Salomon Glide Max review

Who should buy the Salomon Glide Max

The Glide Max from Salomon is a certified must for road runners who wish to buy a: 

• Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Womens daily trainer
• maxed-out running shoe that won't drag them down. 

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The Salomon Glide Max also has its fair share of letdowns and among them is the lack of breathability, especially for summer runs. If you want a cool breeze to silver toes, the Жилет yves salomon salomon x copson ultra raid sneakers in whitevanilla iceracing.

Looking for a more energetic and responsive ride? The Brooks Glycerin 20 T-shirt Salomon Sense preto. 

The titan that glides

At 37.4 mm cushion in the heel, "we are stacked big," is what one runner has to say about the Salomon Glide Max. Protection is paramount in this shoe; almost everyone can agree to this.

But if you're thinking that its mammoth form is here to disrupt silver heel-to-toe transitions, you're mistaken. It has a rocker geometry that generates fast transitions; an expert has this to say—it "has us glidin'." 

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The Glide Max is soft and plush; one runner says it's "clearly not the usual from Salomon!"

Further solidifying the shoe's claims to comfort, another road runner adds that it's "plush upon step-in." "The foam feels forgiving without feeling too soft," remarks another. 

And as far as experience goes, the closest they can compare it to is the Hoka Rincon 3. However, it's also worth noting that the pillowy midsole can also mean early Wayfarer out or compression, especially in the forefoot.

In a video review, a running expert claims that because of this, he can feel the ground from the balls of his foot, plus it makes the ride feel "uneven." 

The Salomon Glide Max is not a dedicated speed shoe 

"I am lacking a little more 'kick.'" This is what one long-time runner states about the Salomon Glide Max. Because it's more of a softie and a shock-absorbing shoe, it falters when it comes to responsiveness. 

So much so, a handful of critics admit that they struggled to pick up the pace in the Glide Max. 

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"At no point do you feel unsafe or unsure" is one of the comments left by happy and very satisfied reviewers. The daily trainer's base is wide and it's complemented by its grippy outsole.

Here to last

Grip aside, the outsole is also an out-and-out bruiser. After 20-plus miles, it still had no excessive wear and tear. As a commenter explains it, he expects nothing less from what he calls an "always excellent" Contragrip outsole. 

Colossal by look, but never in weight

Having read numerous reviews that mention "lightweight" and "very light," at 275 grams/9.7 ounces in US men's 9, this behemoth doesn't tip the scales. It looks humongous, but it doesn't reflect on paper and on the run; almost everyone was shocked.

But more importantly, Salomon fans were giddy and excited because the shoe has successfully kept the weight down to an absolute minimum. 

For a quick comparison, daily trainers, on average, weigh in at 281 grams/9.9 ounces while maximalist daily running shoes weigh in at 300 grams/10.6 ounces, on average.

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When it comes to fit, it's on the voluminous and roomy side. "We are talking Altra or Topo toe box room and volume here," reported one expert.

Meanwhile, a runner with wide feet states that this is "no doubt the roomiest Salomon upper ever." His toes were splaying comfortably and his foot felt unrestrained. 

And for the narrow-footed fellas out there, don't fret. If it feels too much, cinching down the laces does the trick. Plus, they don't bite. 

Keep the Glide Max away for summer runs

In the summer months, "this is going to be a sponge," warns one avid runner. According to him, he ran in the low 50-degree range, and his feet were "more than comfortably warm." 

Good looks: It doesn't scream at you

The Salomon Glide Max is not flashy, but it's "still a thing of beauty," shared one wearer. To this, observers agree. "It's elegant in its simplicity," chimes in another reviewer. And when it comes to the shoe's color combos, "man, Salomon knows how to nail a colorway."