Finally acquired the Xodus Ultra’s, and I must say after an 11.5 mile run in super muddy and rainy conditions, had it not been for the wind I could’ve ran 80 miles like you did right out of the box! Excellent shoe! Thanks for the info! I look forward to trying the 2’s!

Love what you are doing with the channel! Been following for a few years now and it’s gotten me inspired to run more than I have ever done before. I got my black running cap from you last week and its getting some miles clocked in over in Maryland USA. The handwritten note was a surprise and great touch. Thanks! Keep it up

My pair of these just arrived last week, and I'm in love with them already!

First run in v1 today. Before my run, swapped out laces and I don’t prefer stretchy laces. I think for me that was the right decision and it was very stable and good lockdown. (Torrent 2 laces were used ) . So far so good on 6 mile outing in semi tech terrain.

Love the Xodus Ultra and also have the Mafate Speed 4 and recently got the Peregrine 13. They are all great and are in constant rotation for the trails. I don't *NEED* the Xodus Ultra 2 but it seems I won't be able to resist when it becomes available in the US. Whenever it comes to trail shoes, Lloyd, it seems whatever you like works perfectly for me.

Great review, I love the originals but I can’t wait to get these and I’m definitely getting one of those caps!

V1 was a banger so I am glad Saucony have kept with the formula. How often can we say that about shoe brands?! (Nike take note...) Great review as always. 👍

This was so looking like my perfect shoe and I was so excited! Most reviews say that this version went back to a more narrow foot box compared to the original, so unfortunate! So I guess the search continues 😕 Love your reviews Loyd!

thanks for the comparison, will probably go for the peregrine alongside a pair of the Salomon ultraglide 2, once I've seen your long term review on the Salomons of course!

How funny you mention endure 24 in this video 😂 I'm running this year, these shoes sound great. From the shoes I have I think I'll be using my speedgoat 5's

Thanks for the review! You turned me onto the original Ultra, and it's my favorite trail shoe of all time, so I was excited to give the v2 a go. The only complaint I had with the original was the upper/laces would loosen up while running. So I was excited to give the v2 a go since they addressed that. Unfortunately, the new upper material for me is not durable.. at all. After 100 miles of trail use, I already have upper tearing/holes along the inside knuckle area of the shoe where it bends. Pretty bummed, because I love the way this v2 runs and feels. The upper durability is a huge step down from the original for me. Have you noticed any durability issues since this review?

I’m totally buying these. Will be a great addition to my other 2 favorites…Peregrine 10 and Lone Peak 6

My experience with the first version is consistent with others as it has almost no traction on rocks when the outsole is wet.

I've put 50 tough rocky miles in the Ultra 2, I've already purchased a second pair. Only issues is with the tongue is on the thin side and shoe strings seem to stretch just enough I have to stop and sung the laces down. Overall, a great shoe. Will be on my feet for my first 25k UROC in VA.

I've done 360 miles in the original, absolutely faultless for a marathon & ultra, plenty of life left. Will pick up these for Val d'Aran in July.

Good afternoon Run4adventure and all the runners. Helpful video, Loyd. Here is my like. I had the xodus 10. A nice week for everyone. ⛰️🏃🌤️

Great review, I think these will be my next trail shoes.

Again thank you so much Loyd for a super review! Based on your videos I am really between the Metafe and Xodus. Do you have any reflections on the differences and use cases? My use case is Northern European climate (wet, but not rocky), not super hilly or steep and distances around 8-20km with 1km road transport to and from. I’ve never tried Hoka but use saucony and Nike usually.

Sounds like Sacouny Xodus and Nike Zagama both took their race foam and used it as the core for the mid sole. Then surrounded it with their proprietary foam to give it a solid feel. Sounds like we might have a head to head coming up? 🙏🤙🏽

Picked me up a pair yesterday and got a new color that’s not even on their site called super blue / night blue 😁

only put a few miles in my xodus ultras! (about 10) and I love them even more than my daily trainers like the saucony tempest. Hopefully the ultra 2 is just as amazing!

