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Salomon
Heel Stack Height
35.4 mm
Weight
230.1 g (8.12 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
36.4 mm
Weight
239.1 g (8.43 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Salomon Aero Blaze 3
Salomon Aero Blaze 4
The Salomon Aero Blaze 4 has made several changes since the Salomon Aero Blaze 3. The most important thing is that, while the third version was too long, the fourth is too short, so if you ran in the 3, you'll probably want to size up for the 4. The 4th version also weighs a bit more, but otherwise, it improves on the cushioning and energy return that made the Aero Blaze 3 a lively daily trainer.
Variants
- Aero Blaze 3 (Cosmic Sky/Vanilla Ice/Neon Flame - (Women - US 7))
- Aero Blaze 3 (Dark Blue/White/Cherry Tomato - (Men - US 9))
- Aero Blaze 4 (Ancient Water/White/Heron - (Women - US 7))
- Aero Blaze 4 (Bluing/White/Maritime Blue - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.5
6.6
Weight
7.2
6.8
Forefoot Stack Height
26.5 mm
27.2 mm
Heel Stack Height
35.4 mm
36.4 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.2
6.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
230.1 g (8.12 oz)
239.1 g (8.43 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
35.4 mm
36.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
26.5 mm
27.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
9.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
67 mm (2.6")
68 mm (2.7")
Outsole Forefoot Width
104 mm (4.1")
105 mm (4.1")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.37
2.34
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.92
3.86
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.0
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.1 mm (0.004")
-0.8 mm (-0.032")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.9 mm (-0.152")
-2.6 mm (-0.103")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
7.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
0.2 mm (0.007")
-2.8 mm (-0.111")
Arch Fit: Width
9.9
5.1
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
1.9 mm (0.074")
-6.9 mm (-0.270")
Length Fit
6.0
7.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.4
7.6
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
24 mm (0.9")
28 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
25.9%
30.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
17.3°
17.3°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.4
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
51 mm (2.0")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
63.0%
59.6%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.9°
22.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
optiFOAM2
Primary Foam Type
ETPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.5 mm (0.1")
Stretch
8.5%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.2
7.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
76.7%
78.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.5
7.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
78.4%
79.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
8.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.58 J
3.74 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.80 J
10.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.95 J
17.66 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
7.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.43 J
4.32 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.66 J
7.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.04 J
11.59 J
Heel Firmness
7.8
6.9
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
43.0 N/mm
40.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
53.0 N/mm
49.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
75.9 N/mm
69.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.0
8.9
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
65.3 N/mm
65.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
84.2 N/mm
83.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
117 N/mm
114 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.5
6.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.02 J
6.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.88 J
6.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.80 J
6.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.74 J
6.52 J
Rocker Stiffness
3.3
4.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
23 N
30 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.0
6.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
60.5%
62.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.5
6.9
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.3 N/mm
9.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
299 N
297 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.5
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.6 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.2 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.4
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
12.2 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
15.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
17.9 mm
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