Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 14, 2026 · summarized
NegativeA runner found the Ultra Glide 3 ridiculously high and unstable and only wears it in the city.
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Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 14, 2026 · summarized
NegativeA runner found the Ultra Glide 3 ridiculously high and unstable and only wears it in the city.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 6, 2025 · summarized
MixedStill likes the Ultra Glide 3 but has rolled their ankle twice on cambered or rocky descents when tired.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Sep 3, 2025 · summarized
MixedThey rolled their ankles twice in 100 km in the Ultra Glide 3 on cambered and rocky ground, though it felt bouncy on stable terrain.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Aug 12, 2025 · summarized
NegativeAfter 200 km, the Ultra Glide 3 works best on flat gravel; on rougher or higher terrain it was unstable and they kept rolling ankles.
Of the 9 reviews with a clear verdict, 22% are positive, 33% mixed and 44% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (4 reviews) and heel slip (1 review). For example: A runner found the Ultra Glide 3 ridiculously high and unstable and only wears it in the city.
We collected and summarized 9 experiences shared on Reddit, 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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