Salomon Ultra Glide 4
Trail Ultra

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

David's honorable mention — a wide, plush, well-priced trail shoe that he says has taken the place of the Speedgoat in his rotation. — Doctors of Running

Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 275 g
Heel stack 39.0 mm
Drop 6.0 mm
Cushioning High

Best for

Long RunsTrail
Surface Trail

Specifications

Weight (M9)
275g (9.7 oz)
Stack (Heel)
39.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
33.0 mm
Drop
6.0 mm
Midsole
Energy Surge (TPEE) midsole
Outsole
Salomon Contagrip MA rubber
Upper
Quicklace-compatible engineered mesh
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Midfoot Width
Snug
Heel Width
Average
Lockdown
Good
Toe Box
Average

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
High

Durability

Outsole
Above Average

Expert reviews · 1 reviewer · grouped per channel

DO
Doctors of Running Youtube

Dave's front-runner for trail shoe of the year — a very balanced all-around trail shoe he'd lean toward for an ultra.

Best for: Long trail outings and ultras where you may walk a lot

+1 earlier review from Doctors of Running

David's honorable mention — a wide, plush, well-priced trail shoe that he says has taken the place of the Speedgoat in his rotation.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 fit?

Doctors of Running notes: Wide base with a good upper and excellent speed-lace lockdown; plush but not overly hot.

Per Doctors of Running.

How much does the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 weigh and what is its drop?

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 weighs about 275g (men's 9), has a 39.0mm heel stack and a 6.0mm heel-toe drop.

What shoes is the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 compared to?

Reviewers compare the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 to Hoka Speedgoat, Adidas Terrex Agravic SL.

Per Doctors of Running.

How many experts have reviewed the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

Next Pair aggregates 2 expert reviews of the Salomon Ultra Glide 4, including Doctors of Running.

Per Doctors of Running.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other trail ultra in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Salomon Ultra Glide 4
275g
Brooks Cascadia Elite
269g
Kiprun Kipsummit Max
286g
HOKA Tecton X 3
275g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Salomon Ultra Glide 4
39.0mm
Brooks Cascadia Elite
41.0mm
Kiprun Kipsummit Max
39.0mm
HOKA Tecton X 3
40.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Salomon Ultra Glide 4
6.0mm
Brooks Cascadia Elite
6.0mm
Kiprun Kipsummit Max
6.0mm
HOKA Tecton X 3
5.0mm

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Data-driven recommendation backed by expert reviews.

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Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-06-14