Asics Trabuco Max 5 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Asics Trabuco Max 5

Asics Trabuco Max 5

$180
Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

$150

Quick verdict

Asics Trabuco Max 5

$180

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (33 vs 25)

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

$150

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $30 less
  • A lighter option (25 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 150 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Asics Trabuco Max 5· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 3

LightnessGripAffordability

Tied

Cushioning
  • Cushioning

    39 mmTop 15%
    39 mmTop 12%
  • Lightness

    300 g
    275 gTop 33%
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
    4 mmTop 49%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $180
    $150Top 35%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Trabuco Max 5 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

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Essentials

180 $
150 $
300 g
275 g

Overview

Max Cushion Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Light to moderate trails, gravel and forest paths
Mixed trails and long distances
Long trail runs and ultra training on light to moderate terrain
Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

5 mm
6 mm
38.5 mm
39 mm
33.5 mm
33 mm
FF BLAST PLUS foam for maximum, energetic cushioning
optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry
Maximum cushioning for long runs
Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs for off-road traction
All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs
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High foot protection for long runs
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All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

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Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements
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OrthoLite® sockliner
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Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width
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