Our verdict

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The Hypulse is a pair of hybrid runners that surprised testers with how well it can take on pavement and light trails with ease. These shoes from Salomon boast an insanely comfortable experience without sacrificing good looks. Although a tad stiff in the midsole, these shoes have an airy upper and a lightweight structure that trailheads and roadies love.

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  • Incredibly comfy
  • Fits true to size
  • No break-in needed
  • Great for roads and trails
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  • Airy upper
  • Lightweight
  • Compliment magnet
  • Easy to put on and take off
  • Also completes the casual look
  • Beginner-friendly

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  • Can struggle on slick surfaces

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Who should buy the Salomon Hypulse

The Salomon Hypulse is a solid pick for:

  • Newbie trail runners who want a pair of trail shoes that they can start their outdoor adventure in.
  • Trail runners who need a pair of shoes to take on routes with mixed terrain from hard pavement to dirt roads.
  • Those in the market for a pair of shoes that boasts about its superb comfort without giving up good looks.

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Who shouldn’t buy it

If you’re a fan of buttery smooth transitions and allergic to a stiff ride, the Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro is excellent for keeping your allergies at bay. For trailheads who want to steer clear of the complex set of laces that is the Quicklace system, the Salomon Alphacross 3 organiclab zip salomon xa pro.

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“Absolutely unbelievably comfortable,” was how a runner described the Salomon Hypulse. Another runner how these shoes had extra heel cushioning which made them more comfortable than they already are. As an added bonus, the break-in wasn’t an issue as a critic mentioned that they “didn’t have to walk it in at all.” 

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A Salomon fan was pleased with the “amazing fit” of these trail runners. According to a critic, the true-to-size fit adds to the overall comfort of these shoes as they “don’t ever feel pressure” on any part of their feet. 

Surprisingly lightweight

With the Salomon Hypulse weighing in at 274 grams, a runner said: “I was surprised at how light the Hypulse is.” Another mentioned that these trail runners are so light that it felt like “walking barefoot.” 

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The Salomon Hypulse is a versatile hybrid

According to an avid runner who took these to a 100-mile race, these are an “excellent road-to-trail hybrid.” Another runner was even specific enough to mention that the tread pattern was best suited for taking on light trails and dirt roads.

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However, a couple of critics mentioned that they found the sole to feel rather stiff underfoot.

Breathes and … soaks pretty well?

A runner loved how the 3D open Mesh of the Salomon Hypulse allowed their feet to “breathe very well” on their runs. 

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The Gore-Tex version didn’t get a standing ovation, though, as a reviewer complained about how the shoes “got wet immediately” when it started to rain. Another was even harsh enough to mention that “a sponge is more waterproof” than this version of the Hypulse.

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The Quicklace system is loved by a trail runner as it “makes putting on and taking off easy.” The lacing system is definitely not just there for convenience as another runner said that this added to the “excellent fit” of these shoes.

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However, for one critic, the lacing system needed some time to get used to. They said that trying to get locked in with these eventually turned into a set of very long strings that would "constantly be stepped on" despite being tucked into other laces.

Make heads turn on and off the trails

For a runner who took these out to the mountains, they said that they “got azul of compliments on the shoes.” Another described these as “very beautiful aesthetically.” 

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