While Salomon has a long and illustrious history in trail and mountain footwear, recent months have seen advent of a road running shoe line for the brand. Although relatively few models have hit the shelves thus far, those that have had made a splash, showing promise that in spite of their history of off-road exclusivity, going forward, Salomon is likely to maintain their best-in-class status not only on the mountains, but on the asphalt as well.

Yeah, yeah. I know. You’re training for Pikes Peak, that’s a mountain, so what’s a road shoe got to do with you? Well, who doesn’t need to hit the pavement every so often to really get the wheels spinning? Who doesn't want to attain some additional leg-speed to help propel you through that heavenly (and only) stretch of flat ground at the top of the W’s? Does that appeal to you? I hope so! Because YOU, yes YOU, are a mountain running MACHINE who will leave no stone un-turned on your quest for greatness. Amiright?  We could all use MORE SPEED…turbo speed…sonic speed….Sonic Pro speed!

The Salomon Sonic Pro can—and should--become another tool in your toolbox of mountain running greatness. Weighing in at under 7 ounces in the women’s version and under 9 ounces in the men’s, with an 8 mm offset, the Sonic Pro is light, fast, nimble, and yet still provides ample cushion for pounding the pavement. Still utilizing Salomon’s classic, tried-and-true, quicklace Sensifit lacing system to lock the foot in place paired with a seamless, 3D stretch upper, the fit is slipper-like and unbeatable. Using Salomon’s Endofit lining within the shoe, socks aren’t even a necessity. Given its combination of light weight and cushion, this shoe has the versatility to double as a trainer or a racer, with exceptionally durable Contagrip in higher-wear areas of the outsole, allowing the wearer to get substantial mileage from these kicks. Using Salomon’s Energy Cell cushioning technology, the Sonic Pro will give you a plush, yet fast and responsive ride.

So if you really want to be the fastest mountain goat around town, or even if you don’t and you just want to hit the roads and go fast--or maybe just feel fast--don’t shy away from being an occasional roadie! Whenever you’re swapping dirt for pavement, give Salomon’s new Sonic Pro a spin on the days when you have to keep it on the 'crete.