Salomon Sense Ride
Every version of the Sense Ride we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Sense Ride rates above 37% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Sense Ride, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Salomon Sense Ride 5 | 2023 | 9.1 oz | 30/24mm stack · 8mm drop | 78 | +4 | 1 | — |
| Salomon Sense Ride 4 | 2021 | 9.2 oz | — | 74 | -3 | — | — |
| Salomon Sense Ride 3 | 2020 | 10.3 oz | — | 77 | +10 | — | — |
| Salomon Sense Ride 2 | 2019 | 9.1 oz | — | 67 | -6 | 8 | $120 MSRP |
| Salomon Sense Ride | 2017 | 9.5 oz | 8mm drop | 73 | — | 2 | $120 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Salomon
Sense Ride 578 78 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 69
v5 (2023) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 30mm stack · 8mm drop
One reviewer calls it a true multiuse shoe, good on road and trail, and wore it for a 17 mile trail race.
Durability 74Overall78Appearance77Durability74Value73Comfort64Cushioning57Confidence69Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it a true multiuse shoe, good on road and trail, and wore it for a 17 mile trail race.
Cons
Its three reviewers rate cushioning 3 out of 5, and one moved to the Salomon UltraGlide 2 wanting more.
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Salomon
Sense Ride 474 74 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 53
v4 (2021) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.2 oz
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, durability, looks and value 5 out of 5.
Durability 78Overall74Appearance80Durability78Value75Comfort69Cushioning59Confidence53Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, durability, looks and value 5 out of 5.
Cons
The other rated Sense Ride versions score 65 to 81.
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Salomon
Sense Ride 377 77 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 67
v3 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
Durability 79Overall77Appearance82Durability79Value76Comfort70Cushioning61Confidence67Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
Cons
Scores across the Sense Ride line have ranged from 65 to 81.
At an average of 10.3 oz it sits in the heavy weight band.
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Salomon
Sense Ride 267 67 Below average Below average Below average 8 reviews Confidence 69
v2 (2019) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.1 oz
Reviewers praise the Contagrip outsole for traction on technical and wet trails, one racing 50 miles in them.
Durability 76MSRP $120
Overall67Appearance81Durability76Value76Comfort65Cushioning56Confidence69Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers praise the Contagrip outsole for traction on technical and wet trails, one racing 50 miles in them.
Appearance draws 4.5 out of 5, and reviewers describe it as comfortable and among the best fitting shoes they have owned.
Several reviewers used it as their first trail shoe and say it made the move off road easy.
Cons
One reviewer finds the heel less supportive than the original Sense Ride, feeling looser on technical trails.
Cushioning draws 4.1 out of 5, the lowest mark of any dimension, and one reviewer calls it a firm ride on road.
The original Sense Ride scores 81 on two reviews against its 65.
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Salomon
Sense Ride73 73 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 69
v1 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers rate the grip on wet rock and mud highly.
Durability 73MSRP $120
Overall73Appearance81Durability73Value71Comfort64Cushioning55Confidence69Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate the grip on wet rock and mud highly.
Reviewers find the toe box roomier than other Salomon trail models.
Cons
Durability draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Both reviewers needed a break-in period before the stiffness and rubbing eased.
Scores across the Sense Ride line have ranged from 65 to 81.