Affiliate Disclosure

How We Make Money

CompareSalomon is a participant in affiliate marketing programs. This means when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from that sale.

This commission comes from the retailer, not you. You pay the same price whether you use our links or go directly to the store.

Our Affiliate Partners

We currently partner with:

• REI Co-op — Outdoor retailer with excellent return policy
• Running Warehouse — Specialist running retailer
• Backcountry — Outdoor gear retailer
• Amazon Associates — General marketplace

Commission rates vary by partner and product category, typically ranging from 5-10% of the purchase price.

How This Affects Our Content

What We Promise

• Honest recommendations: We recommend products based on quality and fit for the intended purpose—not commission rates
• Real testing: Our comparisons are based on actual use, not just manufacturer specs
• Transparent criticism: We'll tell you when a product isn't right for certain use cases, even if it's a high-commission item
• Multiple options: We typically link to several retailers so you can choose based on price, availability, or preference

Our Editorial Independence

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We write honest comparisons first, then add relevant affiliate links afterward. If a product doesn't meet our standards, we won't recommend it regardless of potential commission.

We've recommended products with lower commissions over higher-commission alternatives when they're genuinely better. Our reputation depends on providing accurate, helpful information— not maximizing short-term revenue.

Identifying Affiliate Links

Affiliate links on our site typically:

• Link to retailer websites (REI, Running Warehouse, Backcountry, Amazon)
• Appear in "Where to Buy" sections
• Are styled as buttons with text like "Check Price at REI"

All affiliate links include rel="nofollow" attributes as required by search engine guidelines.

Why We Use Affiliate Links

Affiliate commissions allow us to:

• Keep our content free for all readers
• Purchase shoes for testing and comparison
• Spend time researching and writing detailed comparisons
• Maintain and improve the website

Without affiliate revenue, we couldn't provide the depth of content we do. Your support through these links directly enables our work.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on affiliate marketing. The FTC requires that we disclose any material connection between us and the products or services we recommend.

We are committed to transparency and will always clearly disclose when we may earn commission from a recommendation.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make recommendations, please contact us at hello@comparesalomon.com.

We're happy to explain our testing process or how we arrived at any specific recommendation.

Thank you for supporting CompareSalomon. Your trust means everything to us, and we work hard every day to earn it through honest, helpful content.