Source: Outside
Summary
Salomon’s new trail running shoe, the LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper, has been released. The shoe features a new midsole design with more pronounced lugs and a more substantial heel counter. According to Salomon, the shoe is designed to provide a more comfortable and supportive ride on technical trails. The shoe weighs just 190 grams and will be available in several colorways.
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The trend returns with a new name.
Salomon’s LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper enters the cycle of trail running shoes with bold claims of comfort and support. The shoe’s design echoes the chunky sole trend seen in recent years, with more pronounced lugs and a substantial heel counter. The weight of 190 grams feels familiar, reminiscent of the minimalist trail shoes of the early 2010s. The colorways, too, seem to follow the current trend of muted earth tones. The shoe’s release is a textbook example of the industry’s cyclical nature, where old ideas are rebranded and resold as new.
Author: Evan Null
