Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Genesis

Brooks Ghost Trail

€150

Salomon Genesis

€150

Quick verdict

Brooks Ghost Trail

€150

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (40 vs 33 mm heel stack)

Salomon Genesis

€150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (85 vs 76)
A lighter option (17 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 3 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Brooks Ghost Trail· leads in 1

Cushioning

Salomon Genesis· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
33 mm
Lightness
292 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
3 mm
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Genesis

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

€150

2025

2024

292 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Road, gravel paths, light trail

Technical, mixed terrain and rocky paths

Road-to-trail running, daily training, light trail use

Technical trail running and everyday mountain training

Cushioning

8 mm

40 mm

33 mm

32 mm

25 mm

Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning for soft, smooth transitions

Energy Foam cushioning with Active Chassis™ support

Soft, high-stack cushioning for daily training comfort

Moderate cushioning with dynamic support

Grip & protection

TrailTack Green rubber with 3 mm lugs for wet and dry traction

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with 4.5 mm lugs

3D-printed toe cap and mudguard

High foot protection for rocks and obstacles

Low-profile 3 mm lugs for road-to-trail versatility

All Terrain Contagrip® lugs for grip on mixed and rocky ground

Upper & fit

Soft, breathable air mesh with protective overlays

Matryx® durable textile with breathability and abrasion resistance

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Standard trail sockliner

Traditional laces, neutral fit with secure heel lockdown

Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

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On the terrain

How Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Genesis should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Brooks Ghost Trail							46
Salomon Genesis							60

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Brooks Ghost Trail81

Cushioning40/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

Salomon Genesis68

Cushioning27/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll21/25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Genesis?

For value comparison: The Brooks Ghost Trail ($150) provides premium features compared to the Salomon Genesis ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Brooks Ghost Trail or the Salomon Genesis?

The Brooks Ghost Trail is newer: it came out in 2025, and the Salomon Genesis in 2024.

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Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+17

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 76)
A lighter option (17 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 40 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+14

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 76)
A lighter option (17 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+10

Better than Brooks Ghost Trail at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 76)
A lighter option (6 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Brooks Ghost Trail· leads in 1

Cushioning

Salomon Genesis· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
33 mm
Lightness
292 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
3 mm
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

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Brooks Ghost Trail

Salomon Genesis

Brooks Ghost Trail vs Salomon Genesis

Brooks Ghost Trail

Salomon Genesis

Quick verdict

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