Salomon Genesis vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Salomon Genesis

€150

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

£83.99

Quick verdict

Salomon Genesis

€150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (85 vs 79)
A lighter option (23 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

£83.99

The better pick if you want:

Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4.5 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

Salomon Genesis· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6· leads in 1

Grip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
33 mm
32 mm
Lightness
275 gTop 31%
298 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
10 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Salomon Genesis vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

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Essentials

€150

£83.99

2024

2022

275 g

298 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical, mixed terrain and rocky paths

Muddy, soft and mixed trails

Technical trail running and everyday mountain training

Trail running on muddy and technical terrain, short to medium distances

Cushioning

8 mm

10 mm

33 mm

32 mm

25 mm

22 mm

Energy Foam cushioning with Active Chassis™ support

EnergyCell+ cushioning

Moderate cushioning with dynamic support

Moderate cushioning, high foot protection

Grip & protection

All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with 4.5 mm lugs

Mud Contagrip® rubber with 5 mm aggressive lugs

High foot protection for rocks and obstacles

Welded overlays and protective toe cap

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

Deep, sharp lugs for grip on mud and loose ground

Upper & fit

Matryx® durable textile with breathability and abrasion resistance

SensiFit™ welded textile & ripstop mesh

Standard trail sockliner

OrthoLite® anti-odor sockliner

Quicklace™ lacing, neutral support, regular width

Quicklace™ with lace pocket and SensiFit™ wrap, standard width

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On the terrain

How Salomon Genesis vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 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
Salomon Genesis							60
Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6							61

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

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 656

Cushioning25/40
Lightness14/35
Smooth roll17/25

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Salomon Genesis vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6?

For value comparison: The Salomon Genesis ($150) provides premium features compared to the Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Salomon Genesis or the Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6?

The Salomon Genesis is newer: it came out in 2024, and the Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 in 2022.

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$150Score 93+8

Better than Salomon Genesis at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 85)
More cushioning (44 vs 33 mm heel stack)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+5

Better than Salomon Genesis at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 85)
More cushioning (39 vs 33 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+1

Better than Salomon Genesis at:

More cushioning (39 vs 33 mm heel stack)
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

Salomon Genesis· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6· leads in 1

Grip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
33 mm
32 mm
Lightness
275 gTop 31%
298 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
10 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

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Salomon Genesis

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Salomon Genesis vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Salomon Genesis

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

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