Nike Juniper Trail 3 vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Nike Juniper Trail 3

$90

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

£74.99

Quick verdict

Nike Juniper Trail 3

$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 54)
To spend $6 less
A lighter option (75 g less)
More cushioning (35 vs 32 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

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

Nike Juniper Trail 3· leads in none

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
32 mm
35 mmTop 43%
Lightness
323 g
248 gTop 10%
Grip
2.6 mm
2.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$90Top 8%
$84Top 5%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Nike Juniper Trail 3 vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (17)

Essentials

$90

£74.99

2024

2025

323 g

248 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Trail/Gravel Running Shoe

Less technical trails and mixed terrain

mixed terrain, gravel, paved surfaces, parks

Trail running, hiking, light trail routes

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Cushioning

10 mm

8 mm

32 mm

35 mm

22 mm

27 mm

ComfiRide foam midsole for responsive, cushioned ride

optiFOAM² cushioning with dynamic rebound

Flexible midfoot and soft collar foam minimize distractions

Moderate cushioning with smooth landings

Grip & protection

Nike Trail All-Terrain Compound (ATC) rubber for improved grip

Gravel Contagrip® with 2.5 mm chevron‑style lugs

Reinforced forefoot and rubber lugs for trail traction

Light protective toe cap and structured upper

All-Terrain Compound (ATC) rubber provides confident grip on varied surfaces

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Upper & fit

Durable woven mesh and mixed materials for comfort and support

Engineered mesh with TPU reinforcements

Cushioned removable insole

Standard sockliner

Lace-up closure with secure midfoot band

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On the terrain

How Nike Juniper Trail 3 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 ground							Average
Nike Juniper Trail 3							36
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL							47

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Nike Juniper Trail 357

Cushioning25/40
Lightness7/35
Smooth roll25/25

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL83

Cushioning31/40
Lightness27/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Nike Juniper Trail 3 vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL?

For value comparison: The Nike Juniper Trail 3 ($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 Nike Juniper Trail 3 or the Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL?

The Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL is newer: it came out in 2025, and the Nike Juniper Trail 3 in 2024.

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New Balance Tektrel

New Balance

$90Score 63+9

Better than Nike Juniper Trail 3 at:

A higher overall score (63 vs 54)
A lighter option (30 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

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Kiprun Kipsummit

Kiprun

$89.99−$0.01Score 84+30

Better than Nike Juniper Trail 3 at:

A higher overall score (84 vs 54)
A lighter option (28 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 32 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun MT3

Kiprun

$89.99−$0.01Score 70+16

Better than Nike Juniper Trail 3 at:

A higher overall score (70 vs 54)
A lighter option (8 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

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Popular Comparisons

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Shoes

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

Nike Juniper Trail 3· leads in none

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
32 mm
35 mmTop 43%
Lightness
323 g
248 gTop 10%
Grip
2.6 mm
2.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$90Top 8%
$84Top 5%

Pick a ground

Average

Nike Juniper Trail 3

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Nike Juniper Trail 3 vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Nike Juniper Trail 3

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Quick verdict

Spec profile