Our verdict

85
Great
  • Gravel 87
  • Versatile 60
  • Technical 35
Salomon's bet in the gravel segment has resulted in the Aero Glide 3 GRVL. We appreciated how this versatile shoe uses its durable outsole to perform seamlessly across tarmac and gravel surfaces. The new EnergyFOAM EVO midsole offers an energetic experience that remains comfortable even in cold winter conditions. While the snug fit may not suit everyone, we found the overall ride to be highly enjoyable, making it difficult not to like this shoe.

Pros

  • Very good energy return
  • Excelent versatility
  • Stable platform
  • Outsole durability is very good
  • Handles amazingly in cold weather runs
  • Seamless, natural-feeling rocker
  • Perfect for long off-road runs
  • Above average value for performance

Cons

  • Absence of reflective elements
  • Fit can be too tight
  • Absence of reflective elements

Awards

Cushioning

Shock absorption

This section is a work in progress

Heel
Forefoot
Test results
Aero Glide 3 GRVL 144 SA
Average 123 SA
Compared to 105 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
62 SA
Shock absorption
160 SA

Energy return

This section is a work in progress

Heel
Forefoot
Test results
Aero Glide 3 GRVL 69.8%
Average 56.5%
Compared to 105 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
42.0%
Energy return
76.0%

Size and fit

Size

Owners of this shoe, how does it fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large

Internal length

Note: Our testing shows that internal length is not a great measure of fit. But, as many users have requested this specific test, we've decided to add it for those interested.
Test results
Aero Glide 3 GRVL 267.9 mm
Average 269.3 mm
Compared to 84 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
262.2 mm
Internal length
277.4 mm

Width / Fit

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Aero Glide 3 GRVL 94.5 mm
Average 95.6 mm
Compared to 116 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
89.8 mm
Width / Fit
100.4 mm

Toebox width

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Aero Glide 3 GRVL 71.6 mm
Average 74.1 mm
Compared to 116 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
67.1 mm
Toebox width
85.3 mm

Toebox height

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Aero Glide 3 GRVL 28.0 mm
Average 26.9 mm
Compared to 116 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
21.5 mm
Toebox height
31.8 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

This section is a work in progress

Test results
Aero Glide 3 GRVL 19.3N
Average 14.8N
Compared to 105 trail running shoes
Number of shoes
3.2N
Flexibility ←→ Stiffness
26.4N