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Hoka Challenger 8
Hoka
$150Score 93+16
Better than Icebug Pytho6 RB9X at:
- A higher overall score (93 vs 77)
- A lower drop (7 vs 9 mm)
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Icebug Pytho6 RB9X
€150
The better pick if you want:
No clear advantage on the specs we track.
Salomon Genesis
€150
The better pick if you want:
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
Icebug Pytho6 RB9X· leads in none
Salomon Genesis· leads in none
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.
Compare features between Icebug Pytho6 RB9X vs Salomon Genesis
How Icebug Pytho6 RB9X 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icebug Pytho6 RB9X | 52 | ||||||
| Salomon Genesis | 60 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
Estimated: no data on stack height, lug depth, weight, assumed average.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.
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For value comparison: The Icebug Pytho6 RB9X ($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.
The Salomon Genesis is newer: it came out in 2024, and the Icebug Pytho6 RB9X in 2023.
Closest in price, with what each one does better.
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