The new Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 2 premium racing shoe is a super light, supersonic carbon-plated road runner built for chasing personal records and podium finishes.
“The foam, plate and geometry construction are the three essential parts to the construction of a premium road racing shoe,” said Gatien Airiau, product line manager for Salomon road running footwear. “These three elements on the new S/LAB Phantasm 2 are significantly improved to offer a better performance for elite and sub-elite runners on race day.”
The new S/LAB Phantasm 2 uses soft, resilient PEBA foam in the midsole. This provides greater energy return and performance on race day. The foam is located above and under the carbon fiber plate. It is lighter and more responsive, delivering an explosive, propulsive energy when running at high speed.
The full-length carbon fiber plate provides a more rigid and demanding build for athletes. Its spoon-shaped geometry optimizes propulsion. With 3 millimeters of foam added under the plate, the S/LAB Phantasm 2 reaches a height of 37.5 millimeters. This meets the regulation limit of 40 millimeters set by the World Athletics Organization.
Redesigned Upper
The upper of the S/LAB Phantasm 2 has been re-engineered to be a lighter, single-layer mesh. This provides increased breathability and comfort. Designers were able to shave 10 grams off the shoe, for a total weight of 219 grams per pair. The redesigned rocker has been moved forward to reduce the transition time from heel to toe. This benefits runners with a forefoot stride.
“We are proud to say that the S/LAB Phantasm 2 is the best performance shoe we can provide to our road athletes to reach their goals,” Airiau said.
Salomon road running athletes raced in versions of the shoe already this year. Maggie Montoya sported a version at the 2023 Boston Marathon and Anaïs Quemener tested it at the Paris Half-Marathon.
“I am very grateful to have been a part of the early stages of Salomon joining the road running space and have felt like an integral part of developing a shoe that I’m very proud to represent,” Montoya said. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed racing in the S/LAB Phantasm 2 and am running faster than I ever had before.”
The S/LAB Phantasm 2 is will be available for purchase on Salomon.com and at select North American retailers.
