Salomon’s Versatile All-Terrain Trainer Is Also an All-Weather Beast

All-terrain capabilities in a lightweight design.

A person running on a cracked pavement wearing white and blue running shoes, beige socks, black shorts, and a light-colored sleeveless top. The runner's legs are tattooed, and the photo is taken from an overhead angle, capturing the motion of the stride.

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Gravel requires equipment capable of blurring the lines between road and trail running, bringing the best of both worlds into one cohesive package.

With the introduction of its new winterized gravel shoe, Salomon strikes the right balance of durability, protection, breathability, comfort and speed.

The new Aero Blaze 3 Grvl is an all-terrain polymath, designed to give you the freedom to roam from road to trail, regardless of the pace and in defiance of the forecast.

A person wearing light gray Salomon pants and white Salomon sneakers with pink socks featuring black text. The photo is taken from a low angle against a partly cloudy blue sky, emphasizing the footwear and lower body. The person has a tattoo on their upper arm and is wearing a white crop top. — The Aero Blaze 3 Grvl, also available with a Gore-Tex-line upper, is Salomon’s third stab at a gravel-specific running shoe.

Jack of all trades, master of gravel

In order to bring together the best of road and gravel, Salomon dialed in on key aspects of the Aero Blaze 3 Grvl Gore-Tex, including the outsole and upper, as well as a few other important aspects of the shoe.

The gravel-bike-inspired Contagrip outsole features chevron-patterned lugs with deep penetration and multi-directional grip, improving traction on surfaces often found on gravel roads like mud and loose dirt.

Close-up of a person wearing beige Salomon socks and white Salomon running shoes with blue and tan accents, tying the laces on one shoe. The person's legs are tattooed, and they have pink nail polish on their fingernails and an orange hair tie on their wrist. The background shows green foliage and a dirt path. — The TPU-based midsole delivers ample bounce with little additional weight.

A person kneeling on asphalt at night, wearing a white crop top, brown shorts, and white Salomon sneakers. Their arms, legs, and hands are covered with various black tattoos, and they have a light-colored jacket tied around their waist. A bright orange string is wrapped around their right wrist. — Moderate cushioning performs on pavement and gravel with equal aptitude.

And unlike Salomon’s last gravel shoe, the Aero Glide 3 Grvl, the Aero Blaze 3 Grvl makes use of the brand’s propriety TPU foam compound for a more responsive and dynamic ride. Think “bounce and pop,” not “squish and slow.”

Furthermore, the engineered mesh on the upper features a varied weave for zonal support and durability, while a Gore-Tex liner keeps out mud, rain and snow.

Two women are running side by side on a cracked and uneven paved surface with patches of dirt. The woman on the left has light hair, wears a light purple cap, white sportswear, and sneakers, and has visible tattoos on her arms and legs. The woman on the right has dark hair tied back, wears sunglasses, a pink sleeveless top, black shorts, white socks, and dark running shoes. There is green grass bordering the pavement at the top of the image. — Hardworking engineered mesh is reinforced and sturdy where you need it, breathable and flexible everywhere else.

Finally, a molded Ortholite sockliner molds to your individual foot shape, and provides an extra layer of cushioning while maintaining breathability.

Availability and pricing

At 9.9 ounces, Salomon’s capable gravel shoe isn’t quite an ultralight option.

But considering its durable rubber outsole and weather-resistant upper, the Aero Blaze 3 Grvl Gore-Tex certainly punches above its weight with the help of that responsive TPU midsole.

The Aero Blaze 3 Grvl Gore-Tex is now available on Salomon’s site for $160.

Salomon Aero Blaze 3 Grvl Gore-Tex

$160 at Salomon

About the Author:

Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in all things outdoors. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie, and Shape. Whether it’s tuning us into the joys of hiking and camping, or rigorously testing head-to-toe outdoor apparel, she leaves no stone unturned (though she always Leaves No Trace).