Salomon Temper

The Salomon Temper is a versatile trail running shoe with Optivibe™ cushioning, All Terrain Contagrip grip and anti‑debris mesh designed for mixed trail terrains.

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5 video reviews

€60

Cheaper than 98% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 290 g
Drop: 8 mm
Heel Stack: 27 mm
Forefoot Stack: 19 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…).

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Strengths

Affordability

Weak points

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
27 mm
Lightness
290 g
Grip
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$60Top 1%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€60

2025

290 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

mixed terrain

Cushioning

8 mm

27 mm

19 mm

Optivibe™ cushioning

Moderate cushioning and comfort

Grip & protection

All Terrain Contagrip® with 3.5 mm lugs

Light foot protection

Upper & fit

Anti‑debris mesh and high‑resistance fabrics

Standard comfort sockliner

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On the terrain

How Salomon Temper 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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Salomon Temper							48

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Salomon Temper61

Cushioning20/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

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At $60, the Salomon Temper represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.

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The Salomon Temper was released in 2025.

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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

Strengths

Affordability

Weak points

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
27 mm
Lightness
290 g
Grip
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$60Top 1%

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Salomon Temper

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