La Sportiva Lycan 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

La Sportiva Lycan 2

$150

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

La Sportiva Lycan 2

$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 79)
A lighter option (30 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 32 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

La Sportiva Lycan 2· leads in 1

Grip

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
305 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
6.5 mmTop 2%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between La Sportiva Lycan 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

$150

€149.95

2020

2026

305 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

medium trails, varied off‑road terrain

Mixed trails and long distances

Medium‑distance trail runs, training sessions, skyraces

Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

7 mm

6 mm

32 mm

39 mm

25 mm

33 mm

Injected EVA with shock‑absorbing properties

optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry

Wide internal volume and cushioning for comfort on longer runs

Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

FriXion® Blue compound with Impact Brake System™

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs

Abrasion‑resistant lining and reinforced toe cap

High foot protection for long runs

FriXion® Blue outsole lugs with Impact Brake System™

All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

Breathable mesh with microfiber abrasion‑resistant reinforcements and protective TPU toe cap

Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements

Ortholite® Mountain Running ergonomic 4 mm

OrthoLite® sockliner

Traditional lace closure

Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

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On the terrain

How La Sportiva Lycan 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 ground							Average
La Sportiva Lycan 2							71
Salomon Ultra Glide 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

La Sportiva Lycan 241

Cushioning25/40
Lightness12/35
Smooth roll4/25

Salomon Ultra Glide 483

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll25/25

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La Sportiva Lycan 2

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Which offers better value: La Sportiva Lycan 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The La Sportiva Lycan 2 ($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 La Sportiva Lycan 2 or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the La Sportiva Lycan 2 in 2020.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+14

Better than La Sportiva Lycan 2 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 79)
A lighter option (30 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 32 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+7

Better than La Sportiva Lycan 2 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 79)
A lighter option (19 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 32 mm heel stack)

Compare with La Sportiva Lycan 2

Salomon Genesis

Salomon

$150Score 85+6

Better than La Sportiva Lycan 2 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 79)
A lighter option (30 g less)

Compare with La Sportiva Lycan 2

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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

La Sportiva Lycan 2· leads in 1

Grip

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
305 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
6.5 mmTop 2%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

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La Sportiva Lycan 2

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

La Sportiva Lycan 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

La Sportiva Lycan 2

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

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