Salomon - Ultra Glide Series

This is so funny as I own all three. I wouldn’t do an ultra with new shoes so close… but if you’ve got some 30k+ runs in the next few weeks maybe it’d be fine? Anyway about the shoes. Genesis are in my daily rotation but haven’t done more than a half marathon in them. If I remember correctly they’re quite low stack height? I remember my first few runs in them I could definitely feel it in my knees but they’re fine after breaking in. I also own those exact color of Ultra Glides. They are beefy and feel quite heavy on the feet. My last race was 55km and 3500hm. I wore them as it was quite dry and all good but yeah definitely felt them towards the end. But at the same time I appreciated the cushion. I wouldn’t wear them again though on something so long and technical. Definitely definitely I had to size up in these. The NB i cannot run in. I’ve had them for a year as my daily sneaker but running in NB is a no go for me, my big toe just gets beaten up by the toe box.

The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. I switched to hiking shoes (Merrell's) and I feel it's a better compromise between trail runners and boots. Pretty light and more comfortable.

My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's. To each there own, I know trail runners are the favorite, the Moab works better for me (I have dainty feet, I guess).

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)

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 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 am very disappointed by version 3, it is a completely different shoe, with a very high stack height and ridiculously soft cushioning. I switched to the Salomon Genesis (not the S-lab version), which is much closer to the Ultra glide 2. I actually prefer it because the lugs are 4,5mm instead of 3,5mm which makes them better in mud.

I'm 210lbs. Always a Salomon user. Very good results with many of their models, last years the Ultra glide 2, now changing to the Genesis model. (I don't like the Ultra glide 3, much higher and with a ridiculous amount of cushion) I don't do that many miles on them because I tend to wear out the thread early (technical terrain) but the soles always hold up very very well.

I'm 210lbs. Always a Salomon user. Very good results with many of their models, last years the Ultra glide 2, now changing to the Genesis model. (I don't like the Ultra glide 3, much higher and with a ridiculous amount of cushion) I don't do that many miles on them because I tend to wear out the thread early (technical terrain) but the soles always hold up very very well.

I agree. The Genesis are best choice. Stable and good grip. Ultra glide 3, I have a pair, but stupid amount of cushioning, and way too high stack height. Anyway I would not change shoes now so close to the race, unless you really have problems.

Are you me? I did exactly the same as this. The UG3, salmon absolutely dropped the ball. Just runs like a spongy slipper, whereas the UG2 ran like an actual running shoe. I’ve actually just bought what might be the last pair in my size in the UK, after scouring online stores for months.

The Genesis has been great for me. Has done loads of training miles and also mountain ultras. Proper all rounder. The UG2 is great if you can get them. The UG3 not so much.

Are you me? I did exactly the same as this. The UG3, salmon absolutely dropped the ball. Just runs like a spongy slipper, whereas the UG2 ran like an actual running shoe. I’ve actually just bought what might be the last pair in my size in the UK, after scouring online stores for months.

The Genesis has been great for me. Has done loads of training miles and also mountain ultras. Proper all rounder. The UG2 is great if you can get them. The UG3 not so much.

I think my last pair were a well worn pair of Ultra Glides, then £58 for the soling. Or the other pair, I picked up for £70 in the sale and then the same. So even new, you're only looking <£130, which is far below what the new super trail runners go for these days. Prodigio Pro was £170 new.

I tried going a size up and just couldn't get the fit right.. 300km in these shoes now and hate them. I'm really finding that true to size works well with a cushioned moisture wicking sock, as long as the shoe allows me to splay my toes and feel snug in the heel. What you say rough sides, are you meaning fabric and stitching etc? The past 12months of trails I've been experimenting with: Adidas Agravic Ultra Salomon s/lab Ultra Salomon Ultra Glide 2 (sized up) Merrell Agility Peak 5 Hoka Speedgoat 6

Thanks for your recommendation and congrats on your race! not sure what REI is (I'm in Australia).what combo did you go with? I have been experimenting and don't mind an excuse to spend money :D I'm quite experienced running..(10 years with a decent marathon time) and don't have this problem with road shoes. The past 12months of trails I've been experimenting with: Adidas Agravic Ultra Salomon s/lab Ultra Salomon Ultra Glide 2 (sized up) Merrell Agility Peak 5 Hoka Speedgoat 6 Sock wise, experimented too and find cushioned, moisture wicking best, morino wool good too.

