Our verdict

The zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 is the most affordable shoe from the Salomon X Ultra series. But we are delighted to report that it is a beast for its entry-level category! Stable, durable, and comfortable, the shoe is ready for all-day adventures on moderate mixed terrain. Its supportive build didn't let our feet buckle once while the aggressive tread pattern bit onto the trail like hungry. The surprising breathability of this Salomon shoe makes it most suitable for the warmer season.

zapatillas de running Salomon competición asfalto voladoras más de 100 Pros

  • Casaco fino Salomon Bonatti Waterproof azul mulher
  • Salomon Cross Pro
  • zapatillas de running Salomon distancias cortas sostenibles en CO2 talla 40.5
  • Yves Salomon Army Black DouDoune Down Jacket
  • Breathable upper and perforated insole
  • tenis salomon alphacross blast branco neutro
  • Salomon na cały rok Czarne

zapatillas de running Salomon competición asfalto voladoras más de 100 Cons

  • Salomon Ultra Glide Παπούτσια Για Τρέξιμο Trail
  • Salomon Socks Sukat Live Low 3 Paria

Audience verdict

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Who should buy

Don't miss out on the Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 if you are in search of the following:

  • Tackle Any Trail in the Salomon Sense Ride 2
  • an entry-level hiking shoe for shorter hikes on moderate terrain
  • a breathable outdoor shoe for warmer temperatures
  • Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 review

Who should NOT buy

Even though there is nothing inherently wrong with the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38, it is possible that this shoe may not match your hiking needs 100%. Luckily, Salomon has a very wide range of hiking footwear for all sorts of trail challenges.

Bidão Salomon Soft Flask 150 ml Standard 28 mm azul claro Salomon Outpulse Tecnologias Salomon socks Meias De Tripulação De Trail Run Ultra ski gloves salomon propeller gore tex u lc1634200 black for more confidence on technical terrain.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 lab test

zapatillas de running Salomon competición asfalto voladoras más de 100 | Cushioning

Heel stack

Compared to an average hiking shoe, the platform of the Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 is slightly more elevated above the ground. We measured its heel stack at 34.4 mm which is just a couple of millimeters above the average.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Heel stack

The shoe offers a rather balanced underfoot experience which buffered our feet from rocks and debris but didn't mute the ground feel completely. It also offered sufficient impact protection for long, all-day hikes.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 34.4 mm
Average 32.3 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
22.0 mm
Heel stack
39.4 mm

zapatillas de running Salomon competición asfalto voladoras más de 100 | Forefoot stack

As the shoe's platform got thinner towards the toes, the balls of our feet felt pretty connected to the trail.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Forefoot stack

The shoe's forefoot stack height proved to be a couple of millimeters lower than average at 18.9 mm.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 18.9 mm
Average 21.2 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
10.7 mm
Forefoot stack
31.0 mm

Drop

We were surprised by the rather steep heel-to-toe drop of this Salomon shoe. Subtracting its forefoot height from the heel stack, we got a whopping 15.5 mm!

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Drop

But is this a bad thing? Not for 99% of hikers, no.

Unless you are specifically looking for a low-drop hiking shoe to achieve more natural biomechanics, you won't mind the high drop of the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38.

On the contrary, it will provide more shock absorption in the heel without elevating the entire foot high off the ground. And it will prevent your Achilles and calves from overworking if you carry a heavier pack.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 15.5 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
4.7 mm
Drop
16.0 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 packs a moderately firm foam for the midsole. We measured it at 26.1 HA which is close to the hiking shoe average.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Midsole softness

But it feels significantly firmer than the static durometer reading might suggest because it is also lined with hard rubber and is mixed with a stiff stability chassis.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 26.1 HA
Average 27.7 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
13.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
39.0 HA

Midsole softness in cold (%)

Cold weather is yet another factor that can make the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 feel even firmer.

After keeping the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes and repeating the durometer measurement, we found that its midsole firmness jumped up by 21% and returned a reading of 31.6 HA.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Difference in midsole softness in cold

It doesn't mean that the shoe will turn into a brick overnight but it will take some breaking in once you put it back on the foot.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 21%
Average 19%
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
7%
Midsole softness in cold
29%

Insole thickness

We loved how the shoe's well-padded insole contributed to the comfort, offering the additional 7.6 mm of foam underfoot. This is more than you see in the average hiking shoe. 

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Insole thickness
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 7.6 mm
Average 5.5 mm
Compared to 25 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
2.6 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 is slightly small (26 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 29 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Ténis Salomon Supercross Blast GORE-TEX castanho pálido branco

Straight from the box, the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 impressed us with plenty of room around the metatarsals. We Bre almost recommend it to hikers with wide feet but the tip of its toebox gets notably narrower and lower towards the front.

So let's take a closer look at the shoe's gel mold...

The distance between the mold's most protruding points is quite impressive. At 97.9 mm, it is a few solid millimeters wider than average!

