Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX

The Salomon Ultra Glide 2 is the maximalist shoe par excellence of the French brand that now presents its model with Gore-Tex water proof protection to keep our feet dry during our mountain routes.

The Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX is a trail running shoes that retains the essence of its sister shoe, a model made by and for lovers of long distances, which will provide great cushioning and durability in addition to the impermeability of this model.

Main characteristics of the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX

The upper of the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX, trail running shoes from Salomon, maintains the materials of the Salomon Ultra Glide 2, so we have a breathable upper but to which is added the water proof Gore-Tex that will keep our feet dry during our workouts or mountain routes in the rainiest times of the year or in areas where humidity and wet terrain are more frequent. We must emphasize that it retains the Quicklace lacing system.

The midsole of the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX is the most differential aspect with respect to the first version of the Salomon Ultra Glide, with the Energy Foam compound with which we have a cushioning and comfort assured that, along with its high profiles, make the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX one of the preferred shoes for runners who prioritize comfort at fast paces.

The outsole of the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX maintains the All Terrain Contagrip compound developed by the same brand and that already had the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 with multidirectional lugs throughout the sole that will provide great traction and grip on all types of surfaces.

Ideal runner of the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX

The Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX arrive to be the perfect allies of trailrunners looking for a trail shoes for long distances and medium or even high weight (over 80 kilos of weight) with neutral tread. They are perfect shoes that combine stability, comfort and durability for all those who like to run long distances in the mountains.

The Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX is not focused on very high paces, rather it is a model of medium-low paces, but of great efficiency in the long distance. The Ultra Glide 2 GTX respond perfectly on all types of surfaces, especially on compact terrain and trails and provides the extra protection of the Gore-Tex membrane to go running with the peace of mind that we will keep our feet dry at all times.

Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX technical specifications

In the technical specifications section we have to refer to these Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX slightly increase in weight compared to its sister shoe, if the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 had a weight of 280 grams in its men's version, the version with the Gore-Tex membrane has a weight of 297 grams in its men's version and is that the shoes with waterproofing always have a slightly higher weight due to the implementation of this technology.

The drop the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX is the same, it retains the 6mm drop, (height above the ground of the forefoot: 26mm, height above the ground of the heel: 32mm). Finally, the depth of the sole lugs is 3.5 mm, in this aspect and being a shoe with Gore-Tex membrane, we do miss a little more prominence of the lugs for better grip in wet and damp terrain.

In short, the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 GTX is a shoe that stands out for its versatility, its great comfort and cushioning, with good grip and traction and, in addition, with the waterproofing of this model we will be sure to go running on rainy days with the peace of mind of keeping our feet dry at all times.