Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

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 50)
A lighter option (70 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 28 mm heel stack)
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

Icebug Myr BUGrip· leads in 1

Affordability

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

Cushioning
28 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
345 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
3 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 30%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (17)

Essentials

€149.95

October 2025

2026

345 g

275 g

Overview

Winter Running Shoe

Trail Running Shoe

Snow, icy roads, winter trails

Mixed trails and long distances

Winter running on icy roads, snow, and cold-weather trails

Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

8 mm

6 mm

28 mm

39 mm

20 mm

33 mm

Cushioned EVA for comfort and impact absorption

optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry

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Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

BUGrip™ studded rubber outsole for icy grip

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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On the terrain

How Icebug Myr BUGrip 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
Icebug Myr BUGrip							36
Salomon Ultra Glide 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Icebug Myr BUGrip46

Cushioning20/40
Lightness1/35
Smooth roll25/25

Salomon Ultra Glide 483

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Icebug Myr BUGrip

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The Icebug Myr BUGrip ($149.95) offers better affordability 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 Icebug Myr BUGrip or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Icebug Myr BUGrip in October 2025.

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Craft Xplor 2

Craft

$149.95Score 77+27

Better than Icebug Myr BUGrip at:

A higher overall score (77 vs 50)
A lighter option (29 g less)
More cushioning (38.5 vs 28 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Race Ultra 2

Kiprun

$149.99+$0.04Score 88+38

Better than Icebug Myr BUGrip at:

A higher overall score (88 vs 50)
A lighter option (65 g less)

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Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Kiprun

$149.99+$0.04Score 78+28

Better than Icebug Myr BUGrip at:

A higher overall score (78 vs 50)
A lighter option (30 g less)
More cushioning (34 vs 28 mm heel stack)

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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

Icebug Myr BUGrip· leads in 1

Affordability

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

Cushioning
28 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
345 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
3 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 30%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

Average

Icebug Myr BUGrip

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Icebug Myr BUGrip

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Quick verdict

Spec profile