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  1. Shoes
  2. New Balance Tektrel vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

New Balance Tektrel vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

New Balance Tektrel

New Balance Tektrel

$90
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

£74.99

Quick verdict

New Balance Tektrel

$90

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

£74.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (78 vs 63)
  • To spend $6 less
  • A lighter option (45 g less)
  • More cushioning (35 vs 32.2 mm heel stack)
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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

New Balance Tektrel· leads in none

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    32 mm
    35 mmTop 43%
  • Lightness

    293 g
    248 gTop 10%
  • Grip

    2.4 mm
    2.5 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $90Top 8%
    $84Top 5%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between New Balance Tektrel vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Best value in this comparison
Feature
New Balance Tektrel$90Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL£74.99

Essentials

$90
£74.99
2024
2025
293 g
248 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail/Gravel Running Shoe
Trails and mixed surfaces
mixed terrain, gravel, paved surfaces, parks
Trail running and outdoor activities
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Cushioning

8 mm
8 mm
32.2 mm
35 mm
24.2 mm
27 mm
Performance cushioning midsole
optiFOAM² cushioning with dynamic rebound
—
Moderate cushioning with smooth landings

Grip & protection

AT Tread rubber with aggressive lug design
Gravel Contagrip® with 2.5 mm chevron‑style lugs
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Light protective toe cap and structured upper

Upper & fit

—
Engineered mesh with TPU reinforcements
—
Standard sockliner
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On the terrain

How New Balance Tektrel vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a groundAverage
New Balance Tektrel40
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL47

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

New Balance Tektrel66
  • Cushioning26/40
  • Lightness15/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL83
  • Cushioning31/40
  • Lightness27/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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New Balance Tektrel

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: New Balance Tektrel vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL?

For value comparison: The New Balance Tektrel ($90) provides premium features compared to the Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL ($84). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the New Balance Tektrel or the Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL?

The Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL is newer: it came out in 2025, and the New Balance Tektrel in 2024.

Looking for alternatives to New Balance Tektrel?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Nike Juniper Trail 3
Nike Juniper Trail 3

Nike

$90Score 54−9
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2Kiprun Kipsummit
Kiprun Kipsummit

Kiprun

$89.99−$0.01Score 84+21

Better than New Balance Tektrel at:

  • A higher overall score (84 vs 63)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 32.2 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
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3Kiprun MT3
Kiprun MT3

Kiprun

$89.99−$0.01Score 70+7

Better than New Balance Tektrel at:

  • A higher overall score (70 vs 63)
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