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A true neutral shoe with a fun, snappy ride; the updated upper fixes the midfoot lockdown issues that limited the v3 to short runs.
Best for: Nimble, fun neutral training runs; not for runners needing stability
Road Daily Trainer
Salomon Aero Blaze 4
Kofuzi calls the Aero Blaze 4 a nostalgic, road-feel daily trainer that's essentially identical to the Aero Blaze 3, but thinks it's priced a little higher than it's worth. — Kofuzi
Physical blueprint
Where this shoe sits
Weight 232 g
Heel stack 39.0 mm
Drop 8.0 mm
Best for
Daily Training
Surface Road
Specifications
Weight (M9)
232g (8.2 oz)
Stack (Heel)
39.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
31.0 mm
Drop
8.0 mm
Midsole
optiFOAM² (supercritical TPU)
Outsole
Contagrip Road rubber
Upper
Engineered mesh
Lacing
Traditional
Fit Profile
Length
True To Size
Forefoot Width
Standard
Lockdown
Good
Sizing
True To Size
Ride Characteristics
Stability
Neutral
Expert reviews
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Kofuzi calls the Aero Blaze 4 a nostalgic, road-feel daily trainer that's essentially identical to the Aero Blaze 3, but thinks it's priced a little higher than it's worth.
Best for: Runners who miss older-style, ground-feel daily trainers rather than max-cushion shoes.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Salomon Aero Blaze 4 fit?
Kofuzi notes: True to size for most runners; toe box volume is average to slightly shallow in height.
Per Kofuzi.
How much does the Salomon Aero Blaze 4 weigh and what is its drop?
The Salomon Aero Blaze 4 weighs about 232g (men's 9), has a 39.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.
What shoes is the Salomon Aero Blaze 4 compared to?
Reviewers compare the Salomon Aero Blaze 4 to Salomon Aero Blaze 3, Puma Velocity Nitro 4, Brooks Ghost Amp.
Per Kofuzi, Doctors of Running.
How many experts have reviewed the Salomon Aero Blaze 4?
Next Pair aggregates 2 expert reviews of the Salomon Aero Blaze 4, including Kofuzi, Doctors of Running.
Per Kofuzi, Doctors of Running.
Where it sits among similar shoes
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
Weight · lower = lighter
Salomon Aero Blaze 4 232g
ASICS GT-2000 13 230g
ASICS Megablast 221g
ASICS Novablast 6 249g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning
Salomon Aero Blaze 4 39.0mm
ASICS GT-2000 13 36.0mm
ASICS Megablast 45.0mm
ASICS Novablast 6 42.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning
Salomon Aero Blaze 4 8.0mm
ASICS GT-2000 13 8.0mm
ASICS Megablast 8.0mm
ASICS Novablast 6 8.0mm
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Foam guide
How Supercritical foams foam works
Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and
authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized
from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical
and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the
specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-09-29