Hey Lloyd! Great review. The Xodus Ultra has been an awesome shoe to run in (I have the black RUNSHIELD version) and it got me through Autumn and winter (and beyond). Still some gas left in it's tank but I'm certainly looking to pick up another pair or possibly the 2's considering they've done the shoe right and left a lot of it untouched! Still not certain on the colour ways, I feel like the Peregrine 13 got a bit more love in the visual department but hey ho. The 2's are certainly looking a bit more interesting. Any NNormal Kjerag/Tomir or Arcteryx Norvan LD3 reviews on the horizon? I'm intrigued by both! Keep up the good work.

Im just about at 100 miles in my untra 1's. Wet rocks can definitely be hazardous where I run. I do enjoy these but struggle with tired feet in anything over 12 miles. Otherwise, these really are a great shoe.

Instant rubbing under my outer ankle area. Probably just my bony foot but I was bummed. The rest of the shoe especially under foot was phenomenal.

If you had to buy just one, would it be the peregrine13 or the Xodus 2?

Liked version 1 and recently picked up version 2 after your recommendation. V2 are great with a better heal lockdown than before but the midsole feels firmer to me than V1 , Maybe they need a breaking in period or it's just me 😂

Great review! Appreciated. Is there a release date for these? Can’t find on Saucony’s website.

I really like the first version in spite off they didn't Last long (400 kms). Last weekend run for the first time with v2. The welded layer is already damaged... Saucony must control the fabrication process better.

Great shoe. Loved mine just had to send them back to be replaced though 230 miles in the lakedistrict mountains has eaten them up. Agreed on wet limestone rock not particularly grippy but love em still.

Still contemplating the Wildhorse 8... I have the OG Ultras with 200miles so they'll last another winter I reckon. Waiting on the Puma Voyage Nitro 3 in the summer first though.

Does the new upper allow more dust to get in? I’ve found that with some shoes and it gets annoying. Love the reviews!

Cool! I really like these too! Trying to find my perfect shoe for the Lakeland 50, will you be around that weekend Loyd? Hope all's well with you!

I run 15-20km to work (depending upon which route I take) and the route is a roughly 50/50 mix of trail (quite muddy at times) and roads. Any thoughts on how the shoe might hold up? I mostly run in Hoka Torrents and find that on the roads that they could use a bit more cushioning. But, I am happy that the lugs are holding up well on the hard surfaces. So, I would like to find some shoes with more cushioning.

Thanks mate for this great review. Do you have any idea when they will be available to purchase?

Thanks Loyd. Big fan of the Peregrine 12 and 13 but looking for this season’s long distance shoe. So the big question, which do you prefer for mountain ultra distance, XU2 or Mafate Speed 4?

Still my favourite trail running shoe 🏃🏻‍♂️👍

Thanks for the review! Currently doing most of my running in the original xodus ultra; no issues with comfort/performance. Durability, however, has been a bit disappointing. Contrary to your experience my outsoles are holding up fine but the upper has split on the flex point after ~600km. Are my expectations just too high? I'm hoping it's not that my feet just don't suit Saucony shoes as I love the grip and performance. Same thing happened to my peregrine 10s, but the 11s we're nigh on indestructible. Hopefully the new ultras move in the same direction.

Alright I‘ve got the Xodus (1) three times. How do I justify now buying the 2 to my wife? Please help with advice. And of course thanks for the great review Loyd. You never disappoint and I am happy to continue to support your channel. It’s a great mix of content you are putting out.

Can you recommend which model to choose ASICS Fuji Lite 3 or Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 nebula, mixed routes but I would like to start mountain running. For now, starting with 20km

Great review 👏🏼 and outcome as expected 😉 Wondering what it is missing to give it a 10/10 for comfort and performance?

Great video, are the ultra true to size, I am using xodus 10's in a UK size 10 wil the ultra be the same.

Hi! Thanks for the review. Looks like another banger from Saucony. However, I just want to ask that between this and the plated Endorphin Edge, which one would be the superior choice flat out if we don't take into account the price differential? The reason i don't want the price to not factor in when making a decision is because here i could also buy each of these at a similar price.

