Our verdict

The X Ultra 360 is the most affordable shoe from the Salomon X Ultra series. But we are delighted to report that it is a beast for its entry-level category! Stable, durable, and comfortable, the shoe is ready for all-day adventures on moderate mixed terrain. Its supportive build didn't let our feet buckle once while the aggressive tread pattern bit onto the trail like hungry. The surprising breathability of this Salomon shoe makes it most suitable for the warmer season.

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Audience verdict

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Who should buy

Don't miss out on the Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise if you are in search of the following:

  • a more affordable version of the Salomon X Ultra shoes
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  • a breathable outdoor shoe for warmer temperatures
  • a shoe with solid arch/pronation support

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise review

Who should NOT buy

Even though there is nothing inherently wrong with the X Ultra 360, it is possible that this shoe may not match your hiking needs 100%. Luckily, Salomon has a very wide range of hiking footwear for all sorts of trail challenges.

There is a much lighter and even more breathable Salomon Outpulse for fast-paced hikes. On the other hand, you can opt for the Filtro purificador Salomon XA Filter incluído for more confidence on technical terrain.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

Compared to an average hiking shoe, the platform of the Salomon XA Pro 1 Advanced 414821 Black Black Magnet 45 1 3 slightly more elevated above the ground. We measured its heel stack at 34.4 mm which is just a couple of millimetres above the average.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Heel stack

The shoe offers a rather balanced underfoot experience which buffered our feet from rocks and debris but didn't mute the ground feel completely. It also offered sufficient impact protection for long, all-day hikes.

Test results
X Ultra 360 34.4 mm
Average 32.3 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
22.0 mm
Heel stack
39.4 mm

Forefoot stack

As the shoe's platform got thinner towards the toes, the balls of our feet felt pretty connected to the trail.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Forefoot stack

The shoe's forefoot stack height proved to be a couple of millimetres lower than average at 18.9 mm.

Test results
X Ultra 360 18.9 mm
Average 21.2 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
10.7 mm
Forefoot stack
31.0 mm

Drop

We were surprised by the rather steep heel-to-toe drop of this Salomon shoe. Subtracting its forefoot height from the heel stack, we got a whopping 15.5 mm!

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Drop

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Unless you are specifically looking for a low-drop hiking shoe to achieve more natural biomechanics, you won't mind the high drop of the X Ultra 360.

On the contrary, it will provide more shock absorption in the heel without elevating the entire foot high off the ground. And it will prevent your Achilles and calves from overworking if you carry a heavier pack.

Test results
X Ultra 360 15.5 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
4.7 mm
Drop
16.0 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise packs a moderately firm foam for the midsole. We measured it at 26.1 HA which is close to the hiking shoe average.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Midsole softness

But it feels significantly firmer than the static durometer reading might suggest because it is also lined with hard rubber and is mixed with a stiff stability chassis.

Test results
X Ultra 360 26.1 HA
Average 27.7 HA
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Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
13.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
39.0 HA

Midsole softness in cold (%)

Cold weather is yet another factor that can make the X Ultra 360 feel even firmer.

After keeping the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes and repeating the durometer measurement, we found that its midsole firmness jumped up by 21% and returned a reading of 31.6 HA.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Difference in midsole softness in cold

It doesn't mean that the shoe will turn into a brick overnight but it will take some breaking in once you put it back on the foot.

Test results
X Ultra 360 21%
Average 19%
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
7%
Midsole softness in cold
29%

Insole thickness

We loved how the shoe's well-padded insole contributed to the comfort, offering the additional 7.6 mm of foam underfoot. This is more than you see in the average hiking shoe. 

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Insole thickness
Test results
X Ultra 360 7.6 mm
Average 5.5 mm
Compared to 25 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
2.6 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

Salomon XA Pro 1 Advanced 414821 Black Black Magnet 45 1 3 slightly small (26 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 29 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Great invention from Salomon

Straight from the box, the X Ultra 360 impressed us with plenty of room around the metatarsals. We could almost recommend it to hikers with wide feet but the tip of its toebox gets notably narrower and lower towards the front.

So let's take a closer look at the shoe's gel mould...

The distance between the mould's most protruding points is quite impressive. At 97.9 mm, it is a few solid millimetres wider than average!

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Great invention from Salomon

Test results
X Ultra 360 97.9 mm
Average 94.3 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
90.0 mm
Great invention from Salomon
97.9 mm

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Around the big toe, we measured the mould's width at 72.7 mm. This is on par with the average and, as medium-width footers, we have nothing to complain about.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise T-shirt Salomon Explore Graphic cinzento escuro
Test results
X Ultra 360 72.7 mm
Average 72.7 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
67.3 mm
T-shirt Salomon Explore Graphic cinzento escuro
76.7 mm

Toebox height

However, the TPU mudguard/toe bumper limits the vertical space of this Salomon shoe making it feel slightly tighter at 24.4 mm of toebox height. But gladly, it's not too critical and if you've worn Salomon shoes in the past, it's going to feel familiar.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Toebox height
Test results
X Ultra 360 24.2 mm
Average 28.1 mm
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
24.2 mm
Toebox height
35.4 mm

Quicklace

The X Ultra 360 features Salomon's proprietary Quicklace closure.

