Salomon Pulsar

The Salomon Pulsar is a responsive trail running shoe with superfoam cushioning, All Terrain Contagrip grip and stability designed for versatile trail running.

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5 video reviews

£135

Pricier than 47% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 281 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 29 mm
Forefoot Stack: 23 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

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
29 mm
Lightness
281 gTop 41%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

£135

2025

281 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

mixed trail, smooth & rocky paths

Cushioning

6 mm

29 mm

23 mm

optiFOAM² / superfoam cushioning

Moderate cushioning with energy return

Grip & protection

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with moderate lugs

High foot protection

Upper & fit

Synthetic/textile mesh with SensiFit™

Standard sockliner

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On the terrain

How Salomon Pulsar 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.

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FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Salomon Pulsar64

Cushioning20/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The Salomon Pulsar was released in 2025.

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A higher overall score (93 vs 72)
A lighter option (6 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 29 mm heel stack)

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Better than Salomon Pulsar at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 72)
A lighter option (6 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 29 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

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$150Score 86+14

Better than Salomon Pulsar at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 72)
More cushioning (39 vs 29 mm heel stack)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Salomon Pulsar with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including Salomon for the ultimate trail running experience.

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

Weak points

Cushioning

Cushioning
29 mm
Lightness
281 gTop 41%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

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Salomon Pulsar

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