Final thoughts on the Salomon Pulsar
TAYLOR: For me, the Salomon Pulsar strikes a nice enough balance to be an adequate do-it-all type of trail shoe. If you prefer a borderline old-school sensation where a secure fit is the focus, the midsole has some character, and a connection to the ground matters, the Salomon Pulsar could be for you.
As mentioned, if you’ve enjoyed the Salomon Sense Ride series, know that the Pulsar is really that with more comfort via the very modern midsole and more structured upper (like v1). It also reminded me of a much more secure and durable version of the Arc’teryx Norvan LD 4.
While there might be some potential fit and grip issues, at $140, the Salomon Pulsar is one of the more budget-friendly yet performance-positive shoes on the market. And, yes, it does complement its high-performance counterpart, the Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4, enough to consider it as a training companion.
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