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Compared from 55 real runner reviews

Brooks Caldera 8 vs Salomon Genesis

Side by side from 55 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each shoe’s page.

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The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

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67 signal

11 reviews

96 signal

44 reviews

In short

Runners like it as a stable, comfortable trail shoe that does well on descents, but fit is a recurring problem, with some finding it too narrow or tight.

Durable all-round trail shoe trusted for ultras; narrow forefoot for some, and a few get heel slip.

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Specs

Weight
309 g (10.9 oz), men's
Stack height
39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm
Weight
275 g (9.7 oz), men's
Stack height
33 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm

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