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SALOMON S/LAB 2023: NEW S/LAB ULTRA 3, S/LAB PULSAR 2 & S/LAB PULSAR 2 SOFT GROUND
SALOMON S/LAB 2023: NEW S/LAB ULTRA 3, S/LAB PULSAR 2 & S/LAB PULSAR 2 SOFT GROUND. Our TRAIL RUNNING section bring us today the first glimpse of the Salomon S/LAB collection for 2023.
This is the first glimpse of the products that will be available for the next Spring/Summer 2023, with the information just released by the French brand from Annecy. In the coming days we will update the information and will offer you more news about trail running, road and apparel gear from Salomon.
SALOMON S/LAB 2023:
S/LAB ULTRA 3, S/LAB PULSAR 2 & S/LAB PULSAR 2 SOFT GROUND.
For spring/summer 2023, Salomon’s S/LAB trail running range is stacked with new or upgraded footwear and apparel for the most dedicated trail athletes. This season, the Salomon footwear team reworked some of the best-selling products in the range to raise the performance bar even higher.
All of the products in the range have been developed through collaboration and testing with Salomon athletes to be sure they meet their lofty performance demands. That means people like ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter, various “short” distance (marathon) trail runners from the star-studded Salomon team, and even mountain guide and mountain runner Michel Lanne.
SALOMON S/LAB 2023: STATEMENT PRODUCT MANAGER S/LAB, MARION BARBARIT
“The S/LAB footwear range for spring/summer ’23 is an extremely complete offering,” says Marion Barbarit, Salomon Product Line Manager for S/LAB trail running. “We’ve upgraded some of our best-selling models by working closely with our athletes. The main objective for this season was to offer more durable products on both long distance and shorter distance footwear. We also continue to push what makes S/LAB the laboratory of Salomon by renewing the innovative S/LAB X Alpine Modular, the only mountaineering shoe compatible with a trail running shoe. It’s a very unique product for athletes who want to go higher in the mountains.”
The S/LAB Ultra 3 shoe was on Courtney Dauwalter’s feet when she won the UTMB® in Chamonix for the second time in 2021 and then the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run in 2022. For the spring/summer 2023 season, the S/LAB Ultra 3 has all the same features loved by ultra-runners, but has a new upper and has been made even lighter.
“The S/Lab Ultra 3 shoe has been my go-to for my training runs and big races because it is lightweight, breathable and gives me confidence in my feet,” Dauwalter says. “It also provides great cushion for running 24+ hours, and the built-in gator is a huge bonus.”
S/LAB ULTRA 3
Lovers of the S/LAB Ultra trail running shoe rejoice. The long-distance trail running shoe worn by 2-time UTMB® winner and 2022 Hardrock 100 winner Courtney Dauwalter is back in a new version, the S/LAB Ultra 3.
Salomon has kept the features that have made this shoe a best-seller—namely the comfortable fit over a long-distance journey—and updated the upper to reduce the overall shoe weight by 7%. The shoe features a new breathable, durable Matryx® technology upper that is weaved with aramid fiber for a comfortable, sock-like fit that cradles your foot. The result is a comfy and reassuring ride with protection from start to finish.
The firm midsole has an ideal mix of protection and cushioning to smash long trail runs and races, while a generous landing platform delivers the confidence to take off and land on uneven terrain. A long-lasting polyurethane (PU) foam provides superior cushioning and protection for long distance hiking and ultra-running. It also saves energy over the long haul. Built for a wide variety of surfaces, Salomon’s All Terrain Contagrip outsole delivers durability and confidence on wet, dry, hard or loose ground.
“For the spring/summer 2023 season, we improved the durability of the long-distance S/LAB Ultra 3 by creating a new upper using Matryx® technology,” says Barbarit. “This work on the upper resulted in us being able to reduce the overall weight of the shoe by 7 percent.”
SALOMON S/LAB ULTRA 3: DATA SHEET
- PRICE: 180€* pending confirmation from Salomon.
- WEIGHT: 270-275 grams, pending confirmation from Salomon. Result of the previous version 290 grams, minus the 7% weight reduction of this version.
