Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

£83.99

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

€149.95

Quick verdict

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

£83.99

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 (23 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 32 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (6 vs 10 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

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6· leads in 1

Grip

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

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

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

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Essentials

£83.99

€149.95

2022

2026

298 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Muddy, soft and mixed trails

Mixed trails and long distances

Trail running on muddy and technical terrain, short to medium distances

Long-distance trail running and ultras

Cushioning

10 mm

6 mm

32 mm

39 mm

22 mm

33 mm

EnergyCell+ cushioning

optiFOAM cushioning with relieveSPHERE geometry

Moderate cushioning, high foot protection

Maximum cushioning for endurance trail runs

Grip & protection

Mud Contagrip® rubber with 5 mm aggressive lugs

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with ~4 mm lugs

Welded overlays and protective toe cap

High foot protection for long runs

Deep, sharp lugs for grip on mud and loose ground

All Terrain Contagrip® for grip on mixed trails

Upper & fit

SensiFit™ welded textile & ripstop mesh

Engineered mesh with integrated reinforcements

OrthoLite® anti-odor sockliner

OrthoLite® sockliner

Quicklace™ with lace pocket and SensiFit™ wrap, standard width

Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

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On the terrain

How Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 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 SPEEDCROSS 6							61
Salomon Ultra Glide 4							56

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 656

Cushioning25/40
Lightness14/35
Smooth roll17/25

Salomon Ultra Glide 483

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

For value comparison: The Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 ($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 SPEEDCROSS 6 or the Salomon Ultra Glide 4?

The Salomon Ultra Glide 4 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 in 2022.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+14

Better than Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 79)
A lighter option (23 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 32 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+7

Better than Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 79)
A lighter option (12 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 32 mm heel stack)

Compare with Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Salomon Genesis

Salomon

$150Score 85+6

Better than Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 79)
A lighter option (23 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

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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

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6· leads in 1

Grip

Salomon Ultra Glide 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

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

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Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Salomon Ultra Glide 4

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