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Salomon Aero Blaze 3 review: what runners say
Fit
True to size per available sources; spacious toe box with good midfoot lockdown. Wide-footed runners may want to size up half a size.
Feel
Expanded TPU midsole (Optivibe/Energy Foam Evo) with quick response and controlled compression. Balanced ride between cushioning and reactivity, without the extreme softness of max-cushion options.
Durability
Contagrip outsole with perimeter coverage; some sources report minor midsole chunks exposed on sharp gravel. Expected mileage not quantified by sources.
Best for
Versatile daily trainer for easy runs, progressions, and tempo sessions up to marathon pace. Also suited to mixed surfaces (road/dirt/gravel) in the GRVL variant.
Weak points
Forefoot instability on technical terrain with lateral pronation episodes. The GRVL version shows exposed midsole vulnerable to sharp gravel.
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