Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel-Trabuco Max 4 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

ASICS Gel-Trabuco Max 4
ASICSGel-Trabuco Max 4

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$120$157$144$118$104

Reasonable

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 9Durability: 7Grip: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 5Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Maximal cushioning
Secure, comfortable upper
Heavy and stiff
Limited technical traction
Narrow, low toebox

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight312 g
Terrainlight_trail
WidthMedium
PronationNeutral
SeasonAll seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushion trail shoe excelling on smooth trails; strong stability, but limited technical versatility.

Salomon Ultra Glide 4
SalomonUltra Glide 4

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$160$233$214$175$156

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 7Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 7Door to Trail: 9

Pros & Cons

Exceptional comfort
Stable wide platform
Versatile traction
Toe lug wear
Lockdown for narrow feet
Retains moisture

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack41 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight285 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushion trail shoe excelling in comfort, stability, and versatility for long mixed-terrain runs.

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