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  2. Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Genesis

Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Genesis

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

€150
Salomon Genesis

Salomon Genesis

€150

Quick verdict

Puma Voyage Nitro 4

€150

The better pick if you want:

  • More cushioning (38 vs 33 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

Salomon Genesis

€150

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (15 g less)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 4 mm)
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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

Puma Voyage Nitro 4· leads in 1

Cushioning

Salomon Genesis· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    38 mmTop 23%
    33 mm
  • Lightness

    290 g
    275 gTop 31%
  • Grip

    4 mmTop 50%
    4.5 mmTop 25%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $150Top 38%
    $150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Genesis

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Puma Voyage Nitro 4€150Salomon Genesis€150

Essentials

€150
€150
August 2025
2024
290 g
275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Trail and mixed off-road terrain
Technical, mixed terrain and rocky paths
Trail running, all-terrain trail adventures, and long off-road runs
Technical trail running and everyday mountain training

Cushioning

6 mm
8 mm
38 mm
33 mm
32 mm
25 mm
NITROFOAM™ nitrogen-infused foam cushioning
Energy Foam cushioning with Active Chassis™ support
—
Moderate cushioning with dynamic support

Grip & protection

PUMAGRIP ATR durable multi-directional rubber
All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with 4.5 mm lugs
—
High foot protection for rocks and obstacles
—
All Terrain Contagrip® lugs for grip on mixed and rocky ground

Upper & fit

—
Matryx® durable textile with breathability and abrasion resistance
—
Standard trail sockliner
—
Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width
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On the terrain

How Puma Voyage Nitro 4 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 groundAverage
Puma Voyage Nitro 456
Salomon Genesis60

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Puma Voyage Nitro 477
  • Cushioning36/40
  • Lightness16/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Salomon Genesis68
  • Cushioning27/40
  • Lightness20/35
  • Smooth roll21/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Puma Voyage Nitro 4 vs Salomon Genesis?

For value comparison: The Puma Voyage Nitro 4 ($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 Puma Voyage Nitro 4 or the Salomon Genesis?

The Puma Voyage Nitro 4 is newer: it came out in August 2025, and the Salomon Genesis in 2024.

Looking for alternatives to Puma Voyage Nitro 4?

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1Hoka Challenger 8
Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150Score 93+10

Better than Puma Voyage Nitro 4 at:

  • A higher overall score (93 vs 83)
  • A lighter option (15 g less)
  • More cushioning (44 vs 38 mm heel stack)
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2Salomon Ultra Glide 4
Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+7

Better than Puma Voyage Nitro 4 at:

  • A higher overall score (90 vs 83)
  • A lighter option (15 g less)
Compare with Puma Voyage Nitro 4
3Kiprun Kipsummit Max
Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+3

Better than Puma Voyage Nitro 4 at:

  • A higher overall score (86 vs 83)
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