Asics Blazeblast vs Salomon Genesis 2

Asics Blazeblast

Asics Blazeblast

$160
Salomon Genesis 2

Salomon Genesis 2

$150

Quick verdict

Asics Blazeblast

$160

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (28 vs 25)
  • A lighter option (34 g less)
  • More cushioning (43 vs 34 mm heel stack)

Salomon Genesis 2

$150

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $10 less
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)

Spec profile

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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Salomon Genesis 2· leads in 2

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    43 mmTop 4%
    34 mmTop 47%
  • Lightness

    252 gTop 14%
    286 g
  • Grip

    2.5 mm
    4 mmTop 49%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $160
    $150Top 35%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

160 $
150 $
252 g
286 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
mixed and technical trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Daily training and long trail runs

Cushioning

8 mm
8 mm
43 mm
34 mm
35 mm
26 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
optiFOAM² dual-density midsole with Active Chassis
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Cushioned and stable for daily training

Grip & protection

Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Contagrip® multidirectional lugs
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Active Chassis and protective toe cap
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Contagrip® lugs for grip on mixed terrain

Upper & fit

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Engineered mesh with protective overlays
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Removable sockliner
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Quicklace™ lacing system
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