![]() ![]() Inov-8 trail running shoes with ‘standard fit’ (as opposed to their ‘precision fit’) seems to be the best shoe fit I’ve found for my feet. Other issues such as pain in knees have gone away since I’ve got stronger and more experienced, but the issue with metatarsals has not. I started having these issues two summers ago when I started to get more involved in trail running and hiking. For my feet I also Solomon X Ultra Mid and other Salomon shoes I’ve tried seem too tight round toe area. It seems it also pushes my feet the wrong way. I bought Salomon X Ultra Mid on sale and just went out to try it. I have got issues with painful inflammation around the ball bone (metatarsals) above big toes with narrower shoes. I have foot which is quite thing otherwise, but the toe area is really wide. The width feels about perfect, but a higher-volume foot should work. Dry times are good: the mesh is very air-permeable, and there are few materials in the upper to retain water. ![]() On a few races and runs my feet have become soaked. Together, the fit and the exoskeleton achieve a near perfect balance of comfort and control. The upper is made mostly of fine-pored nylon mesh, with a supple but tough exoskeleton that improves durability, adds impact- and abrasion-resistance, and reduces lateral and fore/aft shifting inside the shoe. Last summer I ran the 28-mile Pawnee-Buchanan Loop with only one sock (I dropped the other while loading my car), and had no blisters or even hot spots when I finished. The upper’s interior is buttery smooth, with no rough seams or pinch-points. The fit is aided by Salomon’s Endofit, which is an elasticized yoke over the top of the foot, anchored into each side of the last as well as the Salomon Quick Laces, which apply more equal pressure than conventional laces. In this respect, it’s much more similar to the Salewa Lite Train ( my review) than the Altra Lone Peak 2.5 ( my long-term review). Sense ride 4 review pro#The Sense Pro fits securely, but it’s not constrictive. Fit: True to size, best for narrower feet. ![]() Neutral last, no supportive or corrective features.Upper: Breathable mesh nylon with reinforcing exoskeleton.It thrives on runs with a mix of pavement, gravel, smooth singletrack, and moderately technical trails - outings where a more specialized road or trail running shoe would at some point be notably inadequate. Overall, the Sense Pro is a lightweight and durable running shoe that offers a superb fit, excellent control, and moderate underfoot protection and cushioning. San Juan Solstice 50 (12k feet of climbing on singletrack and 4×4 roads).Run Rabbit Run 100 (mostly gentle trails and jeep roads).Daily training in Boulder’s foothills (steep and rocky, with ~2 miles of pavement to start and finish).Consider the range of runs and races for which it is or has been my go-to: I’m most impressed with the Sense Pro for its versatility. The differences between the original Sense Pro and the Sense Pro 2 are immaterial: the outsole has a slightly different lug pattern, and the upper has updated cosmetic details. The product page is mislabeled: “D” sizes are men’s and “B” sizes are women’s. The Sense Pro is also available from Amazon. My first pair was retired after 520 miles, and my second pair is nearing that point, now 440 miles deep. Sense ride 4 review free#A long-term review is in order: I’m now onto my third pair, and recently picked up two more from REI at 50 percent off, with free shipping and a $20 gift card bonus (with $100+ purchase by members, through July 13). If my quiver of running shoes were limited to just one model, I would select the Salomon Sense Pro, no question. The Salomon Sense Pro, my favorite all-around running shoe. ![]()
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