Salomon Pulsar vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon Pulsar

£135

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

Salomon Pulsar

£135

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 (6 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 29 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

Salomon Pulsar· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
29 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
281 gTop 41%
275 gTop 31%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Salomon Pulsar vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

£135

€149.95

2025

2026

281 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

mixed trail, smooth & rocky paths

Mixed trails and long distances

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Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

6 mm

29 mm

39 mm

23 mm

33 mm

optiFOAM² / superfoam cushioning

optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry

Moderate cushioning with energy return

Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with moderate lugs

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs

High foot protection

High foot protection for long runs

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All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

Synthetic/textile mesh with SensiFit™

Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements

Standard sockliner

OrthoLite® sockliner

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Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

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On the terrain

How Salomon Pulsar 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
Salomon Pulsar							54
Salomon Ultra Glide 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Salomon Pulsar64

Cushioning20/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll25/25

Salomon Ultra Glide 483

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: Salomon Pulsar vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The Salomon Pulsar ($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 Salomon Pulsar or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

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

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$150Score 93+21

Better than Salomon Pulsar at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 72)
A lighter option (6 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 29 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+14

Better than Salomon Pulsar at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 72)
More cushioning (39 vs 29 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Genesis

Salomon

$150Score 85+13

Better than Salomon Pulsar at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 72)
A lighter option (6 g less)
More cushioning (33 vs 29 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

Salomon Pulsar· leads in none

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
29 mm
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
281 gTop 41%
275 gTop 31%
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

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Quick verdict

Spec profile