SALOMON AMPHIB 2

£160 Swimrun-specific shoes

There are few swimrun-specific shoes, but Salomon are staking a claim in this niche with the Amphib 2. It’s essentially a modified version of their popular ‘Sense 4’ trail shoe yet with a more water-resistant upper and built-in drainage in the form of mesh panels, which allow for water to exit the shoe, so you don’t end up squelching along too much when you first come out of a swim section. The outsole is aggressive, so is well suited to the type of trails commonly involved in swimrun courses. The cushioning is moderate, providing a decent trade-off between being light and low profile for swimming without battering your feet and knees on longer runs. As they’re an S/Lab model the price is pretty high, but they boast a durable construction.