Trail long run
Ultra Glide 4
A high-stack, long-distance trail shoe built around soft foam and moderate lugs for comfort over big miles.
$160MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Trail long run
- Races
- Ultra, 50K+
- Also good for
- Daily trail training, Easy trail run, Door-to-trail
- Cushion
- max
- Weight
- 285g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 41/35mm
- Lug
- 4mm
- Midsole
- Salomon optiFOAM
- Outsole
- Contagrip
- Upper
- breathable textile
- Widths
- standard
Easy runsDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingGravelMax cushionUltra distanceWide feetLong runsHot weather
Our read
A plush, easygoing trail cruiser for ultra-distance runners who prioritize underfoot comfort over ground feel and technical precision.
Ride
Deep optiFOAM cushioning with a 6 mm drop delivers a soft, forgiving ride that smooths out long efforts on mixed terrain.
Fit
Regular width with an internal endoFit sleeve and quickLACE for a snug, secured midfoot; not roomy for wide feet.
Best for
Runners logging long or ultra-distance miles on smooth to moderate trails who want maximum comfort underfoot.
Avoid if
You run technical, rocky terrain and want ground feel and precision, or you need extra toebox room.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.