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  2. Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

€249.95
Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

€249.95

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (20 g less)
  • More cushioning (41.5 vs 39 mm heel stack)

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $100 less
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    42 mmTop 5%
    39 mmTop 13%
  • Lightness

    255 gTop 13%
    275 gTop 31%
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
    4 mmTop 50%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $250
    $150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

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Feature
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2€249.95Salomon Ultra Glide 4€149.95

Essentials

€249.95
€149.95
August 2026
2026
255 g
275 g

Overview

Trail Running Racing Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
fast runnable trails, moderately technical mountain terrain
Mixed trails and long distances
—
Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

5 mm
6 mm
41.5 mm
39 mm
36.5 mm
33 mm
FF Leap (A-TPU) top layer over FF Blast+ (EVA/OBC) with X-shaped carbon plate
optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry
Highly responsive race-day ride, firm underfoot
Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs and generous lug spacing
All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs
Reinforced toe bumper, no rock plate beyond carbon plate
High foot protection for long runs
—
All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

Knitted Motion Wrap with ultralight elastomeric yarn
Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements
Removable sockliner
OrthoLite® sockliner
—
Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width
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On the terrain

How Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a groundAverage
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 253
Salomon Ultra Glide 456

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 291
  • Cushioning40/40
  • Lightness26/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Salomon Ultra Glide 483
  • Cushioning38/40
  • Lightness20/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 ($250) provides premium features compared to the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

Both came out in 2026.

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1Asics METAFUJI TRAIL
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL

Asics

$250Score 78−11

Better than Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 at:

  • More cushioning (44 vs 41.5 mm heel stack)
Compare with Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
2Nike ACG Ultrafly 2
Nike ACG Ultrafly 2

Nike

$260+$10Score 83−6
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3Hoka Tecton X 4
Hoka Tecton X 4

Hoka

$275+$25Score 91+2
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