Salomon Genesis Reviews

Runs trail in the first-generation Genesis; their feet feel good on short and long runs, and in a 55 km, 10-hour wet and muddy day on the Rockwall they got no blisters or hot spots.

They found the Genesis fits narrow feet surprisingly well and works well for regular trail running, though not for technical skyraces.

The Genesis is their everyday trail shoe: fits like a glove with great trail feel.

300 km in the Genesis and ordered a second pair; among the best on 100 km trail weeks.

Muddy 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.

Impressive performance with excellent comfort and good protection, and a more affordable route to the S/Lab Genesis. He thinks the lack of a rock plate is an omission.

A solid daily trainer and possibly a race shoe up to 50K, with a great fit and feel and a down-to-earth ride, at a great price.

A likely crowd-pleaser: the outsole lets you challenge mountain goats, and the midsole and upper support and protect. Her concern for long mountain days is a shallow toebox.

One tester lists no cons: fit, comfort, cushion, traction, stability, durability and value. 9.5-10 and more secure and stable than the Peregrine 13.

4.4/5: a lighter, smoother everyday all-rounder. Average cushioning hits a ceiling past ~20 miles, it isn't poppy, and traction is good but behind Vibram Megagrip.