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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.
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YouTube · Kyle Jenkins · May 29, 2026 · summarized
PositiveA few months of trail use, plus hiking and everyday wear. They like the snug, narrow toe fit that keeps the foot from sliding on climbs and descents, the quick-lace system, the breathable upper and the deep, grippy lugs. Cushioning is minimal and the ride hard, which they prefer on technical terrain but which won't suit anyone wanting a soft shoe, and wider feet may find the fit too narrow.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Feb 8, 2026 · summarized
PositiveThe Genesis has become their favourite for long runs and ultras: it never felt heavy on a wet, technical marathon with 4,000 ft of climbing, and its breathable fabric drains and dries quickly.
Blog · Field Mag – Iona Brannon · summarized
PositiveNever let her down across 130 miles of Sierra terrain: comfortable out of the box, light, and durable enough for a loaded multi-day trip, with a tough Matryx upper. She'd trust it for one more long trip.
YouTube · Conversational Pace · Apr 20, 2024 · summarized
PositiveOver 300 combined miles between two testers; one raced a 50k, a 50-miler and a 100K (4 to 11 hours each) in it, the other logged 80 hilly miles. They rate the thin, no-stretch, breathable upper, relaxed heel fit, true-to-size fit and underfoot protection highly. The dense, firm midsole is the knock: one tester found it nearly dead and not much fun on non-technical trails, though it suits steep, rocky ground and showed only some creasing after 80 miles.
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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