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Salomon
Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
Plate
None
Weight
255.5 g (9.01 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Salomon Aero Glide 3
Salomon Aero Glide 4
The Salomon Aero Glide 4 and Salomon Aero Glide 3 represent two generations of the shoe that turned the Aero Glide line into a serious max-cushion option. The Aero Glide 3 is lighter and feels a bit more planted underfoot, giving it a slightly more restrained character. Even if the Aero Glide 4 gained weight, it moves things further forward, with a bouncier and more cushioned ride that feels softer and more protective overall. It also fits more true to size, whereas the previous version tended to run a bit long.
Variants
- Aero Glide 3 (Alloy/Vanilla Ice/Neon Flame - (Men - US 9))
- Aero Glide 3 (Bay/White/Willowherb - (Women - US 7))
- Aero Glide 4 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Aero Glide 4 (Bluing/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.4
7.5
Forefoot Energy Return
7.6
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
6.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
255.5 g (9.01 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.0 mm
42.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.8 mm
32.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
9.7 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
93 mm (3.7")
90 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.27
2.11
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.48
3.41
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.9
8.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.6 mm (-0.025")
3.7 mm (0.146")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.007")
-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.3
5.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.3 mm (-0.128")
-5.1 mm (-0.202")
Arch Fit: Width
7.5
10
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.9 mm (-0.155")
0.6 mm (0.022")
Length Fit
6.0
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.4
7.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
77.7%
78.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.6
8.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
78.8%
80.6%
Heel Cushioning
8.7
9.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.86 J
3.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.20 J
11.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.96 J
19.72 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.1
8.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.82 J
5.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.83 J
9.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.30 J
14.12 J
Heel Firmness
4.7
4.2
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
41.6 N/mm
41.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
99.3 N/mm
87.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
256.4 N/mm
218.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
6.9
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
90.6 N/mm
85.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
183.3 N/mm
173.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
365.8 N/mm
334.2 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.3
7.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.96 J
8.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.80 J
8.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.71 J
8.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.66 J
7.90 J
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