Salomon
Salomon Ultra Glide 4
Salomon Ultra Glide 4. 38.6mm stack, 295g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 38.6 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 31.1 mm forefoot, heel counter 4/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 28.8 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 53 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 53 BR / 47% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 7.5 mm drop, heel counter 4/5
Full specs
Drop
7.5 mm
Heel stack
38.6 mm
Forefoot stack
31.1 mm
Weight
295 g
Lug depth
3.9 mm
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.68 |
| Breathability | 53 BR |
| Drying potential | 47 % |
| Flexibility | 19.7 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 15.60 Nm |
| Heel counter | 4/5 |
| Energy return | 47.6 % |
| Shock absorption | 122 SA |
| Midsole softness | 33.1 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Tongue padding | 7.8 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 3.7 mm |
| Reflective elements | No |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (71.4 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Tall toebox (28.8 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs large. Consider a half size down.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 good for 100-mile races?
Elite. 38.6 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.
Does the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 71.4 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?
7.5 mm, with a 38.6 mm heel stack and 31.1 mm forefoot.
Is the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.68. Elite grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 65/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 66/100 (Great)
achillesFriendlyScore: 57/100 (Solid)
hundredMilerReadiness: 84/100 (Elite)