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Summary
Average Weight: Men's 273g / Women's 259g
Offset / Heel-to-toe drop: 6 mm
Stack height: 32mm
This refresh of Salomon’s Ultra glide range meets expectations of comfort and practicality, offering trail runners a uniquely energising ride.
Features
Midsole
- Responsive energy surge midsole aids propulsion
- Plush cushioning for soft landing
- Reverse camber rocket geometry technology to aid smooth landing
- 6mm offset promotes quick heel-to-toe transition
Upper
- SensiFit upper is lightweight but flexible, to ensure foot stability and comfort
- Updated toe bumper provides better protection
- Mesh is breathable for prolonged ventilation
- Convenient lock laces
- Materials made of more recycled plastic than previous version
Outer
- Trademark Contragrip outsole delivers supreme traction through 4mm deep lugs
- Durable rubber
- Suitable for multiple terrains, both wet and dry surfaces
Pros
- Premium level of cushioning
- Durable and aggressive traction to suit the most hazardous terrains
- Responsive technology, improved for seamless landing
- Breathable upper, suitable for summer and winter runs
Cons
- Wide fitting may not be suitable for those requiring a narrower fit
In Testing
Having seldom run on aggressive terrain, I have often found general trail running shoes quite uncomfortable and heavy. By consequence, I was wary of the new Salomon Ultra Glide, wrongly assuming a proper trail shoe couldn’t be comfortable! It was, instead sufficiently cushioned and responsive, feeling effortless as soon as I stepped onto my local trail. I have since taken the Ultra Glide on both my long Sunday runs, and short distance training sessions. They’ve felt as the name suggests, an ultra-smooth ride.
Verdict
This sequel to Salomon’s original Ultra Glide trail running shoes exceeds previous levels of comfort and stability. Improvements made to both the midsole cushioning and outer durability are visible, successfully offering new and experienced trail enthusiasts an energising run through nature, whatever the weather.
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