Saucony - Xodus Ultra 4

Hey 👋🏼 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 ✌🏼

As 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

Ultra 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.

The Saucony Xodus has a pretty high stack, and the PWRRUN PB is definitely a super foam. Version 4 is set to release in a couple of months with significant upgrades over the previous model—most notably, a Vibram outsole ([Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 First Look](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klJoS7fwkJk)) Personally, I’m planning to grab a pair as soon as they drop and use them for all my summer 25 races. My Merrell Agility Peak 5s from last summer have flattened out, so it’s time for an upgrade!

The Saucony Xodus has a pretty high stack, and the PWRRUN PB is definitely a super foam. Version 4 is set to release in a couple of months with significant upgrades over the previous model—most notably, a Vibram outsole ([Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 First Look](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klJoS7fwkJk)) Personally, I’m planning to grab a pair as soon as they drop and use them for all my summer 25 races. My Merrell Agility Peak 5s from last summer have flattened out, so it’s time for an upgrade!

Got 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.

Hoka 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.

I bought them on an odd sale at rei this week. Fit is great.

I live in Pnw and the new Saucony exodus ultra hits all these boxes for me, plus comfy and crazy grip.

I don't have feedback about that specific shoe, but I have wide lady feet and absolutely love the xodus ultra 3 and 4 (I have both lol).

Not that Tomir 2 is way more narrow than Peregrine. I own a pair and after like 250 kms I’m havivg second thoughts whether I should have sized up in my Tomirs even if they felt awesome out of the box. Which is weird because it’s usually the other way round. The new Xodus Ultra 4 is just as fun, lugs are little less deep than Tomir 2 - so better ride on packed terrain; however the sole is Vibram as well. They feel way more stable and comfortable also because the heel part of Tomir sticks out and I keep hitting it against the rocks. Which doesn’t happen in Xodus at all. Idk I am already ordering 2nd pair because they are now my absolute favourites. 

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 are high cushion, peba, midsole that don’t feel too stacked. They’re comfortable, energetic, and supportive.

Hey fellow heavy runner. I’m about 120kg, 204cm and have had trouble finding a trail shoe for my 14/15 size foot. I’ve run in the Trabuco 13s, Trabuco Max 4s, Ultraventure 4s, Lone Peaks 9s, Caldera 7s, Zegama 2s, Saucony Xodus ultra 4s, and right now the Caldera 19s. I’ve learned that I need max cushion, and something a little more supportive. The Calderas weren’t great for me and the Trabuco 13s weren’t cushioned enough. What did you like/dislike about the Calderas?

Out of the shoes I’ve tried, my favorite have been the Xodus Ultra 4 and the Cascadia 19. They both fit true to size. If you try out the Trabuco Max 4, they seemed to fit small, and smaller than the same size Trabuco 13. And I actually really liked the Trabuco 13, but just found they didn’t quite have enough cushion. Black toenails is pretty normal in this hobby.