Chatting through and simplifying my go to trainers

Trainer chat can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. There are endless options and plenty of technical chat. 

I have been working with Salomon X Sports Shoes for a couple of years now so there are my shoe rotation that I have been favouring, simplified: the four pairs I reach for the most, what I use them for, and why.

S/LAB Ultra Glide - My go-to for long days on the trails. It’s the shoe I trust for long runs, recovery miles, and back-to-back training days. Plenty of cushioning, loads of comfort, and it keeps my legs feeling fresher when the mileage adds up.

Aero Glide GRVL - The all-rounder. If a run is going to include road, gravel, and light trails, this is the pair I’m reaching for. No overthinking, just one shoe that happily handles whatever route I end up taking.

S/LAB Pulsar - Lightweight, nimble, and built for speed. Perfect for shorter, faster sessions or technical trails where you want to move quickly and confidently.

S/LAB Phantasm 3 - My road shoe for tempo runs and the fast work and racing. Responsive, lightweight, and great when it’s time to pick up the pace on the tarmac.

And if I had to simplify it even further? I’d narrow it down to just two.

S/LAB Ultra Glide - My workhorse.

Aero Glide GRVL - My everyday all-rounder. If I don’t know exactly where I’m running, this is the shoe I’ll grab.