Saucony - Xodus Ultra 4
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"The outsole has super grip on sheer rock and in wet conditions"
"The topo tread isn't quite as grippy as the Olympus ,which is superb on all footing from frozen snowy roads to trails."
"The outsoles on any trail shoe with Vibram megagrip are immaculate, with great traction and grip."
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"The tread is ultra durable. ... I play 300 days a year and they lasted about 18 months."
"I've worn Xodus runners for years on class 3/4 scrambles in the PNW, in addition to leading a few low class 5 routes with them as well."
"Completed my first 50km with more than 3000m elevation gain in them!"
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"The most striking aspect of the shoe was how much it protected my legs. ... At no point throughout the run did I feel fatigued. ... This is EXACTLY what I was looking for."
"These things hit their foam sweet spot at about 20-30 miles. ... They are now compliant and still extremely stable. ... Phenomenal shoe!"
"I have both and have done 50 milers in the Xodus without any issues at all."
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"Completed my first 50km with more than 3000m elevation gain in them!"
"Completed my first 50km with more than 3000m elevation gain in them!"
"it worked great during the race. ... Wore it for the last 30 of my 100 along with 20ish training miles."
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"I have both and have done 50 milers in the Xodus without any issues at all."
"But Saucony fit my feet perfect."
"I managed to do R2R2R in these without ever really thinking about my feet (for whatever that n=1 is worth.)"
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"heavy as hell"
"getting stressed out about the whole process of plugging in, lifting, storing the giant Kirby and not vacuuming at all in the end."
"You do NOT want a Kirby if you have stairs - trust me."
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"The stability around the ankles is terrible ... keep rolling the ankle ... it has happened with both ankles"
"The only thing I don't like about these is that for very rooty trails the heel height really contributed to ankle rolls."
"I was running exclusively in SGs, and rolled my ankle badly thrice in three months at the end of last year."
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"And then during a race in September the mid sole of one pulled right off with less than 200 km on them."
"they are not sturdy. ... Actually, I think I’m on my 5th pair in 2 years and I am a weekend overnight backpacker. ... I’ve had the treads come loose less than 15 miles out of the box. ... Their durability is crap to the point it’s hard to believe a legit company accepts this as their product."
"They’re dogshit for rocky terrain with mesquite and cacti around. ... The bottom of the sole is 95% foam and cactus thorns and mesquite spines will go right through them into your feet, ask me how I know lol. ... An absolute no-go for rugged hikes in the desert."
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"the sole is absolute dogshit on wet rock."
"WTH, are the soles coated in baby oil, they don't even think about trying to grip"
"Absolutely terrible wet weather grip. Worse than Nike rubber. ... The xodus ultra 4 moving to a vibram megagrip outsole is basically an admission from Saucony that they know their outsole is bad."
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"one run and the glue on the rubber on the toes started peeling off ... I give it 3 runs before it is completely ripped off."
"they begin to fall apart after 200 miles. ... these shoes often don't last a year at the rate I use them. ... I put in a warranty claim regularly because these shoes often don't last a year at the rate I use them."
"total lack of durability ... delicate so it falls apart when you bash through heather or bracken ... aren nearly as durable. They fall apart after really quite limited heather bashing ... fall apart bashing through heather ... When the mudtalons fell apart after one run"
alidixon 1.0Hey 👋🏼 thought I’d share my experience with them: https://www.alastairrunning.com/saucony-xodus-ultra-4-review/ - my YouTube review drops on Sunday: https://youtube.com/@alastair.running - let me know if you have any questions on them ✌🏼
averagerunner25 1.0You might be happy with Saucony Xodus Ultra 4. I’m not sure they make them in wide, but the standard fit is comfortable for my wide feet!
Cana84 1.0As a saucony lover I recommend xodus ultra 4. I loved the v1 and v2, total fail with v3 but now with these, Vibram mega grip sole, breathable and good for all terrain. After 200km on first pair I never had a problem
Darondo 1.0Ultra 4 is getting a vibram sole??? That’s my dream. Xodus fits me like no other, but the sole is absolute dogshit on wet rock.
DisastrousLove6306 1.0I'm always on the lookout for that unicorn shoe. I was having a hard time finding variety in stores, so between stores and online, I ordered 13 different pairs in my effort to try and find the right one. I ended up keeping the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4. Great cushion and great traction. Has the full length Vibram on the outsole. It's a little heavier than some of these others but the rocker is nice and keeps the feet moving forward. Still a handful of popular trail shoes I haven't tried out, but I'm pretty happy with the Xodus Ultras.
DistractedTriathlete 1.0The Saucony Xodus has a pretty high stack, and the PWRRUN PB is definitely a super foam. Version 4 is set to release in a couple of months with significant upgrades over the previous model—most notably, a Vibram outsole ([Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 First Look](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klJoS7fwkJk)) Personally, I’m planning to grab a pair as soon as they drop and use them for all my summer 25 races. My Merrell Agility Peak 5s from last summer have flattened out, so it’s time for an upgrade!
The Saucony Xodus has a pretty high stack, and the PWRRUN PB is definitely a super foam. Version 4 is set to release in a couple of months with significant upgrades over the previous model—most notably, a Vibram outsole ([Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 First Look](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klJoS7fwkJk)) Personally, I’m planning to grab a pair as soon as they drop and use them for all my summer 25 races. My Merrell Agility Peak 5s from last summer have flattened out, so it’s time for an upgrade!
DueBread4588 1.0Got the new ultra 4, one run and the glue on the rubber on the toes started peeling off, I give it 3 runs before it is completely ripped off.
endeesr3alm 1.0Hoka Mafate 5 is comfy and fun. Mafate Speed 4 is still good but a little narrower and not quite so bouncy. I used to run in Speedgoats a lot but think the 5 & 6 are missing some comfort and the foam isn’t returning the energy of newer shoes. Salomon Genesis or Ultra Glide are both good if you can accommodate a narrower fit. I prefer the protection of the Genesis over the Ultra Glide. Prodigio Pro is also fun and bouncy, but much lighter, less protection around the ankle and so a bit more stripped back. Everyone I know loves them though. Hoka Tecton X 3 is a similar proposition to the Prodigio but both are spendy. Hoka is slightly more stable and bouncy but there is very little in it. If you want the best outsole rubber money can buy, look at the VJ Ultra 3. Seriously, the lugs and rubber is like glue. Finally, the Saucony Xodus Ultra is a good shoe for distances like this. It’s also comfy and protective. Just avoid the 2 or 3 and go for the latest version 4.
Hamm_Sammy13 1.0I bought them on an odd sale at rei this week. Fit is great.
I live in Pnw and the new Saucony exodus ultra hits all these boxes for me, plus comfy and crazy grip.
howdyhowdyhowdyhowdi 1.0I don't have feedback about that specific shoe, but I have wide lady feet and absolutely love the xodus ultra 3 and 4 (I have both lol).
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