Running Shoes Buying Guide

Cushioned and responsive, these Salomon road-running shoes are ready for any run. They're lightweight and designed to keep you rolling through each stride. optiFOAM² midsoles give you a snappy feel.




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View all Salomon Men's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 35 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 27 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Textile |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | optiFOAM² |
| Outsole | Road Contagrip |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 0.22 oz |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
| 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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The Aero Blaze 3 is that rare shoe everyone ends up loving. I use it for everything—easy miles, tempo efforts, long aerobic runs—and it handles all of it without feeling out of place. The rocker geometry is elite: smooth, quick, and effortless when you settle into pace. The cushioning feels balanced and protective, and the overall ride is so good that nearly all my training partners have picked up a pair after trying mine. This is one of those shoes you can build your whole week around. Honestly might order a couple more just to have backups!!
This was my first time using a Salomon product and I am beyond excited for where they are headed within road running. My first impression centered around how light the shoes felt. Very simple shoe, but they get the job done and felt great at a variety of paces. I also really enjoyed walking around in them in addition to my runs. My only updates that I would like to see are more of a personal preference- more support in the midfoot upper, a slightly wider forefoot, and more color blocking in the upper and color in the midsole :) This shoe has been so fun to use- I’ve got 25 miles on them in my first week. Lastly, I’m curious about the durability as so far the rubber seems okay, but the exposed midsole seems to have slightly more wear than I would expect. One of my favorite shoes this year!!!
They say never use new gear on a race. Well, I bought the Aero Blaze 3s, did a 2 mile neighborhood walk, then ran the Biggest Little Ultra 12 Hour race in these shoes. I got a minor blister in my right pinky toe. No factor. I don't know who "they" are. But when it comes to the AeroBlaze 3s, I think they are wrong.
These shoes at first feel light and comfortable to walk around at the running shop. However, after run in a nearby park on a variety of surfaces at warm- up, progressive efforts and cool down, they are not for me. They are too soft. The cushion makes the shoe unstable. I do not recommend these.
After many years wearing Asics, I decided to test the French‑inspired Salomon Aero Blaze 3 — and the results are outstanding. Lightweight engineered mesh, responsive Energy Foam midsole, and precision fit deliver comfort support and grip. Salomon’s design innovation makes for an amazing experience!
I have been running in these for a few weeks now, they are very comfortable but too soft for my liking, would classify them as highly cushioned rather than the "moderate" listed in the product description.
I've only had days for a couple of days, but they are extremely comfortable right out of the box. Very light and breathable, it's nice that somebody makes a narrow shoe for somebody with a narrow foot.
I have run about 50 miles in these, and they are very light and at the same time have a lot of cushion. They also seem to have formed into the shape of my foot without a lot of miles put on them.
This is my go-to long run shoe. It's good on road and packed gravel and does pretty well in the wet, too. It's one of those "put it on and forget it" kind of shoes.
I bought these to replace my DRX Bliss running shoes that had over 500 miles on them. These are very comfortable with good cushioning.