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Changelog
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Updated Feb 02, 2026:
We've updated the introduction text, but all test scores remain the same.
- Updated Oct 28, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.9, which adds a Forefoot Long Run Cushioning test to our performance section. Read more in our changelog.
- Updated Oct 27, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Aug 18, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Popular Running Shoe Comparisons
The Salomon Aero Blaze 3 and Salomon Aero Glide 3 form the core of the French outdoor company's foray into road running shoes. The Aero Blaze 3 is a lightweight, lower-stacked trainer designed for faster workouts and better suited to shorter distances, thanks to its thinner midsole. The Aero Glide 3 is a higher-stacked trainer that still packs a punch in terms of energy return, but is much more heavily cushioned. This makes it a better choice for long runs than the Aero Blaze 3. If you want a one-shoe rotation, the Aero Glide 3 is a worthwhile contender, while the Aero Blaze 3 makes the most sense for runners with several shoes in rotation who want a lightweight, unplated shoe for speed workouts.
We buy and test running shoes with a very data-oriented approach. While we're just getting started, our methodology already has dozens of tests to help you make the right purchasing decision for your needs. Not only do we use high-end equipment to gather objective data, but we also order multiple sizes of the same shoes for team members to be able to log in miles. This real-world testing is done at various paces and conditions, and with different types of workouts, to cover all the bases. This allows us to verify our results and ensure they align with what you might feel with a specific pair.
Test Results
