Side by side comparison: Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Brooks Cascadia 19
BrooksCascadia 19

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$140$226$207$169$150

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 7Door to Trail: 7

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole and upper
Comfortable for long runs
Bulky feel for some
Limited agility
Not ideal on pavement

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

A strong, stable technical trail shoe excelling in protection, comfort, and durability for rugged terrain.

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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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