Not sure about this.. I'm quite experienced running 10 years with a decent marathon time and don't have this problem with road shoes. The past 12months of trails I've been experimenting with: Adidas Agravic Ultra Salomon s/lab Ultra Salomon Ultra Glide 2 (sized up) Merrell Agility Peak 5 Hoka Speedgoat 6

Agreed had mine for a week now and love them. The SLab ultra glide is a pretty cool shoe too.

My Ultra glide 3 just arrived. From Germany, (alpinetreck) as on Salomon UK, all most popular sizes are gone. I look again on your first post pictures and curious, where did you found them in black. I've chosen gray as there were only 3 colours available.

Hi, they are great for what I need. 162 miles on mixed surface, including significant part of paved surface. [https://imgur.com/a/79ga6Uc](https://imgur.com/a/79ga6Uc)

If anyone is interested, the real weight of the UK size 11 is 334 g each vs 285g on Salomon webpage.

I have Salomon ultra glide 3. They are very cushioned, but not sure if they are suitable for the Alps. My goal was to find shoes for mixed terrain — trial and asphalt.

I bought them for my usual mixed surface runs, trail and asphalt. After around 170 miles, outsoles seems to be barely worn. I even published some pictures somewhere on Reddit some time ago. That was a very good choice for my needs.

Yeah... My second reason was to have something very cushioned, as I'm a runner commuter, so about 50 miles a week need some relief. I used them in one batch on early spring holiday and there were fine. I'm little worry now, on summer they could be too warm. But I can take only one pair of shoes on holiday.

Not yet. I'm on holiday, ready to go for a run, but it's rainy so far and bit chill. ;)

Salomon Ultra Glide 3 They are quite resisted to worn on asphalts.

I have the Ultra Glide 3. They’re super spongy, but that’s what I need for a high-mileage workhorse.

I did around 300 miles, and the soles still look really good. I can’t say exactly how many of those miles were on asphalt, but it must be a lot since I usually plan my routes ad hoc along the way. I’m sure there are plenty of better trail shoes out there, but I don’t think they’d last that long (as I’m planning to use SUG3). Previously, I ran about 600 miles in Salomon Sense Ride 5 before they wore out. 😉

Salomon ultra glide 3. They last on asphalt.

My choice for mixed terrain is the Salomon Ultra Glide 3. There are plenty of better shoes, but these last longer on asphalt.

You could try the Salomon Ultra Glide 3s. I've had mine for about 6 months, they've done me well on similar terrain - Peak District - including a 50km Ultra. I've got races in Eryri and another in the Lakes this year, that'll I'll likely get a lower stack shoe for, but these are good for light trails!

Salomon Ultra Glide 3 for virtually all trail runs. Anything a little hybrid, I'd use my Hoka Challengers. Thinking of getting some Inov8s for more technical trails. For road, Asics Novablast 5. Genuinely the best running shoe I've ever used.

I had no idea they were Europe only! Yeah they're great, completed a fairly untechnical 50k in them, no blisters (,and even then, only tiny ones) until the last 5k. Done 300k in them on muddy and dusty trails and had no issues. I've got some mountain races next year that I think the stack height will be too much for though.

As several others have said, I have found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pros to be well-cushioned, stable, and grippy. I also recently tried the Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide and the foam has a very similar nicely-cushioned feel, and the wide base felt stable. I only had a very very limited experience with them though, so I'm not sure how grippy they would be in the Alps.

What do you want to do? I love my Solomon trail runners but if I'm sliding down shale I'll take the Keens all day long. Both are good brands in my experience.