Salomon - Ultra Glide 2

What I don't get about Salomon: the ultra glide 3 is a totally different shoe. Fine for me, but don't call it the 3 then, name it differently. This is confusing. Now I need to go searching again after a model that resembles the glide 2. (I did buy two additional pairs of the 2 so I'm set for this year)

I love the ultra glides 2 as well. (I have 6 pairs) I am disappointed that they needed to completely change a shoe again. I have put 50k on the glide 3 right now, fit is similar, but much more cushioning (almost absurd), and the sole pattern is very different, better in mud but worse on wet rocks. I will mix them in use together with the 2. I use the 3 for recovery runs or longer runs on tired legs and feet. But I don't see myself using them as my go to performance shoe for ultra runs. (For now)

I like peregrines for typical runs. Trying out Salomon ultra glide 2 for long runs. I have a narrower foot and like a more nimble shoe. For road basically use Nike Pegasus for reference

The answer is: it depends on the shoe. My Salomons shed mud pretty well (Ultra glide 2, Sense Ride 4, Thunder Cross), as do my Saucony Xodus Ultras. I wouldn't recommend either the Sense Rides or the UGs for very muddy conditions.

Both great shoes. I like the sense ride on my feet a little more. I'm currently rocking the ultra glide 2 in my rotation.

Hi, I'm on the lookout for a new pair of trail shoes for the races I've scheduled this year, plus the training needed for them. This last 2024 I've been running in peregrines 13 and xodus ultra 2, and I am quite happy, specially with the peregrines, although the outsole durability and grip on wet are main concerns. After watching and reading a lot of shoe reviews, I have narrowed down the candidates to the Salomon Genesis, since durability is also a must. My cuestion is, how good is that shoe? how is the foam? In 2023 I ran in the ultra glides 2 and I remember that the midsole packed out quite soon, at around 250km, while the peregrines have 400 km in them and are still comfortable cushion-wise. I haven't been able to try the genesis on yet, although I have no problem with salomon shoes. One shoe I could try was the speedgoat 6, and I didn't found the foam harsh as a lot of reviews say, quite contrary, I found them cushy and stable, but its tongue design is a no for me. The races I have scheduled will take me around 10-11 hours (66km and 50k), with a ton of vert, so the shoe must have a comfortable foam for the long run. Other candidates are the new Saucony peregrine 15, Nnormal Tomir 2 and the upcoming TNF vective infinite 3. Basically I'm after deep lugs for traction, good lockdown for rather narrow feet, and good cushion without losing ground feel. Any advice will be appreciated!

thanks for the feedback! in 2023 I ran the 50k in Vall d'Aran and the ultra glides performed quite well. About the genesis, how is the cushion compared to the ultra glides? And for the Tomir 2, what about the tongue? I have a tendency to develop lace bite if the fit is not right. I've come to the conclusion that this depends more on the fit rather than the tongue itself, since the peregrine 13 have a minimalist design and they don't give me any trouble.

Salomon ultra glide 2! I kind of just wanted to branch out and try something new. I use ASICS while road running which is why I wanted to give them a try in the first place. I’ve never had blister problems but they rubbed my heels bad. However, I want to reiterate that I thought they were amazing shoes, I love ASICS. The trabucos just didn’t fit my feet well.

Fit is pretty personal but I have same stats and use, the only shoe that fits me is Salomon ultra glide 2

I don’t see them on the US store, hopefully soon! The ug 2 are my favorite shoe

Mine were squeaking and the sizing was odd. Length was okay, still narrow. The La Sportiva last isn't for slightly more than standard width, I am afraid. Given the spectacular reviews this shoe got, I can only say it was a grave disappointment. Will rather run again in my unspectacular but absolutely reliable Xodus Ultra 3, Salomon Ultra Glide 2 or Arc'teryx Norvan. For Hiking I would say the fit is just too firm and the foam squeaky, it got even louder after some 22km in both shoes.

The Ultraglide 1 was a great shoe, I ran through 5 pairs of them. Loved them. The Ultraglide 2 is supposedly almost identical, but it’s just not as good.

I run with Salomon ultra glide & Hoka SpeedGoat 5 both half size up and don't have any issues with "narrowness". But I felt that on the Hoka Clifton 8.

That’s the idea that I had also with the speedcross and more technical Salomon shoes. Not the case with my UltraGlide2GTX, roomier than I ever thought.

Now I’m using Salomon Ultraglide2 gtx & Hoka Speedgoat 5. The Hoka are “uber comfy” but not much technical. I’m not doing ultra technical trails, so this 2 are like a compromise, comfy enough on the road (approach) & technical enough for not so hard trail. You can find loads of brands and shoes it’s overwhelming:) . Like my two you can try also Hoka challenger atr 7 gtx, new balance fresh foam X hierro v8. Altra & Topo are harder to find in Europe, don’t know about RSA.