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Introduction to the Salomon SONIC RA Series
It is well known in the running community that Salomon is an excellent trail running shoe. However, because their trail shoes are so outstanding, their road running shoes have not had as much impact. The once-popular red shoes marked a peak for Salomon's road running shoes, but subsequent upgrades did not perform as well.
In the road running shoe series, Salomon has always been lukewarm. The midsole technology and upper technology derived from trail shoes, along with the introduction of the new Vibe midsole technology, have finally allowed Salomon to find its long-lost feeling in the mass road running shoe market! The Sonic RA series can be said to be Salomon's most important road running series in 2018, bearing the responsibility of revitalizing the entire road running shoe product line.
Unboxing the Salomon SONIC RA: Appearance
The shoebox has a minimalist design, with no flashy colors, just the Alps and the brand's logo, giving a pure feeling!
A touch of grass green with eye-catching fluorescence, although it lacks the flamboyant red, it is still striking and has a high aesthetic value that instantly appeals. The reflective strip design on the heel is not obtrusive and provides some safety protection for runners in night running environments!
The weight of the 42-size running shoes is 274 grams for the left foot and 273 grams for the right foot, making it the pair with the smallest weight deviation between the left and right shoes among all my running shoes.
The Sensifit upper technology and seamless upper, designed specifically for road surfaces, enhance the upper's wrapping. The welded collar edging technology improves foot comfort. The breathable mesh fabric ensures the shoe compartment's heat dissipation performance. The three-dimensional foam support at the heel, with added three-dimensional foam inside the shoe collar, secures the heel.
(Due to changing phones, there is some color difference in the photos taken before and after, but they are indeed the same pair of shoes.)
The geometric partition shock absorption design of the sole does not affect its aesthetic value. The partition longitudinal dividing line evenly distributes the sole while smoothly transitioning the force transmission.
The insole's aesthetic value is still high, and the Ortholite technology once again enhances the running shoe's shock absorption performance.
Real-world experience with the Salomon SONIC RA
Experience on a plastic track:
Having a brand new pair of running shoes, the most eager thing to do is to wear them and run freely to fully enjoy the new shoes! I went to the school's plastic track, ran 6 kilometers slowly and 10 kilometers quickly. It is no exaggeration to say that the shock absorption and rebound of these Salomon running shoes gave me a new definition of shock absorption, almost perfect. The 42-size shoes did not feel too big or too small, the wrapping was strong without feeling tight, and the flat traditional shoelace design, once tied, ensured worry-free running!
Experience on slate roads, asphalt roads, and cement roads:
Every morning, I love to greet the dawn by running to feel the start of a new day. The most frequent running place is the local Shuangyue Lake Park. The environment is great, but the slate-paved roads, weathered over time, are somewhat uneven. I always feel cautious about running too freely, as it is said that running on slate roads is the easiest to get injured. Since having the Salomon SONIC RA, all those worries seem a bit unnecessary!
The sole's excellent grip, the anti-collision toe design, and the perfect breathability of the 3D mesh make running carefree!
About Vibe: Vibe technology is not a midsole technology; it represents a structure. In the Sonic RA series running shoes, the midsole is usually composed of two midsole materials. The Energycell+ material has high-performance rebound, while the OPAL material provides excellent cushioning. The midsole structure composed of Energycell+ and OPAL materials is called Vibe technology. It ensures efficient cushioning while providing the rebound feedback needed for road running.
The ultimate test of the Salomon SONIC RA
In the autumn, the mountain paths are full of thorns. Outdoor running is not just about roads and plastic tracks. To fully understand the various functions of Salomon road running shoes and with strong trust in Salomon's trail performance, I somewhat willfully ran on mountain paths! Mountain paths vs. road running shoes, perhaps only I would be so quirky to use road running shoes as trail shoes!
Since I had never run on mountain paths before, I did a lot of homework before running. After five or six kilometers of mountain paths, the running shoes fully demonstrated their wrapping and cushioning strengths. Stepping on rocks did not give any feeling of stones poking the feet, and the wrapping also effectively prevented the feeling of twisting on uneven mountain paths. The anti-collision toe design is really not redundant, protecting my toes multiple times! The strong cushioning also provided some protection for my ankles and knees!
Summary: With you, autumn doesn't feel cold
The aesthetic value is very high, and the appearance's brightness does not overshadow the aesthetic value of the sole and insole. The shock absorption performance brought by Vibe technology and the performance of the midsole and outsole are almost perfect, with excellent wrapping and good breathability!
The Salomon SONIC RA can fully meet the challenges of various flat surfaces. With a tag price of less than 1,000 yuan, its cost performance can only be said to be average.
The sole of the running shoes shows some serious wear, possibly due to my mountain running. I still advise everyone, although the mountain running performance is almost perfect, the Salomon SONIC RA, positioned as a road running shoe, should be used for road running. Multiple mountain runs may not be as perfect!