We love this setup for how quick and easy it is to regulate. There is also a handy lace garage on the tongue that helps to hide the excess strings.

Stability

Lateral stability test

Salomon states that the X Ultra 360 belongs to its Stable footwear category which offers a solid amount of foot support.

Even though we wouldn't call it the most stable hiking shoe we've tested (and certainly not as stable as the Filtro purificador Salomon XA Filter incluído GTX), we felt quite confident in the X Ultra 360. After both on-trail experience and in-house testing, we believe that it does lower the risk of ankle rolls and foot buckling.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise medial support

Torsional rigidity

The torsional rigidity of this Salomon shoe didn't allow us to twist it so freely in our manual test. Thus, we rated its stiffness with a pretty high score of 4.

 

The unforgiving Advanced Chassis around the heel is of course the leading stability component of the X Ultra 360. It holds the rearfoot firmly in place, preventing the heel from shifting and rolling inwards (overpronating) from the very moment it touches the ground.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Advanced Chassis

If you are someone with severe overpronation or if you prefer extra stability for a heavy pack and tricky terrain, the TPU chassis of the X Ultra 4 GTX or the Täydellinen Salomon Pulse Belt vyöllesi provides even more side-to-side containment and arch support.

Test results
X Ultra 360 4
Average 3.5
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The heel counter of the Filtro purificador Salomon XA Filter incluído feels like it's been cemented around the ankle! But in a good way.

Showing just a little give on the sides and none at the back, it deserves a high stiffness score of 4 out of 5. It works together with the Advanced Chassis to stabilise the back of the foot and minimises undesirable foot play inside the shoe as well.

Test results
X Ultra 360 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

The X Ultra 4 GTX from Salomon is the real deal

Salomon made sure that the landing area of the X Ultra 360 was wide enough to provide solid footing.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Midsole width in the forefoot

Measuring the widest part of its midsole, our calliper returned 115.3 mm. That's about 5 mm wider than the average but not too wide to feel burly.

Test results
X Ultra 360 115.3 mm
Average 111.0 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
103.0 mm
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117.6 mm

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Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Midsole width in the heel

Overall, we found the midsole dimensions of this Salomon shoe to be quite optimal for navigating less predictable terrain like loose rocks and soft muddy patches.

Test results
X Ultra 360 88.5 mm
Average 86.9 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
79.2 mm
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101.6 mm

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Even with its sturdy upper and hard rubber outsole, the Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise remained fairly bendy and cooperative whenever we needed to flex our feet. This helped the shoe feel a bit more nimble.

To back this up, we measured how much force it takes to bend the X Ultra 360 to a 90-degree angle. At 22.5N, it required 30% less than the average hiking shoe.

Test results
X Ultra 360 22.5N
Average 29.6N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
54.0N

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But if you take the Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise out on a chilly day, you will find that it stiffens up a bit.

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Repeating the force gauge measurement after 20 minutes of cold exposure, we found that the shoe required 21.2%% more effort to bend. This is not critical but it does mean that some warming up and breaking in is going to be needed.

Test results
X Ultra 360 21%
Average 28%
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
4%
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75%

Weight

Without the added weight of waterproofing or any other technical components, the Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise comes in at 12.9 oz (367g) in a men's US size 9. A bit lighter than average.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Weight

Test results
X Ultra 360 12.95 oz (367g)
Average 13.23 oz (375g)
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
11.01 oz (312g)
Weight
17.14 oz (486g)

Breathability

As you can see, there is no "GTX" abbreviation in the name of the Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise which means what? No waterproofing membrane to block the airflow!

The smoke we pumped into this Salomon shoe passed through the toebox fabric with very little obstruction. We were genuinely surprised by the amount of smoke that came out considering how tightly woven the upper textile is.

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Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Breathability microscope test

But once we took a closer look at it through our microscope, it all became clear. The fabric is actually quite porous.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Breathability under microscope

In addition, the shoe's insole is also pretty generously perforated in the forefoot.

When all of these components come together, they create a pretty well-ventilated environment for the foot inside the X Ultra 360. We approve this hiking shoe for summer use, rating its breathability with a high score of 4 out of 5.

P.S. If you do need the waterproof version, look for the Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Climasalomon Waterproof. Or for the X Ultra 360 Edge GTX if you prefer the Gore-Tex membrane.

