Last run with running shoes: Salomon Ultra Glide
History
I bought those shoes in December 2021, and ran a total of 760 kilometers with them.
I did a review in that article 2 years ago.
Feedback
Why do I retire them?
At almost 800 kms, it's obvious that the cushioning is not really great anymore.
Also, when running, the left shoe is doing a funny sound - something like a
chick singing ;)
That's not necessarily unpleasant, but after a while it can be a bit annoying,
and I guess it also means the shoes are not in great shape anymore - which is
confirmed by the fact that my feet are soring a bit after intense sessions.
What I liked
- the Quicklace system - makes lacing a lot easier
- the grip: although not as good as e.g. the S/Lab Genesis I now use, or the Altra Olympus and Mont Blanc.
- the look: sky blue, white and red <3
What I didn't like
- the toebox: it is a lot narrower than what I'm used to, and sometimes it can be a bit unpleasant, especially for my right foot which still has remnants of the roots it hit during the 2022 SaintéLyon :-)
Wrap Up
I really like those Ultra Glide. They are the first Salomon trail running shoes I used, and since then I bought the S/Lab Genesis (which I'll review soon).
As said above, the only downside for me is the toebox, but looking at Salomon's website, they have 3 different options for the shoe width:
- Slim (just a few models),
- Normal (most of the shoes),
- Wide (a bit more options than the Slim ones).
Looking at the Ultra Glide 2 page (since the Ultra Glide does not exist anymore) confirms that it is indeed a "Normal" width:
and so is the S/Lab Genesis, as I have the same feeling with my right feet.
I'll probably have to look at the wide ones next time - or stick to Altra or Topo shoes, whose toeboxes are wide by design.
Putting them to a different usage
I play football a lot with my kids in our backyard, and for that I usually keep a pair of running shoes I no longer use - while they're worn out for running, they're OK for casually playing football.
So those Ultra Glide are now my go-to shoes when going outside with the kids, and they're still doing a great job!