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Ténis Salomon Supercross Blast GORE-TEX castanho pálido branco

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 97.9 mm
Average 94.3 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
90.0 mm
Ténis Salomon Supercross Blast GORE-TEX castanho pálido branco
97.9 mm

Toebox width - big toe

Around the big toe, we measured the mold's width at 72.7 mm. This is on par with the average and, as medium-width footers, we have nothing to complain about.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Toebox width - big toe
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 72.7 mm
Average 72.7 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
67.3 mm
Toebox width - big toe
76.7 mm

Toebox height

However, the TPU mudguard/toe bumper limits the vertical space of this Salomon shoe making it feel slightly tighter at 24.4 mm of toebox height. But gladly, it's not too critical and if you've worn Salomon shoes in the past, it's going to feel familiar.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Toebox height
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 24.2 mm
Average 28.1 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
24.2 mm
Toebox height
35.4 mm

Quicklace

The zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Today Salomon's proprietary Quicklace closure.

We love this setup for how quick and easy it is to regulate. There is also a handy lace garage on the tongue that helps to hide the excess strings.

Stability

Lateral stability test

Salomon states that the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 belongs to its Stable footwear category which offers a solid amount of foot support.

Even though we wouldn't call it the most stable hiking shoe we've tested (and certainly not as stable as the ski gloves salomon propeller gore tex u lc1634200 black GTX), we felt quite confident in the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38. After both on-trail experience and in-house testing, we believe that it does lower the risk of ankle rolls and foot buckling.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 medial support

Torsional rigidity

The torsional rigidity of this Salomon shoe didn't allow us to twist it so freely in our manual test. Thus, we rated its stiffness with a pretty high score of 4.

 

The unforgiving Advanced Chassis around the heel is of course the leading stability component of the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38. It holds the rearfoot firmly in place, preventing the heel from shifting and rolling inwards (overpronating) from the very moment it touches the ground.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Advanced Chassis

If you are someone with severe overpronation or if you prefer extra stability for a heavy pack and tricky terrain, the TPU chassis of the X Ultra 4 GTX or the XA Pro 3D v9 provides even more side-to-side containment and arch support.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 4
Average 3.5
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The heel counter of the ski gloves salomon propeller gore tex u lc1634200 black feels like it's been cemented around the ankle! But in a good way.

Showing just a little give on the sides and none at the back, it deserves a high stiffness score of 4 out of 5. It works together with the Advanced Chassis to stabilize the back of the foot and minimizes undesirable foot play inside the shoe as well.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

Salomon made sure that the landing area of the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 was wide enough to provide solid footing.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Midsole width in the forefoot

Measuring the widest part of its midsole, our caliper returned 115.3 mm. That's about 5 mm wider than the average but not too wide to feel burly.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 115.3 mm
Average 111.0 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
103.0 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
117.6 mm

Darüber hinaus enthält Salomon eine

At 88.5 mm, the shoe is also slightly wider than average in the widest area of the heel.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Midsole width in the heel

Overall, we found the midsole dimensions of this Salomon shoe to be quite optimal for navigating less predictable terrain like loose rocks and soft muddy patches.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 88.5 mm
Average 86.9 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
79.2 mm
Darüber hinaus enthält Salomon eine
101.6 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Even with its sturdy upper and hard rubber outsole, the Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 remained fairly bendy and cooperative whenever we needed to flex our feet. This helped the shoe feel a bit more nimble.

To back this up, we measured how much force it takes to bend the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 to a 90-degree angle. At 22.5N, it required 30% less than the average hiking shoe.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 22.5N
Average 29.6N
salomon xa pro 3d gore tex chaussures trail running RSCSM.
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
1.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
54.0N

Stiffness in cold (%)

But if you take the Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 out on a chilly day, you will find that it stiffens up a bit.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Difference in stiffness in cold

Repeating the force gauge measurement after 20 minutes of cold exposure, we found that the shoe required 21.2%% more effort to bend. This is not critical but it does mean that some warming up and breaking in is going to be needed.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 21%
Average 28%
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
4%
Stiffness in cold
75%

Weight

Without the added weight of waterproofing or any other technical components, the Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 comes in at 12.9 oz (367g) in a men's US size 9. A bit lighter than average.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Weight

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 12.95 oz (367g)
Average 13.23 oz (375g)
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
11.01 oz (312g)
Weight
17.14 oz (486g)

Breathability

As you can see, there is no "GTX" abbreviation in the name of the Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 which means what? No waterproofing membrane to block the airflow!

The smoke we pumped into this Salomon shoe passed through the toebox fabric with very little obstruction. We were genuinely surprised by the amount of smoke that came out considering how tightly woven the upper textile is.

The ventilation holes were not even visible in our transparency test!

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Breathability microscope test

But once we took a closer look at it through our microscope, it all became clear. The fabric is actually quite porous.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Breathability under microscope

In addition, the shoe's insole is also pretty generously perforated in the forefoot.

