Salomon Sense Ride 5 after 200 km

A running shoe review

One of my most recent additions to the running shoe collection is the Sense Ride 5 by Salomon. 200 km in, I can share my opinion on these.

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Usually, I run on mixed terrain, so I was looking for a light shoe for asphalt, but with traction for moderate trails. This one seemed to be sitting right there.

I have had Salomons for running and hiking before, but this shoe seems different in comparison.

The shoe is light (253 g, W), and the midsole is more puffy and responsive than previous models I have had; also, the toe guard is very minimalistic when compared.

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I find the outsole pattern well designed — it's subtle, but does the job. As with most Salomons, the pattern is like coming out of the sole (elevated, not pressed into the sole), which is a great option as this kills the chance of rocks and cones getting stuck in the soles (trust me, for trails this is important). Meanwhile, the pattern is less prominent than that of a standard trail shoe, ensuring a comfortable run also on a flat surface.

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Quicklace is one of the best lacing options for running shoes. Together with a nice storage pocket, this relieves you from untied or muddy laces during the run.

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The shoe is moderately cushioned, exactly as described. The heel part provides good support even with moderate cushioning.

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I would say it is a spring-autumn shoe, not sure yet about hotter summer weather, but I’m sure that winter is not the season for this shoe. The mesh is breathable, probably too breathable and thin for winter runs.

The fit and width are normal (not narrow, not wide), but for the sizing, I would recommend going with slightly larger than your average shoe size. I have EU size 38, but for these, I took 38 2/3 for a comfy fit. That, I would say, is Salomon’s standard — just consider a slightly larger size.

If compared to the Speedcross model, I do prefer the shoe not as high as Speedcross. Sense Ride 5 is more gentle and lower heel height, but that is also linked to recommended terrain.

Technical overview

• Running terrain: Mixed terrain
• Cushioning: Moderate
• Shoe width: Standard
• Drop: 8.3 in mm
• Weight: 253 g (W)
• Lug depth: 3.5 mm
• Lacing system: Quicklace®
• Lining: Textile
• Inlay sole: Textile
• Outsole: Rubber
• Upper: Textile / Synthetic

Wear and tear — after 200 km, I do not see any obvious signs of the shoe being worn apart from getting a bit dirty. This is great as I tend to hit my ankle area together when tired or on more technical trails, so inner ankle bits always get torn. Also outsole pattern has not been worn out much.

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Overall, I find this shoe a great value for money. I got mine online at a local outlet store for around 75 EUR, but I see online prices ranging from 85 to 130 EUR. Choose wisely where you buy them.

If you prefer a lab review on this model, my recommendation is to also check out the review by **Run Repeat**. They also display several current deals with more friendly prices.

Cheers!