Reddit · r/trailrunning · Jun 23, 2025 · summarized
MixedThe Ultra Glide 2 fits them best with zero heel slip and is very light, but went flat after 200 km.
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Comfortable with a secure heel hold, but the midsole went flat or delaminated for several.
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Reddit · r/trailrunning · Jun 23, 2025 · summarized
MixedThe Ultra Glide 2 fits them best with zero heel slip and is very light, but went flat after 200 km.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Feb 15, 2025 · summarized
NegativeTheir Ultra Glide 2 midsole went dead after 230 km.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 4, 2024 · summarized
MixedLoves the Ultra Glide 2 on 20k trail runs, but it started delaminating before 150 km.
Most runners find the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 comfortable, with a secure heel hold and enough cushion for roads and many trails. Durability is the main complaint, as the midsole went flat or delaminated for several runners. Grip in mud was also called weak by some.
Of the 18 reviews with a clear verdict, 78% are positive, 17% mixed and 6% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is wears out fast.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (3 reviews). For example: Their Ultra Glide 2 midsole went dead after 230 km.
We collected and summarized 18 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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