I’ve been running in Salomon shoes on and off for many years. I typically find their regular trail shoes a little too firm for my running style, so I rotate with other brands for summer trail activities. However, winter in Colorado offers some great running in snow conditions. The downside, though, can be ice! [...]
Meet the latest race inspired trail shoe from Salomon. Salomon trail shoes have the ability to polarize debates on running boards and blogs across the country. Certainly a giant in the outdoor sports industry, Salomon has been around for some time. A company doesn’t do this without doing a few things right along the [...]
For the trail runner that wants superior traction while having not having to sacrifice fit and other performance factors, the Salmon Speedcross 3 is a must see. I’ve been testing this shoe out in both shorter trails runs ranging from 3-7 miles and longer trails run upwards of 24+ miles. The types of terrain I [...]
With a long heritage of making a solid line of trail running shoes, Salomon has come out with a hybrid trail running shoe that works well on both road and trail. Developing a shoe that works well on road and trail is extremely difficult, because you often have to comprimise a little on the road [...]
Every year at SIA, the best and the brightest get together to show off their wares and vie for the honor of marketing all their gear to none other than you and me. For those of you who don’t know, this isn’t just your typical meet and greet with a bunch of booths, marketing dudes, [...]
Whether it is long sweeping turns on a stretch of fresh courdory, skating down the last run of the day, or hitting a powder stash in the trees, the Salomon Origins Topaz skis are ready to take the challenge. The Origins Topaz skis were the only skis we used for the first snowy month of [...]
With many performance ski’s out on the market and the explosion of the fatty ski market, it seems like some manufactures have missed one category, the category in between!. As I ski the mountains about 40 times a year, I notice there are a lot of people that like to carve, but there are more [...]
As it is becoming well known that ski and snowboard helmets help protect you from critical injuries, helmet makers such as Salomon are starting to push the boundaries with function and fashion. I’ve been testing out the Salomon Ghost Custom Air helmet for the past month or so at Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone in lovely [...]
Salomon includes sweet design features I didn’t even know I needed in their new Swift Mid-Layer Hoody ($110, www.salomon.com), making it a perfect piece to grab for cold-weather aerobic activities or as layering piece for downhill skiing. First of all, the super soft interior of brushed fleece, with flat lock seams and ribbon tape at [...]
You may be wondering why in the heck a girl is reviewing men’s running shorts. Fair enough. Don’t worry, I have not forsaken by beloved running skirts in exchange for men’s shorts, but I have participated in the successful conclusion of my husband’s quest to find the ultimate running shorts—and I had to share so as [...]
We used the men’s and women’s version of the Salomon Trail ¾ Tight on the trail, pavement and on the track. The slim fit was great, proving to be both comfortable and adding support just where you needed it on your legs especially when on pavement or on the track. The comfort tie waistband allows [...]
Hiking can sometimes be one of the best activities in your day and other times you can’t wait to see the trailhead and your car because your shoes are rubbing you in the wrong place! Having a comfy-supportive-grippy pair of hiking shoes can really make a hike a pleasant. We found that the Salomon Tracks [...]
It’s definitely that time of year when we runners have had our fill of hours pounding away on the treadmill and venture outdoors no matter the weather. On those spring mornings when there’s still a bit of frost on the lawn, throw on the Salomon XT Wings Jacket to cut the chill. This new softshell [...]
Here at Active Gear Review, we typically test out trail running shoes or road running shoes. The outdoor industry has begun to produce shoes to meet the needs of runners that want a hybrid shoe, a trainer that can be worn comfortably on road and trail. In 2009, Salomon released the XT Whisper, a women’s [...]
Spring weather calls for frequent layer changes to adapt to the ever-changing weather conditions. The Tiana Fleece by Salomon, helps make the transitional weather more tolerable thanks to actiTHERM technology. actiTherm allows for a warm technical layer without the bulk of a typical midlayer. The Tiana doesn’t weigh you down like a heavyweight fleece, rather, [...]
The Salomon Whisper Tee is a dream to wear. We are not quite sure what role “peached” plays within Actilite Light Peached Jersey, but we love the final product; the softest tech fabric we have worn so far. The Whisper Tee’s incorporation of this fabric makes it not only soft, but also extremely light weight. [...]
The first time our tester wore the Salomon RX Moc was actually out on a trail run. Early one morning, two of our testers got together for a trail run and our female tester unfortunately wore the Salomon RX Moc in the car (because they were so comfortable and easy to slip on) and forgot [...]
In pursuit of outright flight, here at ActiveGearReview we have made a number of daring attempts at the impossible. Activities such as hucking ourselves off of cliffs are commonplace, and while we do find the term “lemming” offensive, we’ll admit that it is sometimes apt. These shoes are built from top to bottom for all [...]
Salomon’s Vibrant Jacket is an attractively styled and remarkably fitted piece of skiwear. The Vibrant Jacket is made using Salomon’s own climaPro Softshell fabric and features actiLOFT insulation and a subtle overall pattern. Its climate management and ease of movement gave its testers warm and comfortable days on the slopes with temperatures varying from the [...]
We’ve been testing out the Salomon Snowtrip II pants on some of our early winter adventures. To start, the Snowtrip II pant is a softshell snow pant that performs well in almost any activity. Although these pants are geared towards skiing and snowboarding, we actually liked these pants best while snowshoeing. With a wind and water resistant outer and [...]
Supreme traction! This trail training/racing shoe from Salomon is made for your winter runs that probably should just wait until springtime. The Winter Contagrip outsole features spike-like lugs formed of a special compound meant to maximize traction on wet and slippery winter terrain, and they deliver in that department. At just 11 ounces, these shoes [...]
Salomon’s 900 Hoodie Zip is a must have for an enjoyable outdoor winter! This water repellent, wind resistant soft shell jacket is great as a light shell and offers a sleek, clean look. The 900 Hoodie is a full zip jacket with cinchable hood and cinchable waist adjustments for a closer fit. These features are [...]
The Salomon XT Hawk is great option for someone looking to get a mix of road and trail while having the quality we have come to expect out of Salomon trail running shoes. The shoe is a pretty stripped down version as far as support, so it is best for those that have a neutral [...]
