
Salomon Genesis
$150

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Salomon Genesis?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Salomon Genesis vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Salomon Genesis | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
150 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
272 g | 278 g BEST | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
technical, mixed terrain, rocky paths | mixed and wet trails | |
8 mm BEST | 6 mm | |
N/A | 44 mm | |
N/A | 38 mm | |
Energy Foam cushioning with Active Chassis™ support | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with 4.5 mm lugs | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
Matryx® durable textile with breathability and abrasion resistance | Engineered mesh upper | |
Standard trail sockliner | Removable sockliner | |
N/A | Traditional lacing | |
High foot protection for rocks and obstacles | High-stack underfoot protection | |
N/A | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
Moderate cushioning with dynamic support | Max cushioning for long runs | |
N/A | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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