Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Brooks Ghost Trail

€150

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

Brooks Ghost Trail

€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 76)
A lighter option (17 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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 Ghost Trail· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

CushioningAffordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
292 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
3 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

€150

€149.95

2025

2026

292 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Road, gravel paths, light trail

Mixed trails and long distances

Road-to-trail running, daily training, light trail use

Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

8 mm

6 mm

40 mm

39 mm

32 mm

33 mm

Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning for soft, smooth transitions

optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry

Soft, high-stack cushioning for daily training comfort

Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

TrailTack Green rubber with 3 mm lugs for wet and dry traction

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs

3D-printed toe cap and mudguard

High foot protection for long runs

Low-profile 3 mm lugs for road-to-trail versatility

All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

Soft, breathable air mesh with protective overlays

Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements

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OrthoLite® sockliner

Traditional laces, neutral fit with secure heel lockdown

Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

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On the terrain

How Brooks Ghost Trail 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 Ghost Trail							46
Salomon Ultra Glide 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Brooks Ghost Trail81

Cushioning40/40
Lightness16/35
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The Brooks Ghost Trail ($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 Ghost Trail or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

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

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+17

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 76)
A lighter option (17 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 40 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+10

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 76)
A lighter option (6 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Salomon Genesis

Salomon

$150Score 85+9

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 76)
A lighter option (17 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 3 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 Ghost Trail· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

CushioningAffordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
292 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
3 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

Average

Brooks Ghost Trail

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Brooks Ghost Trail

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Quick verdict

Spec profile