Recent years have seen a seismic shift in trail running shoes, which have taken a leaf out of road running’s book – light and minimalist have long given way to chunky rocker soles and carbon plates designed to help with energy return. But Salomon’s newest trail running shoe drop leaves out one of those key ingredients – and it might just be a winning recipe.
The Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide joins the French brand’s family of shoes that focus on long-distance comfort with maximal cushioning. Like its predecessor the Ultra Glide 2, the S/Lab Ultra Glide sports a big stack of EVA foam underfoot and a rocker sole – which the brand calls “reverse camber” in homage to its skiing roots – that’s thought to relieve pressure on your ankles and assist forward momentum.
