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  2. LOWA Amplux 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

LOWA Amplux 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

LOWA Amplux 2

LOWA Amplux 2

€150
Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

LOWA Amplux 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 71)
  • A lighter option (20 g less)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 24.5 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

LOWA Amplux 2· leads in 1

Grip

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    25 mm
    39 mmTop 13%
  • Lightness

    295 g
    275 gTop 31%
  • Grip

    4.5 mmTop 25%
    4 mmTop 50%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $150Top 38%
    $150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between LOWA Amplux 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Best value in this comparison
Feature
LOWA Amplux 2€150Salomon Ultra Glide 4€149.95

Essentials

€150
€149.95
2025
2026
295 g
275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical trails and varied off-road surfaces
Mixed trails and long distances
Daily trail running, training and varied off-road runs
Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

6 mm
6 mm
24.5 mm
39 mm
18.5 mm
33 mm
LOWA® DYNAEVA® dual-density EVA
optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry
—
Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

LOWA® TRAC® outsole
All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs
—
High foot protection for long runs
—
All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

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

How LOWA Amplux 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 groundAverage
LOWA Amplux 256
Salomon Ultra Glide 456

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

LOWA Amplux 256
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness15/35
  • Smooth roll21/25
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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LOWA Amplux 2

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Visual Comparison

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LOWA Amplux 2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: LOWA Amplux 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The LOWA Amplux 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 LOWA Amplux 2 or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the LOWA Amplux 2 in 2025.

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Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Hoka Challenger 8
Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+22

Better than LOWA Amplux 2 at:

  • A higher overall score (93 vs 71)
  • A lighter option (20 g less)
  • More cushioning (44 vs 24.5 mm heel stack)
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2Kiprun Kipsummit Max
Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+15

Better than LOWA Amplux 2 at:

  • A higher overall score (86 vs 71)
  • A lighter option (9 g less)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 24.5 mm heel stack)
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3Salomon Genesis
Salomon Genesis

Salomon

$150Score 85+14

Better than LOWA Amplux 2 at:

  • A higher overall score (85 vs 71)
  • A lighter option (20 g less)
  • More cushioning (33 vs 24.5 mm heel stack)
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