Side by side comparison: Salomon Aero Blaze 3 GRVL vs Salomon Aero Blaze 4

Salomon Aero Blaze 3 GRVL
SalomonAero Blaze 3 GRVL

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$110$162$149$122$108

Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 8Grip: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 4Door to Trail: 9

Pros & Cons

Stable on uneven ground
Lightweight for category
Strong energy return
Firm for long runs
Limited technical grip
Narrow toebox

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight248 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, energetic gravel shoe excelling on mixed terrain but limited for technical trails.

Salomon Aero Blaze 4
SalomonAero Blaze 4

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$140$143$131$107$95

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 7Stability: 5Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 6Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Lightweight and nimble
Bouncy, fun ride
Excellent heel cushioning
Narrow fit limits comfort
Midfoot instability
Forefoot cushioning fades long run

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight227 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, lively daily trainer with a narrow fit and fun ride, but limited stability.