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Trail runners like the Xodus Ultra 4's cushioning and comfort, but two had blisters or severe foot pain on longer, technical efforts.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Blog · Road Trail Run – Jen & Jeff V · summarized
PositiveThe best all-around trail shoe she has tried this year at $170, like favourite jeans. Another tester V found it soft but well stabilised. Laces come untied, it drains poorly, it's heavier than v3, and the foot slides forward on very steep downhills.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Taylor Bodin · summarized
PositiveComfort, security and durability are the standouts, and Saucony fixed v3's durability problems. The fit is slightly roomy and the lacing chain is clever. At 338 g it's heavier, and the medium-soft foam dulls liveliness for those wanting a bouncy max-stack shoe. Built to go the distance.
Trail runners like the Xodus Ultra 4's cushioning and comfort, but two had blisters or severe foot pain on longer, technical efforts.
Of the 16 reviews with a clear verdict, 75% are positive, 0% mixed and 25% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is blisters.
The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (2 reviews), heavy (2 reviews) and narrow fit (1 review). For example: After a training run and an easy marathon, a longer ultra effort in the Xodus Ultra 4 left both feet numb and in severe pain, with a huge blood blister; it felt like running on concrete and they quit at 75 km. Trying again weeks later, the pain came back within two minutes.
We collected and summarized 16 experiences shared on Reddit 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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