1
La Sportiva Prodigio
La Sportiva
$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Asics Blazeblast
$160
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
$200
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $40 less
- A lighter option (12 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 31 mm heel stack)
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
$200
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (38 vs 28)
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
Spec profile
Each axis ranks against the 150 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessAffordability
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2· leads in 1
Grip
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%31 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%264 gTop 21%Grip
2.5 mm4.5 mmTop 24%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6 mmAffordability
$160$200
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
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Essentials
160 $
200 $
252 g
264 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Racing Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
rocky and technical trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Trail races and ultras on technical terrain
Cushioning
8 mm
6 mm
43 mm
31 mm
35 mm
25 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
Responsive and stable ride for long races
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Contagrip® with 4.5 mm lugs
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Active Chassis for stability and underfoot protection
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4.5 mm multidirectional Contagrip® lugs
Upper & fit
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Lightweight engineered mesh with S/Lab race fit
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Removable sockliner
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Quicklace™ with lace pocket, precise race fit
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Which offers better value: Asics Blazeblast vs Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2?
For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2 ($200). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Nike Kiger 10
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Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
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- Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)