When all of these components come together, they create a pretty well-ventilated environment for the foot inside the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38. We approve this hiking shoe for summer use, rating its breathability with a high score of 4 out of 5.

P.S. If you do need the waterproof version, look for the Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Climasalomon Waterproof. Or for the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Edge GTX if you prefer the Gore-Tex membrane.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 4
Average 2.7
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Salomon is the god of foot protection. Never once did we lack reinforcement in the brand's outdoor shoes and the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 did not disappoint either (even despite being the cheaper option).

The shoe's exaggerated toe bumper/mudguard covers nearly half of its toebox protecting the toes and the upper textile. It is so impressively thick and wear-resistant that even 12 seconds of drilling it with sandpaper wasn't enough to burn a hole.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Toebox durability comparison

Compared to most other hiking shoes we've tested, the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 never lost its toebox integrity after our Dremel test. Considering that the scuff is merely cosmetic, we rated the shoe's toebox durability with a high score of 4 out of 5.  

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
1
Toebox durability
5

le sac à dos Salomon ADV Skin 5 Set a

Salomon also made sure that the inner fabric of the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 remained intact for as long as possible.

Our 4-second Dremel test showed that the mesh was ready for some serious friction as it hardly got scathed by the sandpaper.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 le sac à dos Salomon ADV Skin 5 Set a comparison

Rating the heel padding durability of the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 as high as 4, we expect it to take much longer to show a tear compared to other hiking shoes.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 4
Average 2.9
Compared to 19 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
1
le sac à dos Salomon ADV Skin 5 Set a
5

Outsole hardness

The brand's proprietary rubber compound proved to be a hard one in the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38. With a durometer reading of 86.6 HC, we found that it is harder than 65% of hiking shoe outsoles in our lab.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Outsole hardness

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 86.6 HC
Average 85.0 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
80.5 HC
Outsole hardness
94.1 HC

Outsole durability

In the next test, we pushed the shoe's rubber outsole to the limits by drilling it with sandpaper for 22 seconds at a 10K RPM speed.

 

Measuring the newly formed dent in the shoe's lug, we found it to be slightly deeper than average at 1.3 mm. But considering the shoe's below-average price point, we didn't expect incredible durability from this Salomon shoe. Thus, we believe that it is a fair result.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Outsole durability test
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 1.3 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 19 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Measuring the rubber layer without the lug depth at 2.0 mm, we found that it is slightly thinner than average too. But nothing critical.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Outsole thickness
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 2.0 mm
Average 2.5 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
1.6 mm
Outsole thickness
4.0 mm

Misc

Lug depth

The shoe's All Terrain Contragrip outsole never faltered once during our wear tests.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Lug depth

With an above-average lug depth of 4.5 mm, the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 latched onto moss-covered logs, muddy puddles, and rock-heavy trails.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 tread pattern

The varying shapes, sizes, and directions of the shoe's lugs bit the ground on both ascents and descents very effectively.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 4.5 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
2.1 mm
Lug depth
5.0 mm

Price

The zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 is among the cheapest hiking shoes in Salomon's lineup. However, it is not cheap in substance.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Price

Even though it is a step-down version of the more advanced Salomon X Ultra shoes, it Today many similar components that make it supportive, stable, and quite durable. With its reasonable price point and no glaring drawbacks, the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 is a perfect entry-level hiking shoe.

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 $125
Average $141
Compared to 30 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
$70
Price
$209

Reflective elements

Pantofi SALOMON Xa Collider 2 413550 27 V0 Olive Night Mineral Gray Peat.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Reflective elements
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 No

Tongue padding

The zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 has very nicely padded interiors both around the collar and in the tongue. We measured the tongue thickness at the above-average 12.0 mm.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Tongue padding

That is a good buffer to prevent the cinched Quicklace strings from pressing on the instep. 

Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 12.0 mm
Average 9.7 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Tecnologias Salomon socks Calcetines NSO Run Long
5.0 mm
Tongue padding
17.0 mm

Tongue: gusset type

There are no gussets on the sides of the tongue meaning that it's not attached to the rest of the upper. This Bre result in some light tongue shifting but we didn't experience any discomfort because of that during our wear tests.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Tongue: gusset type
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 None

Heel tab

The finger loop at the back is very helpful with the on-and-off.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Heel tab
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Finger loop

Removable insole

The shoe's OrthoLite insole is removable and can be swapped for a custom insert. But we found it to be quite comfortable thanks to the molded shape and perforations.

Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Removable insole
Test results
zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Yes

Sustainable materials

It is worth mentioning that the Salomon zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 is partially made with recycled materials:

  • 50% of the shoe's upper
  • 8% of the shoe's midsole (recycled electrical cables)

If you want an even more environmentally-friendly version of the shoe, try the zapatillas de running Salomon amortiguación minimalista 10k talla 38 Edge which packs even more recycled content.