Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

€150

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

€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 72)
A lighter option (31 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

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

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

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

€150

€149.95

2025

2026

306 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Moderate to rugged trails

Mixed trails and long distances

Trail running and long-distance off-road runs

Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

6.5 mm

6 mm

34 mm

39 mm

27.5 mm

33 mm

Mizuno ENERZY foam with Wave foam structure for cushioning & stability

optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry

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Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

Vibram Megagrip rubber with traction lugs

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

—

Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements

—

OrthoLite® sockliner

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Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

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On the terrain

How Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 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
Mizuno Wave Daichi 9							56
Salomon Ultra Glide 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Mizuno Wave Daichi 966

Cushioning29/40
Lightness12/35
Smooth roll25/25

Salomon Ultra Glide 483

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 ($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 Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 in 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+21

Better than Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 72)
A lighter option (31 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+14

Better than Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 72)
A lighter option (20 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Genesis

Salomon

$150Score 85+13

Better than Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 72)
A lighter option (31 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 4 mm)

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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

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

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

Pick a ground

Average

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Quick verdict

Spec profile