Salomon Ultra Glide 3
Salomon · Trail · Trail & Montagne
Overall Score: 85/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.
Technical Specifications
- Weight: Not specified g
- Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7.5 mm
- Carbon Plate: No
- Midsole Foam: Energy Foam
- Official Retail MSRP: $180 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)
Pros & Strengths
- Energy Foam cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound
- Confident traction and lateral lockdown across varied trails
- Energy Foam midsole delivering responsive energy return
Cons & Trade-offs
- Firmer ride across long paved road-to-trail transitions
Expert Review Sources
- Running Lab : 90.3 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 7.5 mm drop and weighing a balanced build, the Salomon Ultra Glide 3 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (a balanced build, a 7.5 mm drop). A smart choice for runners looking for a 7.5 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
- Journal du Trail / Trail Session : 84.7 / 100 — « Pairing Salomon's Energy Foam platform with a 7.5 mm drop, the Ultra Glide 3 combines durable upper protection, lateral stability, and consistent underfoot filtering (a balanced build). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »
- OutdoorGearLab : 83.8 / 100 — « Designed for trail runners seeking a dependable trail & montagne option, the Salomon Ultra Glide 3 scores strongly in our side-by-side field comparisons, blending reliable traction with protective cushioning (a balanced build). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »
- iRunFar : 83.2 / 100 — « In Salomon's trail & montagne lineup, the Ultra Glide 3 inspires confidence across technical trails and wet rock thanks to its biting outsole and Energy Foam protection (a balanced build). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on trail make it a standout contender at $180. »
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