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TrailRanked #1 in Best overall
Durable all-round trail shoe trusted for ultras; narrow forefoot for some, and a few get heel slip.
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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YouTube · Human Gear · Jan 25, 2026 · summarized
MixedMuddy trails in Southeast Asia and mixed mountain terrain, with comfort lasting up to 20 miles. They like the balanced, not overly soft cushioning, the tough, breathable upper and confident grip in dirt, mud and soft soil. It slips on hardpack and pulverized granite, gives little energy return for picking up the pace, and is less versatile than advertised. True to size; best for dirt and mud trails.
Most runners find the Salomon Genesis a durable, comfortable all-round trail shoe, trusted for long technical days and ultras, with a snug upper that many say fits well. The main downsides are a narrow forefoot for some, and a few report heel slip or poor wet grip. A couple find the cushioning too little for very long races.
Of the 44 reviews with a clear verdict, 70% are positive, 18% mixed and 11% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (4 reviews). For example: Tried the new Genesis and didn't love how narrow it ran, as it made their feet fall asleep.
We collected and summarized 44 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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