Model | Cushioning / Drop* | Weight (g) | Features | Purpose |
S/Lab Ultra Glide | 41/35 mm / 6 mm | ≈305 | Maximum cushioning, premium materials, stability | Ultradistances, stability |
Ultra Glide 3 | 41/35 mm / 6 mm | ≈290 | Lightweight and versatile version | Medium and long trails |
Thundercross | high / 4 мм | 256–300 | Aggressive 5 mm outsole, soft foam | Mud, loose ground, technical descents |
Ultra Flow | 32/26 mm / 6 mm | 244–266 | Soft foam, breathable upper, versatile outsole | Road‑to‑trail, everyday running |
Sense Ride 5 | 29/21 mm / 8 mm | ≈280 | Everyday all-rounder, balanced foam | Medium trails, mixed terrain, training |
Pulsar | 29/23 mm / 6 mm | 270–280 | Lightness, responsiveness, dynamics | Tempo runs, short trails |
Genesis | — / 8 mm | 280–300 | Durable and stable construction, responsive chassis | Rocks, slopes, technical routes |
Speedcross 6 | meduim / 10 mm | ~300 | Snug fit, aggressive outsole | Wet, loose, snowy trail |
Alphacross / Supercross | medium / ~10 mm | ~270–290 | Simple and durable, for beginners | Easy trail, park, off-road |
Core Requirement | Suggestion |
Non-speed long ultras | S/Lab Ultra Glide, Ultra Glide 3 |
All-purpose everyday shoe | Sense Ride 5, Ultra Glide 3, Ultra Flow |
Technical terrain, Grip, Descents | Thundercross, Speedcross 6 |
Tempo runs or short trails | Thundercross, Ultra Flow, Pulsar |
Stability on rocks and slopes | Genesis, Speedcross 6 |
Accessible entry into trail running | Alphacross, Supercross Blast |