Hi Loyd. Great review. My much loved Salomon ultra glides are 2 years old and I’m not sure about the V2 so I’m thinking about the xodus ultra. Do you think they will work for me ? My trails in the new forest are mostly hard packed and not too technical. Thanks

Nice looking shoe. But same issue as most other Saucony - the toe-box narrows down way too quick. Pinkies are not happy.

Is there any news on when it should be available in the UK? Sooner than soon, I hope 😂

Going to give these a try, my Nike Zegamas are on 600k and my toe is busting out of the side of them, super comfy and great energy return but too many rolled ankles on that high stack. Was going to go back to the Pegasus but fancy a brand change 🤞

Hi Sir Lloyd, how about the insole still the same in XU1 in terms of thickness?

Totally irrelevant imo but 8+9+9 is 26/30. Thanks for the video, I ordered a pair to replace Peregrine’s with 1200km :)

It's SOOO nice when you find that perfect pair of shoes that just fits on your foot. And you even like it so much, that you gave it an extra point ;-) Is it still with the elastic upper and laces?

Great review, Can you comment on space in the toe box compared to Hoka Mafate Speed 4? I hove the Mafate and love them but a bit snug/short for ultra distance in my normal size.

I love everything about these shoes but the outsole durability just isn’t acceptable for a high end trail shoe. Rocky, technical runs in Appalachians just shred the lugs and have even torn the outsole between lugs in places. I have around 100 miles on them and the outsole looks pretty terrible - the only shoe that I have had this problem with.

Xodus Ultra 2 vs Asics Trabuco 11? Peregrine 13?

Sir for you which is better XU1 OR XU2?

Hi Lloyd, may seem a daft question but for longer distances would you go for the xodus 2 against the perigrine 13??? Got my first ultra in May....thanks 👍 excellent Chanel 😊

Great shoe, but the first generation was digging into my ankle. Is this issue fixed with new model? Thanks. And sorry for my english😀

8+9+9=26, no? I really like my Xdous Ultra 1, but I don't know if I'd score them so high in durability: I'm one of those who are getting a bit of rubbing in the heel, which caused the inner cup to get worn (still usable), and at 330k, the lugs are disappearing faster than on my Mad Rivers (RIP model) and there's a small hole developing on the upper near my big toe. Maybe the new upper is stronger (more overlays it seems), but the outsole is the same.

I’ve got the original and sting going well. Deciding what to wear at UTS, you think they would okay for that ?

Cheers Lloyd. How does the fit compare to the peregrine series?

I'm reading lots of reviews saying the toe box is smaller in the Xodus ultra 2... Think I might just pick up another pair of the old ultra and skip the 2s

Lloyd how would you compare it to the Speedgoat? I've been a great SG fan but don't like the look of the flared heel.

I'm torn between these or the Asics Trabuco Max 2. Will you be reviewing the TM2 Loyd?

I am doing broke arrow skyrace 23k and there tons of snow . How well would this show do in the snow ?

Any idea when these will be released in the UK?

Did I miss the Reading race recap?

Hi, how does it compare to peregrine 10?

Loyd. If you can have 1 trail shoe to use all year round. What would it be?

Has the toe box space compared to v1?

How does the size 9,5 compare to Hoka 43 /1/3?

Any idea when they release in the UK?

Hi Loyd. I'm so in doubt in buying version 1 or 2... 😢. Il you have to choose between them, which you would pick? I've watch your video about them but I was not able to understand (surely for my knowledge of english) if the second is better or not. Same size or size up if version 2? Please help me. It would be so appreciated. 😊 Thanks a lot in advance. All the best

Hi. Are these shoes for tight or wide feet?

Great shoe, except for one thing if you run in the dessert the lugs start breaking off after after a half dozen runs. Other than that I love the shoe. Disappointed.

8+9+9=26 🤔

26 out of 30, but who cares 😂

You actually gave it a 26/30 😬

Those trailshoes are never durable. Took the exodus trekking in Nepal and after Annapurna Circuit it was ready for retirement. 3/10

8+9+9=27 ?? :)