![]() The Quicklace is identical and we can say, unlike some publications, that the length of the laces isn’t longer than the previous model. The top height is the same and the modified shape of the stone guard remains very effective. The torsional stiffness is also different, slightly more assertive on the Sense Ride 3.įor the rest, they are very comfortable with good foot envelopment around the ankle region and a well-held heel. On the other hand, our feet seemed better held laterally, the insole or the combo insole + sole do a great job in this area. After running for a while, the shoes become a little more flexible but they do remain stiff. The filtration under the forefoot is not obvious (little difference with the Sense Ride 2) and especially not under the heel. Contrary to what Salomon states, our field experience (trail + road) shows us that the version 3 has less cushioning than the 2. Once running the Salomon Sense Ride 3 has different sensations, especially in terms of cushioning. Could this be due to the Optivibe technology that is designed to protect the runner from vibrations? We wanted to be sure so we weighed a pair of Sense ride 2 next to the Sense Ride 3: the same size, 42 2/3: 267g Sense 2, 317g the 3. Straight away we noticed the weight difference at the back of the shoe. Unfortunately we didn’t feel the same way about the 3 rd Sense Ride version, it’s still a very well made shoe but we think they have lost what made them great: clever cushioning coupled with being reasonably lightweight. We really liked the Salomon Sense Ride version 2, to the point of awarding it a Test4outside FIRST Award. Pieps avalanche beacons, shovels, probes.And, of course, the intended application is the same. The outsole is still made of Contragrip and it retains the same pattern. The upper is still a mix of breathable mesh and TPU overlays. Overall, the two generations are more similar than different. MSRP is still $140. ![]() I didn’t ask about the reasoning behind the name change, but it makes sense: “Pro” may resonate with trail runners, but “Triple Crown” speaks much more to hikers. ![]() It’s not an entirely new model, and it will replace the Pro. The Odyssey Triple Crown could have been named the Odyssey Pro 2.0. The Odyssey Pro apparently did “really well” at retail, but I’m uncertain that it’s getting Lone Peak-level attention within the hiking community. Salomon denied that the Odyssey is its answer to the Altra Lone Peak ( my preview of the 4.0), which is the most popular shoe on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails. The target market is not subtle: thru-hikers (and other backpackers with a similar focus and style) who prefer most things about a trail running shoe, but who would benefit from hiking-specific touches like additional heel cup stability, tougher materials and construction, and a more wear-resistant outsole. In spring 2019 Salomon will release the second generation Odyssey, the Odyssey Triple Crown. The Salomon Odyssey Pro ( my review) is somewhat unique: instead of being a trail running shoe that has been adopted by hikers, it’s a hiking shoe that has the comfort, breathability, and weight of a trail runner. The Odyssey Triple Crown is the successor to the Odyssey Pro, with which it has more similarities than differences. ![]()
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