Our verdict
85
Great
- Gravel 87
- Versatile 60
- Technical 35
Salomon's bet in the gravel segment has resulted in the Aero Glide 3 GRVL. We appreciated how this versatile shoe uses its durable outsole to perform seamlessly across tarmac and gravel surfaces. The new EnergyFOAM EVO midsole offers an energetic experience that remains comfortable even in cold winter conditions. While the snug fit may not suit everyone, we found the overall ride to be highly enjoyable, making it difficult not to like this shoe.
Pros
- Very good energy return
- Excelent versatility
- Stable platform
- Outsole durability is very good
- Handles amazingly in cold weather runs
- Seamless, natural-feeling rocker
- Perfect for long off-road runs
- Above average value for performance
Cons
- Absence of reflective elements
- Fit can be too tight
- Absence of reflective elements
Awards
- Top 19% in trail running shoes
- Top 30% in Salomon running shoes
Comparison
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| Our score | 85 Great | 90 Superb | 79 Good | 79 Good | |
| Price | $160 | $160 | $135 | $250 | |
| Trail terrain | Gravel / Road-to-trail | Gravel / Road-to-trail | Gravel / Road-to-trailVersatile / Moderate terrain | Gravel / Road-to-trail | |
| Shock absorption | High | High | High | Moderate | |
| Energy return | High | High | Low | Low | |
| Traction | - | High | High | High | |
| Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Weight lab Weight brand | 9.7 oz / 275g 9.7 oz / 275g | 9.7 oz / 275g 9.7 oz / 276g | 10.2 oz / 289g 10.1 oz / 286g | 10.8 oz / 305g 10.2 oz / 290g | |
| Drop lab Drop brand | 8.4 mm 8.0 mm | 9.2 mm 8.0 mm | 8.0 mm 6.0 mm | 7.2 mm 6.0 mm | |
| Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
| Size | - | Slightly small | - | - | |
| Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Difference in midsole softness in cold | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
| Toebox durability | Very bad | Decent | Decent | Good | |
| Heel padding durability | Good | Decent | Good | Good | |
| Outsole durability | Good | Good | Good | Good | |
| Breathability | - | Warm | Moderate | Warm | |
| Width / fit | Medium | Medium | Wide | Narrow | |
| Toebox width | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | |
| Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Heel counter stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Lug depth | 2.3 mm | 2.3 mm | 3.5 mm | 3.2 mm | |
| Heel stack lab Heel stack brand | 39.1 mm 41.0 mm | 40.9 mm 41.0 mm | 38.3 mm 36.5 mm | 41.0 mm 41.0 mm | |
| Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 30.7 mm 33.0 mm | 31.7 mm 33.0 mm | 30.3 mm 30.5 mm | 33.8 mm 35.0 mm | |
| Widths available | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| For heavy runners | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
| Season | - | Winter | All seasons | All seasons | |
| Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Ranking | #155 Top 26% | #31 Top 9% | #232 Bottom 37% | #235 Bottom 37% | |
| Popularity | #382 Bottom 37% | #159 Top 43% | #347 Bottom 7% | #363 Bottom 2% |
Cushioning
Shock absorption
This section is a work in progress
Heel
Forefoot
Test results
| Aero Glide 3 GRVL | 144 SA |
| Average | 124 SA |
Compared to 107 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
62 SA
Shock absorption
160 SA
Energy return
This section is a work in progress
Heel
Forefoot
Test results
| Aero Glide 3 GRVL | 69.8% |
| Average | 56.5% |
Compared to 107 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
42.0%
Energy return
76.0%
Size and fit
Size
Internal length
Note: Our testing shows that internal length is not a great measure of fit. But, as many users have requested this specific test, we've decided to add it for those interested.
Test results
| Aero Glide 3 GRVL | 267.9 mm |
| Average | 269.2 mm |
Compared to 86 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
262.2 mm
Internal length
277.4 mm
Width / Fit
This section is a work in progress
Test results
| Aero Glide 3 GRVL | 94.5 mm |
| Average | 95.6 mm |
Compared to 118 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
89.8 mm
Width / Fit
100.4 mm
Toebox width
This section is a work in progress
Test results
| Aero Glide 3 GRVL | 71.6 mm |
| Average | 74.1 mm |
Compared to 118 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
67.1 mm
Toebox width
85.3 mm
Toebox height
This section is a work in progress
Test results
| Aero Glide 3 GRVL | 28.0 mm |
| Average | 26.9 mm |
Compared to 118 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
21.5 mm
Toebox height
31.8 mm
Traction / Grip
Traction test
This section is a work in progress
Test results
| Aero Glide 3 GRVL | 0.58 |
| Average | 0.65 |
Compared to 53 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
0.35
Forefoot traction
0.86
Flexibility / Stiffness
This section is a work in progress
Test results
| Aero Glide 3 GRVL | 19.3N |
| Average | 14.9N |
Compared to 107 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
3.2N
Flexibility ←→ Stiffness
26.4N
