Saucony - Xodus Ultra Series
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"I have both and have done 50 milers in the Xodus without any issues at all."
"I managed to do R2R2R in these without ever really thinking about my feet (for whatever that n=1 is worth.)"
"Remarkable shoes if it comes to comfort."
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2
"I have both and have done 50 milers in the Xodus without any issues at all."
"it worked great during the race. ... Wore it for the last 30 of my 100 along with 20ish training miles."
"After 200km on first pair I never had a problem"
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"I have both and have done 50 milers in the Xodus without any issues at all."
"it worked great during the race. ... Wore it for the last 30 of my 100 along with 20ish training miles."
"Each pair has over 500 miles of trail and they still feel great."
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"I have both and have done 50 milers in the Xodus without any issues at all."
"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."
"They’re the shoes I’m lacing up for Leadville in a couple weeks."
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"I have loads of room in Saucony Xodus Ultra."
"has a roomy toe box"
"More generous toe box"
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"Saucony Xodus Ultra (v.1)- again very close but felt very unstable, rolling my ankle numerous times."
"I'm slower with high stack shoes when going downhill on loose surfaces and making a lot of sharp turns."
"the 3 got a bit bloated to me. ... the Ultra 3 had more stack height and is heavier, more than I wanted/needed."
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"the 3 got a bit bloated to me ... is heavier, more than I wanted/needed"
"the 3 got a bit bloated to me. ... the Ultra 3 had more stack height and is heavier, more than I wanted/needed."
"the 4 is indeed a CHONK ... that design change happened in the 3"
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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"
"Xodus 3 just as xodus 1 has a PWRTrack outsole which has terrible grip in wet conditions. ... I was literally trying to "jump" on dry parts of rock if this was possible."
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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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"Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 - Unfortunately too narrow overall for me. ... I have the XU 3’s and they definitely didn’t fit as well as the first version."
"Unfortunately too narrow overall for me. ... I have the XU 3’s and they definitely didn’t fit as well as the first version."
"Xodus Ultras were also a bit too narrow in the toebox for me for anything over 50k."
2ohit 1.0Bought 2 pairs of Xodus Ultra (ver 1) from Flipkart 2 years ago. Still going strong. Also there used to be a Saucony showroom on F C road near hotel Lalit Mahal - though not sure if it's still there.
I personally prefer Xodus. It has Saucony's racing foam that's surrounded by a firmer foam. People have completed UTMB wearing that shoe so should be OK for Sahyadri trails. Fujispeed is good as well, but since it's plated, it's a little aggressive. It's designed for speed - it's even in the name. It's less than ideal for casual use. Depends entirely on your use case.
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.
As a runner who has some stability needs, I am very happy with Saucony Xodus Ultra 4. Grippy outsole, stable ride, good foam. Seem to be discounted in many places these days..
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.
I 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.
AlertWorldliness2238 0.7If you like inov8 you probably won't get on with Salomon, they are super narrow. The xodus ultra is a good shoe though. Maybe you could try topo vista if you won't need too much grip. They are foot shaped like inov8 and nicely cushioned. To me they support my foot better than the trailfly max, which gives no stability
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.
AmongUs14 0.7Fan of peregrine and even had those older model exodus (the tanks!) and liked them, but something didn’t click for me in the Xodus Ultra. Really wanted to love them. But I just always felt flat running in them, and failed to get a lockdown fit. Nowadays prefer shoes with a bit more flexibility too. Such an odd experience considering the rave reviews! Glad they worked out for someone though!
Fan of peregrine and even had those older model exodus (the tanks!) and liked them, but something didn’t click for me in the Xodus Ultra. Really wanted to love them. But I just always felt flat running in them, and failed to get a lockdown fit. Nowadays prefer shoes with a bit more flexibility too. Such an odd experience considering the rave reviews! Glad they worked out for someone though!
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!
benificialbenefactor 0.7I swear by the Saucony Xodus Ultra. The most comfortable trail shoe I've ever worn.
I love my Saucony ultra Xodus for trails. But really, you should go get fitted at a running shop. Shoes are very specific to the individual.
bosco778 0.6Wha! Megagrip on Xodus? I gotta get some duck tape to make my current pair last til June now.
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