- STACK HIGH: n/a
- DROP: n/a
- UPPER: updated integrated gaiter,weaved with aramid fiber, to keep debris out of your shoes as well as provide added protection from the elements.
- MIDSOLE: polyurethane (PU) foam
- OUTSOLE: the all Terrain Contagrip is built for the widest variety of surfaces. It delivers durability & confidence on wet, dry, hard or loose surfaces.
- LACING SYSTEM: Quicklace Minimalistic and strong lace for one-pull tightening. Easy-on, easy-off.
S/LAB PULSAR 2
Inspired by our top short-distance (marathon) athletes and designed for record-breaking races, the lightweight S/LAB Pulsar 2 (170 grams) trail running shoe showcases Salomon’s latest S/LAB technology including the company’s lightest midsole and a nearly weightless upper. Just as light, precise and dynamic as its predecessor, the S/LAB Pulsar 2 features a patented Matryx® technology upper that is weaved with aramid fiber.
This updated upper and the shoe’s heel construction combine to deliver a sock-like fit that cradles the foot like a glove. The mesh construction also keep debris from getting between the sock liner and the footbed.
The combination of EVA and Olefin [OBC] materials were used to create what Salomon calls Energy Surge, a lightweight, responsive foam that provides long-lasting cushioning and bouncy energy return. The result is a trail shoe that likes to go fast, with a propulsive ride that doesn’t sacrifice agility.
SALOMON S/LAB PULSAR 2: DATA SHEET
- PRICE: 180€* pending confirmation from Salomon.
- WEIGHT: 170 grams
- STACK HIGH: n/a
- DROP: n/a
- UPPER: updated integrated gaiter,weaved with aramid fiber, to keep debris out of your shoes as well as provide added protection from the elements.
- MIDSOLE: Energy Surge, lightweight, responsive foam created by combining EVA and Olefin [OBC] to deliver long-lasting cushion and bouncy energy return.
- OUTSOLE: the all Terrain Contagrip is built for the widest variety of surfaces. It delivers durability & confidence on wet, dry, hard or loose surfaces.
- LACING SYSTEM: Quicklace Minimalistic and strong lace for one-pull tightening. Easy-on, easy-off.
S/LAB PULSAR 2 SOFT GROUND
Inspired by our top athletes to perform at the world’s top trail races, S/LAB PULSAR 2 Soft Ground trail running shoe showcases Salomon’s latest S/LAB technology and know-how. At less than 200 grams, the S/Lab Pulsar 2 Soft Ground is just as light, dynamic and grippy as its predecessor. Created with Salomon’s lightest midsole, it is designed to accelerate through technical terrain. The shoe cradles your foot like a glove due to the heel construction and the breathable Matryx® mesh upper, which is reinforced by Aramid fibers.
With just the right amount of strategic cushioning and grip, the S/Lab Pulsar 2 Soft Ground also delivers a propulsive ride and all the agility you need on the trail.
The Mud Contagrip® outsole uses deep, sharp lugs made from a compound that focuses on adhesion, so you get maximum grip on loose, soft, rugged, and uneven surfaces. The combination of EVA and Olefin [OBC] were used to create what Salomon calls Energy Surge—a lightweight, responsive foam that provides long-lasting cushioning and bouncy energy return.
SALOMON S/LAB PULSAR 2 SG: DATA SHEET
- PRICE: 180€* pending confirmation from Salomon.
- WEIGHT: 199 grams* pending confirmation
- STACK HIGH: n/a
- DROP: n/a
- LUGS: 4.5 mm* pending confirmation from Salomon.
- UPPER: updated integrated gaiter,weaved with aramid fiber, to keep debris out of your shoes as well as provide added protection from the elements.
- MIDSOLE: Energy Surge, lightweight, responsive foam created by combining EVA and Olefin [OBC] to deliver long-lasting cushion and bouncy energy return.
- OUTSOLE: the Mud Terrain Contagrip is built with lugs (4.5 mm) and a new, ultra-grippy lug construction to keep you safe on technical terrain.
- LACING SYSTEM: Quicklace Minimalistic and strong lace for one-pull tightening. Easy-on, easy-off.
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