Nike Wildhorse 10 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Nike Wildhorse 10

$150

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

Nike Wildhorse 10

$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 77)
A lighter option (36 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 9.5 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

Nike Wildhorse 10· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
38 mmTop 23%
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
311 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Nike Wildhorse 10 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

$150

€149.95

April 2025

2026

311 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Less technical to moderately technical trails

Mixed trails and long distances

Trail running, technical path running, long training runs

Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

9.5 mm

6 mm

38 mm

39 mm

28.5 mm

33 mm

Nike ReactX foam midsole for responsive cushioning and energy return

optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry

Lightweight breathable mesh and ReactX cushioning

Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

Nike Trail All Terrain Compound (ATC) rubber with 4mm multidirectional lugs for grip

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs

Forefoot rock plate and reinforced toe for trail protection

High foot protection for long runs

All Terrain Compound (ATC) rubber outsole for improved grip on varied surfaces

All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

Engineered mesh with strategically placed perforations for breathability

Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements

Cushioned removable insole

OrthoLite® sockliner

Lace-up closure with padded collar

Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

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On the terrain

How Nike Wildhorse 10 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
Nike Wildhorse 10							51
Salomon Ultra Glide 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Nike Wildhorse 1072

Cushioning36/40
Lightness11/35
Smooth roll25/25

Salomon Ultra Glide 483

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: Nike Wildhorse 10 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The Nike Wildhorse 10 ($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 Nike Wildhorse 10 or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Nike Wildhorse 10 in April 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+16

Better than Nike Wildhorse 10 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 77)
A lighter option (36 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 38 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+9

Better than Nike Wildhorse 10 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 77)
A lighter option (25 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 9.5 mm)

Compare with Nike Wildhorse 10

Salomon Genesis

Salomon

$150Score 85+8

Better than Nike Wildhorse 10 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 77)
A lighter option (36 g less)

Compare with Nike Wildhorse 10

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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

Nike Wildhorse 10· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
38 mmTop 23%
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
311 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

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Nike Wildhorse 10

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Nike Wildhorse 10 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Nike Wildhorse 10

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