The Wilder Blog » Salomon SLAB

The Salomon S/LAB Pulsar is a trail running shoe designed by Salomon as a lightweight performance shoe that has a precise fit and propulsive ride. Avid runner, trail running event operator, and retail manager of our Launceston store, John Claridge, gave the Pulsar’s a spin and here is what he has to say about them: from the good to the not so good, read...

"Friday night at Cradle Mountain, we were subject to a thunderstorm and heavy downpours, but come 6am Saturday morning, the stars were shining through the dispersed cloud cover. The temperature made for perfect running conditions. I would say the day was almost identical to 2020. The Overland Track (OT) was soaking wet!"

So, when Salomon announced the new S-Lab Sense Ultra 3 update I was a little wary. How would they perform over rough ground? However, yipppppeeeee! This new S-Lab Sense Ultra 3 has undergone a great update! With slightly more foam underfoot, a more responsive midsole and a completely redesigned upper, it has been exciting to experience this shoe perform on the rugged Tasmanian trails.

Graham Hammond shows you how he packs his running vest pack. This video shows most of the items you're required to carry when competing in the Ultra-Trail Australia 100km event.