Test results
X Ultra 360 4
Average 2.7
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Salomon is the god of foot protection. Never once did we lack reinforcement in the brand's outdoor shoes and the X Ultra 360 did not disappoint either (even despite being the cheaper option).

The shoe's exaggerated toe bumper/mudguard covers nearly half of its toebox protecting the toes and the upper textile. It is so impressively thick and wear-resistant that even 12 seconds of drilling it with sandpaper wasn't enough to burn a hole.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Toebox durability comparison

Compared to most other hiking shoes we've tested, the X Ultra 360 never lost its toebox integrity after our Dremel test. Considering that the scuff is merely cosmetic, we rated the shoe's toebox durability with a high score of 4 out of 5.  

Test results
X Ultra 360 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Salomon also made sure that the inner fabric of the X Ultra 360 remained intact for as long as possible.

Our 4-second Dremel test showed that the mesh was ready for some serious friction as it hardly got scathed by the sandpaper.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Heel padding durability comparison

Rating the heel padding durability of the X Ultra 360 as high as 4, we expect it to take much longer to show a tear compared to other hiking shoes.

Test results
X Ultra 360 4
Average 2.9
Compared to 19 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

The brand's proprietary rubber compound proved to be a hard one in the X Ultra 360. With a durometer reading of 86.6 HC, we found that it is harder than 65% of hiking shoe outsoles in our lab.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Outsole hardness

Test results
X Ultra 360 86.6 HC
Average 85.0 HC
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Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
80.5 HC
Outsole hardness
94.1 HC

Outsole durability

In the next test, we pushed the shoe's rubber outsole to the limits by drilling it with sandpaper for 22 seconds at a 10K RPM speed.

 

Measuring the newly formed dent in the shoe's lug, we found it to be slightly deeper than average at 1.3 mm. But considering the shoe's below-average price point, we didn't expect incredible durability from this Salomon shoe. Thus, we believe that it is a fair result.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Outsole durability test
Test results
X Ultra 360 1.3 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 19 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Measuring the rubber layer without the lug depth at 2.0 mm, we found that it is slightly thinner than average too. But nothing critical.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Outsole thickness
Test results
X Ultra 360 2.0 mm
Average 2.5 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
1.6 mm
Outsole thickness
4.0 mm

Misc

Lug depth

The shoe's All Terrain Contragrip outsole never faltered once during our wear tests.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Lug depth

With an above-average lug depth of 4.5 mm, the X Ultra 360 latched onto moss-covered logs, muddy puddles, and rock-heavy trails.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise tread pattern

The varying shapes, sizes, and directions of the shoe's lugs bit the ground on both ascents and descents very effectively.

Test results
X Ultra 360 4.5 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
2.1 mm
Lug depth
5.0 mm

Price

The X Ultra 360 is among the cheapest hiking shoes in Salomon's lineup. However, it is not cheap in substance.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Price

Even though it is a step-down version of the more advanced Salomon X Ultra shoes, it features many similar components that make it supportive, stable, and quite durable. With its reasonable price point and no black drawbacks, the X Ultra 360 is a perfect entry-level hiking shoe.

Test results
X Ultra 360 $125
Compared to 30 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
£70
Price
£190

Reflective elements

There are no reflective elements on this Salomon shoe.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Reflective elements
Test results
X Ultra 360 No

Tongue padding

The X Ultra 360 has very nicely padded interiors both around the collar and in the tongue. We measured the tongue thickness at the above-average 12.0 mm.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Tongue padding

That is a good buffer to prevent the cinched Quicklace strings from pressing on the instep. 

Test results
X Ultra 360 12.0 mm
Average 9.7 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Number of shoes
5.0 mm
Tongue padding
17.0 mm

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There are no gussets on the sides of the tongue meaning that it's not attached to the rest of the upper. This could result in some light tongue shifting but we didn't experience any discomfort because of that during our wear tests.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Ténis Salomon XA PRO 3D CS Waterproof Kid azul céu infantil
Test results
X Ultra 360 None

Heel tab

The finger loop at the back is very helpful with the on-and-off.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Heel tab
Test results
X Ultra 360 Finger loop

Removable insole

The shoe's OrthoLite insole is removable and can be swapped for a custom insert. But we found it to be quite comfortable thanks to the moulded shape and perforations.

Scarpe SALOMON Ultra Glide 415987 20 V0 Tulipwood White Tanager Turquoise Removable insole
Test results
X Ultra 360 Yes

Sustainable materials

It is worth mentioning that the Salomon XA Pro 1 Advanced 414821 Black Black Magnet 45 1 3 partially made with recycled materials:

  • 50% of the shoe's upper
  • 8% of the shoe's midsole (recycled electrical cables)

If you want an even more environmentally-friendly version of the shoe, try the X Ultra 360 Edge which packs even more recycled content.