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First impressions<\/strong><\/h2>The Pulsar Trail Pro 2’s anti-debris collar is a great feature that worked well (Credit: Steve Sayers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Responsive and fun, the Pro2 is a great shoe for those who enjoy pushing their performance and would prefer to avoid the more technical trails.<\/p>
The anti-debris collar wraps around the ankle, rides higher than the more standard heel and features a padded tongue area, but does work well at keeping dirt out.<\/p>
On first go, I found the Pro2 tricky to put on as the foot entry is narrower than on more traditional shoes and, while there is a loop at the front to grab, there was nothing similar at the heel.<\/p>
I had to settle on a technique of getting the foot in as far you can, wiggle it in further and then pull up the back.<\/p>
I did get better with each run, but a heel loop would be a welcome addition.<\/p>
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How does the Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro 2 feel?<\/strong><\/h2>
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The brand’s Quicklace system is also present and is something you either love or hate (Credit: Steve Sayers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Once on, the shoe felt snug and refreshingly simple, which makes a change from some trail shoes.<\/p>
Even without doing the laces up, it felt like the Pro 2 was fairly secure on my feet. The standard Salomon Quicklace lacing system makes lacing quick and easy and allows for adjustment as feet swell during a run and for fast undoing.\u00a0<\/p>
The anti-debris collar design means the lace garage is located higher up than on other Salomon shoes making it easier to use.<\/p>
Salomon is known for making shoes that have a relatively narrow last and so it was good to see the Pro 2 has a wider fit at the toe box end allowing feet to have more wriggle room.<\/p>
I found that the Pro 2 came up longer in length than other Salomon shoes so, like with any shoe, getting to try before you buy could be useful in getting the right size for you.<\/p>
What’s the ride like?<\/strong><\/h2>
The Pulsar Trail Pro 2 feels dynamic to run in and makes you feel like a great runner, especially on harder packed trails where you can go for speed.<\/p>
The plush Energy Surge foam in the sole makes each step feel bouncy, with a soft landing and the Energy Blade plate aids forward propulsion.<\/p>
Add this to the rocker profile of the Pro 2 and you get fast transitions and good forefoot planting.<\/p>
The trade-off for the fast footing from the more rigid sole is less flexibility around the forefoot, but on less rugged trails that need isn\u2019t as important.<\/p>
Is it comfortable?<\/strong><\/h2>
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The shoe’s upper is comfortable, but less supportive than some other options (Credit: Steve Sayers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Stack height is 33mm at the heel and 27mm at the forefoot, with a 6mm drop, which provides good levels of comfort on longer runs but could mean a loss of trail feel and confidence over more technical ground.<\/p>
The upper mesh of the Pro 2 has been updated and is comfortable, but I found it too stretchy to keep the foot feeling stable and in position when descending and on rockier trails requiring side to side movement.<\/p>
Combined with the relatively high stack height, I felt at times my confidence in foot placement was reduced.<\/p>
In particular, one of our testers found that heel lift was a problem, especially downhill, and while tightening the lace stopped this, it then produced a hot spot-on top of the foot.<\/p>
But like all trail shoe brands, it can take time to find the size that fits the best.<\/p>
What’s the traction like?<\/strong><\/h2>
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The 3.5mm lugs do a reasonable job on less technical trails (Credit: Steve Sayers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Pro 2 boasts the Salomon Contragrip MA Sole with 3.5mm lug depth, which provided good grip on drier, flatter trails and it has a good level of protection around the toe box.<\/p>
All in all, the Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro 2 is a great shoe for running fast on less technical terrain.<\/p>
Verdict:<\/strong> A great option for running fast on less technical terrain, but not one for technical trails.<\/p>
Score: <\/strong>70%<\/p>
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