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Salomon Pulsar
Short trail race
SalomonWomen

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.

$140MSRP
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Primary use
Short trail race
Also good for
Medium trail race, Daily trail training, Technical trail, Uphill / vertical, Door-to-trail
Weight
239g
Drop
6mm
Stack
not published
Lug
4mm
Midsole
optiFOAM2 superfoam
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsShort distanceMountainDoor to trailSmooth trailTechnical trailDaily trainingLightweightRace day
Our read

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.

Ride

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.

Fit

Regular width, offered in women's sizes 5-11; no independent fit data on volume or true-to-size behavior is available.

Best for

Frequent trail runners (4+ runs per week) wanting a lightweight, protective shoe for faster efforts on rocky and technical terrain.

Avoid if

You need waterproofing, a plated race shoe, maximum cushioning for ultra distances, or verified stack and durability data before buying.

Sources
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