![]() Matryx mesh incorporates aramid Kevlar type fiber to deliver very breathable, durable, extremely secure uppers at very low weights. The key update is a new Matryx mesh upper. I love the return to classic S/Lab Sense colors here after the muted off white/gray of v1. Official Midsole Stack Height: 24.5mm heel / 18.5mm forefootįull Stack Height: men’s 31mm heel (measured) / 25mm forefoot ( 6 drop spec) Rock protection from the “plate”, a Pro Feel film and potentially also the increased flexibility makes it less propulsive but more terrain conforming. A slightly wider rear platform while it would add some weight would be welcome. Narrow rear platform does not favor heel striking, limiting distance potential for most. Slightly more flexible and agile feeling upfront Improved fit for sure: less binding and constrained overall, less dense mesh, more toe box room, still one of the most secure highest performing uppers. Still the lightest trail runner (and for that matter one of the lightest road racers) on the planet I know of While I do not have my v1 with me, I clearly detect differences, if subtle in both fit and ride. I always run trail shoes on a firm consistent surface to detect ride and fit characteristics without the variations of terrain in the mix. My testing to date includes 3 runs: 2 on packed snow and one on a very firm indoor track. The outsole remains Salomon’s Contragrip with 2.5mm lugs with a soft ground v2 version also available. The midsole foam is an EVA / Olefin block copolymer foam said to be the same in firmness as Energy Surge of the v1 now renamed to Energy Foam with the denser medial insert still in the mix. No other changes are specifically called out by Salomon with the weight of my US9 sample remains almost exactly the same as v1 at 6.16 oz / 175g as does the measured stack height of about 31mm heel / 25mm forefoot and 6mm drop. The update is (mostly) to the upper with a new Matryx aramid reinforced mesh. ![]() The v1 ( RTR Review ) was an amazing shoe for those fast and furious trail runs but also a top short distance road race shoe.įor v2 the iconic red and white colors of the original S/Lab Sense, the “Kilian Shoe” with the OG shown below return. It is Salomon’s pinnacle short distance racer. The S/Lab Pulsar 2, the lightest trail shoe we know of and for its stack height and real outsole one of the lightest running shoes.
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