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Saucony - Xodus Ultra 4
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"I've worn Xodus runners for years on class 3/4 scrambles in the PNW, in addition to leading a few low class 5 routes with them as well."
"After 200km on first pair I never had a problem"
"That shoe got me across the Grand Canyon twice."
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"it worked great during the race. ... Wore it for the last 30 of my 100 along with 20ish training miles."
"I love my Xodus Ultras for anything longer than a marathon."
"That shoe got me across the Grand Canyon twice."
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"But Saucony fit my feet perfect."
"I have wide lady feet and absolutely love the xodus ultra 3 and 4 (I have both lol)."
"I absolutely love the fit, though, for my feet. ... Very little breaking in compared with other shoes. ... I tend to get hot spots on my heel with firmer, sturdier trail shoes, but that didn't happen with these."
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"the cushion was sooooo much better. ... Normally the sole of my foot gets stabbed with a couple rocks but I didn’t feel a thing jutting into my foot today."
"One of my favorite shoes in terms of comfort"
"the PWRRUN PB is definitely a super foam ... the PWRRUN PB is really awesome"
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"hits all these boxes for me ... crazy grip"
"Wore it for a technical ultra and worked really well."
"it has a Vibram outsole so you don’t really need to think about what you’re running over."
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"they are bulkier"
"they are bulkier"
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"one run and the glue on the rubber on the toes started peeling off ... I give it 3 runs before it is completely ripped off."
"had this guy in the gym who brought the same model to pieces in just 200 bc he punished them over blade-like granite ridges."
"the lugs wear down very, very quickly"
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"one run and the glue on the rubber on the toes started peeling off ... I give it 3 runs before it is completely ripped off."
"had this guy in the gym who brought the same model to pieces in just 200 bc he punished them over blade-like granite ridges."
"brought the same model to pieces in just 200 bc he punished them over blade-like granite ridges."
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"the sole is absolute dogshit on wet rock."
"WTH, are the soles coated in baby oil, they don't even think about trying to grip"
"I will say they aren’t great in slippery conditions. ... Just always found the grip was poor in slippery stuff, aka slick rock. ... If they’d just put vibram on, I’d probably not use other shoes"
702240 1.0mine tore in the center between the outsole at the heel after 90k or so. got a refund without debate. still weird. otoh Xodus Ultra 4 are great.
I find it really roomy, and I am quite sensitive in thst regard.
Acceptable-One-6597 1.0I loved this shoe until they put the rock guard in the toe, now it rubs the shit out my big right toe. Wife has these and loves them. I ran the soles off v1 and v2.
alidixon 1.0Hey 👋🏼 thought I’d share my experience with them: https://www.alastairrunning.com/saucony-xodus-ultra-4-review/ - my YouTube review drops on Sunday: https://youtube.com/@alastair.running - let me know if you have any questions on them ✌🏼
allsq 1.0My go to for 50k and under. The xodus is also a great shoe with some more cushion, they are bulkier and you’ll want to heal lock them if your heal is rolling on downhills.
I run the Brooks Casscadia or the Saucony Xodus
saucony xodus ultra 4 almost the perfect shoe.
averagerunner25 1.0You might be happy with Saucony Xodus Ultra 4. I’m not sure they make them in wide, but the standard fit is comfortable for my wide feet!
Cana84 1.0As a saucony lover I recommend xodus ultra 4. I loved the v1 and v2, total fail with v3 but now with these, Vibram mega grip sole, breathable and good for all terrain. After 200km on first pair I never had a problem
The first version was the perfect ultra shoes to me. This one, love it but a little too high stack and something changed front foot room (personal feelings). Xodus 4 is more than good for lot of trails, races and training sessions.
Darondo 1.0Ultra 4 is getting a vibram sole??? That’s my dream. Xodus fits me like no other, but the sole is absolute dogshit on wet rock.
Much more cushion, but not too much. The v4 sole is Vibram Megagrip and is infinitely better on wet rock than the previous Saucony soles. I was on peregrines for like 7 years before switching to Xodus.
DisastrousLove6306 1.0I'm always on the lookout for that unicorn shoe. I was having a hard time finding variety in stores, so between stores and online, I ordered 13 different pairs in my effort to try and find the right one. I ended up keeping the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4. Great cushion and great traction. Has the full length Vibram on the outsole. It's a little heavier than some of these others but the rocker is nice and keeps the feet moving forward. Still a handful of popular trail shoes I haven't tried out, but I'm pretty happy with the Xodus Ultras.
DueBread4588 1.0Got the new ultra 4, one run and the glue on the rubber on the toes started peeling off, I give it 3 runs before it is completely ripped off.
endeesr3alm 1.0Hoka Mafate 5 is comfy and fun. Mafate Speed 4 is still good but a little narrower and not quite so bouncy. I used to run in Speedgoats a lot but think the 5 & 6 are missing some comfort and the foam isn’t returning the energy of newer shoes. Salomon Genesis or Ultra Glide are both good if you can accommodate a narrower fit. I prefer the protection of the Genesis over the Ultra Glide. Prodigio Pro is also fun and bouncy, but much lighter, less protection around the ankle and so a bit more stripped back. Everyone I know loves them though. Hoka Tecton X 3 is a similar proposition to the Prodigio but both are spendy. Hoka is slightly more stable and bouncy but there is very little in it. If you want the best outsole rubber money can buy, look at the VJ Ultra 3. Seriously, the lugs and rubber is like glue. Finally, the Saucony Xodus Ultra is a good shoe for distances like this. It’s also comfy and protective. Just avoid the 2 or 3 and go for the latest version 4.
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