I do feel that the SR4 is slightly more performance oriented than the SR3, which I believe stems from the reduction in weight. While the cushioning is firm, it never feels harsh and the Optivibe does a fantastic job dampening the impact and taking the sting out of long descents even if the footing underneath is hard rock or pavement. When I am feeling strong and fresh, the SR4 can rise to the occasion with adequate response when pushed, easily handling faster paces.
#SALOMON SENSE RIDE 4 GTX PRO#
The Optivibe midsole remains essentially unchanged.Īs with the SR3, the SR4 is not speedy as say the S/Lab Sense or the new Pulsar (I have not tested but our review is here ) or Sense Pro 4 ( RTR review ), I find that my comfort and confidence level in this shoe contribute to a very efficient stride, especially on longer runs with my legs feeling less fatigued over time. Side by side with the SR3, performance and hold feel equally good. The heel counter has been slightly redesigned, with a visually more narrow and slightly higher profile and with thinner padding around the collar.Īnd with more strategically placed strips of padding below the heel collar. The tongue is gusseted (Endofit) to provide ease of entry, comfort and added stability, integrating perfectly with the Sensifit. The tongue thickness, shape and composition are the same as well, moderately padded and protective from the laces. The toe bumper has a slightly different look, but coverage is quite similar, as is thickness and performance, in that it is flexible and goes unnoticed while providing adequate protection in just about any terrain.Īs expected, the Salomon Quicklaces work like a dream and stow easily into the lace garage. The sock like Endofit provides unmatched comfort and fit, while the Sensifit overlay system locks the midfoot with a soft and comfortable hug with no pressure points. the innerlay/outerlay combination of the SR3 whose functionally has made no difference to me.Īs mentioned earlier, the upper material and fit have been dialed in ever so slightly, going from being perfect to yet more perfect for my tastes. The most noticeable change in the single layer mesh upper is the reversion back to welded overlays, vs. Midfoot security and heel hold are best in class.
The SR4 has just a little less room in the forefoot, not necessarily narrower, but with less vertical space, but again, oh so slightly so. Fit is true to size and consistent with the previous model, however is slightly less spacious than the Sense Ride 3, with the upper ever so slightly more dialed in and precise. The shoe feels lighter in and, and this is confirmed on the scale as it is about 0.45 oz / 13 g lighter than the previous model in my size US10. The overall size of the shoe is the same, but the new upper appears sleeker and more streamlined. Out of the box, it was immediately obvious to me that the Sense Ride 4 has gone on a bit of a diet. Weight Sense Ride 3 men’s US10 11.2 oz / 316 gĪvailable now including at our partners below. Jeff runs mostly on very steep technical terrain above Boulder often challenging well known local FKT's.Īpprox. Pros: Value, fit, security, comfort, versatility, traction, protection, weight drop, stability It drops approximately 0.45 oz / 12g in weight in my US 10 sample. Also retained is the ProFeel segmented flexible rock protection which allows for a great blend of ground feel and protection. while retaining the same Optivibe midsole made up of a highly shock and vibration absorbing heel insert embedded in a Dow Infuse Olefin/EVA main midsole.
#SALOMON SENSE RIDE 4 GTX UPGRADE#
The Sense Ride 4 is an incremental upgrade over the previous model, with a reconfigured upper.
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