Salomon Genesis Reviews

The Genesis is their go-to for everything from light training to long technical ultras, and it wears slowly.

After 100 miles, prefers the Genesis midsole to the Peregrine (but not the Xodus Ultra); the outsole still looks great at 150 miles.

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.

Never 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.

Calls the Genesis an excellent all-round choice that feels a bit soft but stable and bombproof on rough, long days.

Around 400 miles in the Genesis; the snug upper fits their low-volume feet great.

Over 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.