Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL vs Hoka MAFATE X // Who rules GRAVEL?

Who will come out on top in this matchup of GRAVEL KINGS ??? The new Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL or the new Hoka MAFATE X? But first... what is GRAVEL? or GRVL? Is this something you really need? Watch my most EXTREME A/B shoe comparison and review yet to find out!

➡️ Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL ($160) ➡️ https://salomon.pxf.io/RGaoVR
➡️ Hoka Mafate X @ REI ($225) ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/e1QMPQ

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00:00 Gravel.. GRVL ???
04:35 GRVL downhill
06:49 Salomon closeup
11:16 Other TPU midsoles
13:13 Just use a road shoe?
14:17 Extreme A/B time !
17:36 Heavy up the hill?
22:18 Stack height & Stability
23:32 Another closeup
25:39 Ground crushing
26:52 Hoka/Salomon closeup
29:57 Downhill stability
32:12 Which would I pick?
36:09 Final thoughts - cruising back

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