feels like there’s something sharp pressing against the top of my big toe.

Response from salomon.com
Customer Service
2 months ago

Thank you for reaching out and for the feedback on the product. The most valuable information we can receive from customers is feedback about how we perform in the field. Hearing about your experiences allows us to see what our consumers would like to see from our company and the areas where we can improve. We are sorry to hear that you experienced fitting issues with this model, our brand being known for the compromise between comfort and performance of our products. This feedback will be internally reported to the development team, and we aim to improve going forward.

Regina
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
7 months ago

Size is off

I’m a 9.5 in most brands, but always smaller for Salomon. Size 9 fits me for both Thunder & Speed cross. I ordered Pulsar in size 9 and they are entirely too big. Returning and will try an 8.5

Response from salomon.com
Customer Service
3 months ago

Thank you for reaching out and for the feedback on the product. We are sorry to hear that you experienced fitting issues with this model, our brand being known for the compromise between comfort and performance of our products. This feedback will be internally reported to the development team, and we aim to improve going forward.

Gin
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
6 months ago

Pros and cons

They are somewhat narrow and I have a wider forefoot. They were my normal size but felt 1/2 - 1 size longer. I did really like the heel cup and arch support. The sole slopes up like a rocker in the heel and I really don’t like it. It created a weird flat/ dead spot. The placement of the laces ant the pocket on the tongue to tuck in the cinch laces was off. When the laces tightened the tightened over the opening to the pocket so the pocket was unusable. I like their appearance.

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emilyruns25
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
7 months ago

Nice gravel/easy trail shoe

Nice shoes - but fits more narrow than some other shoes from Salomon. I never know if I need a size 7 or 7.5 which is frustrating. I ordered a 7.5 which fits okay; fairly narrow and feels a bit long but I don't think a 7 would fit my foot at all. Otherwise good grip, nice cushion and fun color. Decent shoe for non-technical trails and gravel/dirt road daily runs. Size reference (women's): Pulsar 7.5, Thundercross 7.0, Speed Cross 7.5, Genesis 7.5, Aeroglide 7.0.

Response from salomon.com
Customer Service
3 months ago

Thank you for your detailed feedback and for sharing such a helpful size reference for other customers! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the grip, cushion and color. As different models use different molds, sizing can indeed vary across our range, which is why we'd recommend checking our size guide on the website or visiting one of our partner stores where our staff can help find the best fit. We hope you continue to enjoy your runs with Salomon!

KPL loves sports
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
7 months ago

Best shoe ever

I had a favourite Salomon shoes and over the past 2 years, I purchased 4 pairs I loved them that much. Then those shoes were phased out. Which shoes would I purchase to replace them? Well I found it. I love these shoes, recommend them to everyone and I use them for every activity.

Mik08
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago

Good

Sadly I don’t LOVE them. I really love the way they look but at the end of every run, I find my feet feel sore and doesn’t feel like enough cushion?? Maybe I’m being too picky but hopefully they will change over time !

Response from salomon.com
Customer Service
6 days ago

Thank you for reaching out and for the feedback on the product. The most valuable information we can receive from customers is feedback about how we perform in the field. Hearing about your experiences allows us to see what our consumers would like to see from our company and the areas where we can improve. We are sorry to hear that you experienced issues with this model, our brand being known for the compromise between comfort and performance of our products. This feedback will be internally reported to the development team, and we aim to improve going forward.

Kristiann
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 month ago

Excellent shoes

Super comfortable shoes with great traction. I've been using them for marathon training the last couple months and they're holding up nicely !

Dog Mom
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 month ago

so comfortable

Love the color, great fit and so comfortable. Love the speed lacing, so easy to put on and take off

Maryam
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 weeks ago

Comfortable & beautiful

I love the foam technology used. Super comfortable and beautiful colors. Highly recommend it.

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