Saucony - Xodus Ultra Series
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Based on 1 year's data from Jan 28, 2026 How it works
Liked most:
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"Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet."
"Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet."
"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
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"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"I think I have a similar foot to you - front is wide due to bunions but the rest of my foot is regular width. I absolutely love my Topos"
"I think I have a similar foot to you - front is wide due to bunions but the rest of my foot is regular width. I absolutely love my Topos"
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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!"
"Completed my first 50km with more than 3000m elevation gain in them!"
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"I have both and have done 50 milers in the Xodus without any issues at all."
"Remarkable shoes if it comes to comfort."
"I loved the lighter weight with good cushioning."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
Disliked most:
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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."
"And then during a race in September the mid sole of one pulled right off with less than 200 km on them."
"And then during a race in September the mid sole of one pulled right off with less than 200 km on them."
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"So comfortable just the quality is sh*t. ... Toes rip so easily"
"So comfortable just the quality is sh*t. ... Toes rip so easily"
"Unfortunately too narrow overall for me. ... I have the XU 3’s and they definitely didn’t fit as well as the first version."
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"High stack does mean they're not the most stable shoes. Not for unstable terrain."
"High stack does mean they're not the most stable shoes. Not for unstable terrain."
"High stack does mean they're not the most stable shoes. Not for unstable terrain."
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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"
"WTH, are the soles coated in baby oil, they don't even think about trying to grip"
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"the 3 got a bit bloated to me ... is heavier, more than I wanted/needed"
"the 3 got a bit bloated to me. ... the Ultra 3 had more stack height and is heavier, more than I wanted/needed."
"maybe shaved some weight"
020reddit 1.0For Saucony you better look at the Xodus Ultra which is wider than the Peregrine.
2ohit 1.0Bought 2 pairs of Xodus Ultra (ver 1) from Flipkart 2 years ago. Still going strong. Also there used to be a Saucony showroom on F C road near hotel Lalit Mahal - though not sure if it's still there.
I personally prefer Xodus. It has Saucony's racing foam that's surrounded by a firmer foam. People have completed UTMB wearing that shoe so should be OK for Sahyadri trails. Fujispeed is good as well, but since it's plated, it's a little aggressive. It's designed for speed - it's even in the name. It's less than ideal for casual use. Depends entirely on your use case.
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 ✌🏼
allsq 0.9My go to for 50k and under. The xodus is also a great shoe with some more cushion, they are bulkier and you’ll want to heal lock them if your heal is rolling on downhills.
AmongUs14 1.0Fan of peregrine and even had those older model exodus (the tanks!) and liked them, but something didn’t click for me in the Xodus Ultra. Really wanted to love them. But I just always felt flat running in them, and failed to get a lockdown fit. Nowadays prefer shoes with a bit more flexibility too. Such an odd experience considering the rave reviews! Glad they worked out for someone though!
Fan of peregrine and even had those older model exodus (the tanks!) and liked them, but something didn’t click for me in the Xodus Ultra. Really wanted to love them. But I just always felt flat running in them, and failed to get a lockdown fit. Nowadays prefer shoes with a bit more flexibility too. Such an odd experience considering the rave reviews! Glad they worked out for someone though!
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!
bosco778 0.9Wha! Megagrip on Xodus? I gotta get some duck tape to make my current pair last til June now.
BossHogGA 1.0I have had a few trail running shoes. Xodus Ultra, Lone Peak, Terrex Agravic Speed, and now Speedgoats. They are all so different. Road shoes seem to be convalescing around some common principles related to uppers and midsoles, but trail shoes are still all over the place. I like a good heel counter in a trail shoe. Right now my favorites are my Speedgoat 5s. They were half the price of the Speedgoat 6 and they are really comfortable.
Cana84 1.0Third version is not good as the previous one. Big hope for this years 4th version with Vibram My fav ultra shoes so far
Saucony xodus ultra (v1)
Saucony xodus ultra 2
As 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
C-Homan612 1.0I’m hoping to get some suggestions from other runners with wider feet. I absolutely loved the original Saucony Xodus Ultras, but I’ve finally run through my stockpile and need to find a new go-to trail shoe. About me: I’m a heavier runner (200lbs) with wider feet, so I need a good toe box and enough room in the midfoot (too snug and I end up with pain after longer runs.) Here’s what I’ve tried recently: * Altra Experience Wild - Good fit, enjoying these so far. * Topo Ultraventure 4 - Also a solid fit, no complaints. * Topo MNT Racer 3 - Too narrow in the midfoot, caused discomfort after a 10-miler. * Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 - Unfortunately too narrow overall for me. * Peregrine 12's (wide) - Good for technical routes and quicker paces. I’m open to rotating a few models for different distances and terrain. I’m curious about the following shoes but am open to other suggestions. Not a big fan of zero drops. Have caused calf issues in the past. * Brooks Catamount / Caldera / Cascadia * North Face Altamesa 500 * Norda 001 * NNormal Tomir 2.0 Would love to hear from anyone with similar need, especially if you’ve found a solid Xodus Ultra alternative that works for wider feet. Bonus points for shoes that can handle longer miles or varied terrain.
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