Salomon Aero Blaze 3 vs S/LAB Phantasm 3

The Salomon Aero Blaze 3 and Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 3 are both lightweight shoes from the French brand, but they target very different uses. The Aero Blaze 3 is a lightweight trainer geared toward workouts, with a lower stack and more ground feel that make it feel connected to the road. The S/LAB Phantasm 3 is a high-stack super shoe built for racing, offering more cushioning while also being lighter and more efficient overall. Interestingly, despite its race-day focus, the S/LAB's midsole doesn't feel especially bouncy by modern super shoe standards, and the Aero Blaze 3 actually delivers more noticeable rebound underfoot. The S/LAB instead relies on its carbon plate, aggressive geometry, and extremely low weight to help compensate for that flaw.