Earlier this year Salomon, the Athletic Outdoor Company, introduced the SYNAPSE, the first natural motion walking and hiking shoe.

With a flexible, highly cushioned midsole and a 10mm heel-drop, the shoe reduces heel strike impact when walking. Featuring a rounded heel it ensures correct foot placement. The springlike OS Tendon element in the midsole allows for a smooth heel-to-toe transition and better terrain feel with less restriction to the natural rolling motion of the foot. Salomon’s renowned Contagrip™ outsole with staggered and multidirectional lugs ensures traction and grip whether you are ascending or descending and for a variety of surface conditions. The highly breathable and quick drying textile upper, welded Sensifit™ and Salomon’s patented Quicklace™ system provide climate control and superior foothold, while keeping the overall weight (340g) in the vicinity of a trail running shoe. This effectively makes the Synapse one of the lightest hiking shoes available.

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Key Benefits for Nordic Walking:

• Highly cushioned midsole with 10mm heel drop to reduce heel strike impact when walking
• Rounded heel for more centered heel strike (compared to running) with OS Tendon element for smooth heel-to-toe transition
• Contagrip® outsole with staggered and multi-directional lugs for ultimate grip and traction on ascents and descents and on a variety of terrain
• Welded Sensifit™ technology for a snug fit around the mid-foot, stabilizes the foot and prevents excess movement and rubbing
• Highly durable and lightweight Quicklace™ system for easy-on, easy-off convenience,  laces stow in lace pocket on tongue
• Highly breathable, quick-drying and super light weight (340g / UK 8.5)