Salomon Genesis

The Salomon Genesis is a dynamic trail running shoe with durable Matryx® upper, All Terrain Contagrip grip and balanced cushioning designed for technical trail running.

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#34 of 174 shoes by score5 video reviews

€150

Pricier than 47% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 275 g
Drop: 8 mm
Heel Stack: 33 mm
Forefoot Stack: 25 mm

Best for: Technical trail running and everyday mountain training

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…).

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Strengths

Grip

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

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€150

2024

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical, mixed terrain and rocky paths

Technical trail running and everyday mountain training

Cushioning

8 mm

33 mm

25 mm

Energy Foam cushioning with Active Chassis™ support

Moderate cushioning with dynamic support

Grip & protection

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 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.

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Salomon Genesis							60

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Salomon Genesis68

Cushioning27/40
Lightness20/35
Smooth roll21/25

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At $150, the Salomon Genesis represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.

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The Salomon Genesis was released in 2024.

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Popular Comparisons

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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

Strengths

Grip

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

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