Pulsar
The Salomon Pulsar (women's) is a lightweight trail running shoe built for speed on rocky, technical terrain, using an optiFOAM2 superfoam midsole with a 6mm drop and 4mm lugs.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Short trail race
- Races
- 5K–10K
- Also good for
- Medium trail race, Technical trail, Uphill / vertical
- Weight
- 239g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 29/23mm
- Lug
- 4mm
- Midsole
- optiFOAM2 superfoam
- Widths
- standard
Positioned as a fast, lightweight trail trainer for frequent runners, the Pulsar leans on Salomon's optiFOAM2 midsole for soft, protective cushioning and 4mm lugs for grip on ascents and descents. It reads as a do-everything speed trainer that can handle technical ground and quicker efforts, though independent verification of ride and durability is lacking.
Manufacturer describes a soft, protective, and responsive ride from the optiFOAM2 superfoam with dynamic rebound at a 6mm drop, but stack heights and real-world ride feel are unverified.
Regular width, offered in women's sizes 5-11; no independent fit data on volume or true-to-size behavior is available.
Frequent trail runners (4+ runs per week) wanting a lightweight, protective shoe for faster efforts on rocky and technical terrain.
You need waterproofing, a plated race shoe, maximum cushioning for ultra distances, or verified stack and durability data before buying.