Salomon Aero Blaze 3  Running Shoe Review

Reviewed Oct 27, 2025 at 04:54pm
Test bench update Oct 28, 2025 at 05:21pm
Tested using Methodology v0.9 
Salomon Aero Blaze 3
6.3
Marathon Racing 
7.0
5K/10K Racing 
7.4
Energy Return 
7.5
Cushioning 
7.2
Lateral Stability 
 0

As we recently published our latest 0.9 test methodology, we're in the process of updating the data and test results before writing the full review.

Our Verdict

6.3
Marathon Racing 
7.0
5K/10K Racing 
7.4
Energy Return 
7.5
Cushioning 
7.2
Lateral Stability 
  • 6.3
    Marathon Racing
  • 7.0
    5K/10K Racing

  • Performance Usages

  • 7.4
    Energy Return
  • 7.5
    Cushioning
  • 7.2
    Lateral Stability
  • Changelog

    1.  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.
    2.  Updated Oct 27, 2025: Review published.
    3.  Updated Aug 18, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Aug 07, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
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    How We Test Running Shoes

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    Test Results

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    Design
    7.2
    Weight
    Weight
    230.1 g (8.12 oz)
    Stack Heights
    Heel Stack Height
    35.4 mm
    Forefoot Stack Height
    26.5 mm
    Heel-To-Toe Drop
    8.9 mm
    Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
    8.0 mm
    External Shape
    Outsole Heel Width
    84 mm (3.3")
    Outsole Arch Width
    67 mm (2.6")
    Outsole Forefoot Width
    104 mm (4.1")
    Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
    2.37
    Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
    3.92
    Internal Shape
    Internal Length
    279 mm (11.0")
    Internal Heel Width
    63 mm (2.5")
    Internal Forefoot Width
    91 mm (3.6")
    Wide Sizing Available
    No
    Other Features
    Tongue Gusset Type
    Non-gusseted
    Plate
    None
    Performance
    7.2
    Heel Energy Return
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    Heel Energy Return
    76.7%
    7.5
    Forefoot Energy Return
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    Forefoot Energy Return
    78.4%
    7.8
    Heel Cushioning
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    Energy Absorbed At 550N
    3.58 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1100N
    9.80 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1900N
    15.95 J
    7.1
    Forefoot Cushioning
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    Energy Absorbed At 800N
    4.43 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1300N
    7.66 J
    Energy Absorbed At 2050N
    11.04 J
    5.4
    Heel Firmness
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    Firmness At 550N
    45.4 N/mm
    Firmness At 1100N
    116.7 N/mm
    Firmness At 1900N
    269.3 N/mm
    8.3
    Forefoot Firmness
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    Firmness At 800N
    105.9 N/mm
    Firmness At 1300N
    238.6 N/mm
    Firmness At 2050N
    486.9 N/mm
    6.5
    Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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    Energy Absorbed At 10km
    7.02 J
    Energy Absorbed At 20km
    6.88 J
    Energy Absorbed At 30km
    6.80 J
    Energy Absorbed At 40km
    6.74 J