Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Brooks Cascadia 19

€150

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

Brooks Cascadia 19

€150

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (90 vs 73)
A lighter option (26 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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

Brooks Cascadia 19· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
34 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
301 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

€150

€149.95

2025

2026

301 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical trails, rocky terrain, uneven surfaces

Mixed trails and long distances

Technical trail running, mountain running, long trail sessions

Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

6 mm

34 mm

39 mm

28 mm

33 mm

DNA LOFT v3 cushioning with adaptive stability system

optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry

Protective cushioning with stable, controlled ride

Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

TrailTack Green rubber outsole with high-traction lugs

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs

Ballistic Rock Shield and reinforced toe cap

High foot protection for long runs

Aggressive multi-directional lugs for technical grip

All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

Durable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays

Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements

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OrthoLite® sockliner

Traditional laces, neutral fit with adaptable stability platform

Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

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On the terrain

How Brooks Cascadia 19 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 ground							Average
Brooks Cascadia 19							54
Salomon Ultra Glide 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Brooks Cascadia 1967

Cushioning29/40
Lightness13/35
Smooth roll25/25

Salomon Ultra Glide 483

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Brooks Cascadia 19

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

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Which offers better value: Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The Brooks Cascadia 19 ($150) 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 Brooks Cascadia 19 or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Brooks Cascadia 19 in 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+20

Better than Brooks Cascadia 19 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 73)
A lighter option (26 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+13

Better than Brooks Cascadia 19 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 73)
A lighter option (15 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 34 mm heel stack)

Compare with Brooks Cascadia 19

Salomon Genesis

Salomon

$150Score 85+12

Better than Brooks Cascadia 19 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 73)
A lighter option (26 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 4 mm)

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Shoes

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

Brooks Cascadia 19· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
34 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
301 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

Average

Brooks Cascadia 19

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Brooks Cascadia 19 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Brooks Cascadia 19

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Quick verdict

Spec profile