Salomon  Ultra Glide 4 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

For the North American market the UG4 is a quantum leap forward from the previously released UG2. Relieve Sphere and optiFOAM specifically are new components that take an already established UG line up a full level to being a serious competitor. Visually UG4 looks overconstructed, there is a lot going on, but it is remarkably lighter in hand and underfoot than I anticipated. Weighing in at 10oz UG4 hits all of the desirables: durability, stability, responsive, confidence-inspiring, and balanced. This shoe checks all the boxes and passes the all-seasons checklist for running in the Cascades. Another homerun from Salomon!

I bought these after loving my speed cross 6 and wanted something with a little more cushion for walking on stone dust and gravel trails. Sadly in 3 weeks my soles have deteriorated and have hardly any lugs left. Sad because they were so comfortable.

Recently acquired these shoes at Mtn Ops in Stowe, VT. The only Salomon shoe I can wear due to the wide width. Fit is good, if your feet are wider than a EE don’t bother as they’ll be too tight. Width could be a tad wider though. With a pair of lightweight socks they feel nice and snug on foot. The midsole foam that cradles the sides of your feet are a nice touch as it helps to keep you ontop of your shoe versus rolling and squishing off the side of the midsole when on uneven terrain or cornering. Grip feels good! Hopefully the tread doesn’t burn off prematurely. Happy so far! Just have to get used to the lacing system as I haven’t worn Salomon in years. Got a few miles in them on the treadmill and walking the doggo. Can’t wait to try them as they were intended, on the trails.

I was looking for a comfortable trail running shoe for my long trail runs and I found it in Salomon Ultra Glide 4. The upper along the lacing system provides a snug and secure fit. The shoe is protective enough for technical trails and the midsole provides amazing grip. Super trail shoe!

So, I owned the Ultra Glide 3 and it was an amazingly comfortable shoe - my favourite ever trail shoe. Comfortable and stable, even on rocky, technical paths. BUT, the midsole completely failed after 150km of running (I’m a heavy runner at 80kg) to the point where it was collapsing inwards. You couldn’t even walk in them. Because I loved the shoe so much, I’m really hoping that Salomon have sorted this issue for the Ultra Glide 4. They weren’t willing to warranty the 3 which means they were expecting it to fail after 150km, and I can’t seem to get them to say what they expect from these, but I’ve taken a chance and have my fingers firmly crossed.

The Ultraglide 4 is sold as a comfort shoe for trail running, and it delivers. This shoe has been fantastic for running 50+miles without pain or discomfort. It has a wider toebox than most other Salomon shoes and a unique sole that does well. That being said, this is probably not the go-to shoe if you are running fast (sub 8 minute miles) on technical trails. These shoes also have a tendency to allow debris into the shoe which is more than I have experienced with other Salomon shoes. Otherwise, it delivers with lasting performance. I recently took the Ultraglides through 8 days of running the Dolomites and did not regret that choice at any moment.

I just finished ten days of hiking the Swiss Alps based in Wengen. Covered 110 miles through extreme to easy trails. Heavy loose rocks, regular gravel, grassy and heavily rooted switchback trails. These shoes were absolutely perfect. Zero foot fatigue, no blisters, total support of foot, toes and ankles. The “no laces” set up was excellent. Held fit perfectly, more importantly, no loosening due to untied shoes. I took both the black and white versions. Gripped all terrain exactly as designed. Most importantly to me, prevented foot, ankle and leg fatigue which allowed me to continue ten days without a rest day. Clean up easily as well.

I have a selection of trail running shoes from Salomon which get regular use depending on the conditions. I've always steered clear of max cushioning on the trail but these have changed my mind. True to size, great colours (lilac ash/excalibur), super comfy and ready straight out of the box. The confidence on the ups and downs is excellent and the outersole soaks up the bumps and lumps. The quicklace system clamps the the foot in nicely and there's no pressure points or slippage when on the move. Nice toe box to allow for long days on the trails. The quality build and materials make the price of these a bargain. In my opinion, Salomon's best all round trail shoe.

I currently own 3 pairs of the Ultra Glide 4. The Ultra Glide 4 is by far the best trail shoe for long distances. For a max cushion trail shoe, it’s surprisingly light and responsive. The grip is good on both mud / soft ground and hard rocky surfaces. I ran the Javelina Jundred 100 miler in Ultra Glides and never had to change shoes. The 4th version, I believe is even better than prior versions. The Ultra Glide 4’s are my go trainer and race shoes.

This is my 6th pair of salomon in my possession. 2 pairs of hiking boots 3 pairs of hiking shoes. One pair of boots almost ready to throw away after 6 years and 3 Spanish caminos. I also have one pair of trail runners but i dont run. I purchase only wide fit and allow 4 to 6 weeks to wear in the footwear. By far the most comfortable footwear I have had in 60 years on this planet. To me they are worth every cent. I think i need help because i am addicted to these shoes. Fit like a glove hard wearing and exceptional quality. 3 caminos and no blisters. Camino no 4 in September. Thank you salomon