Salomon Genesis 2

Trail · Neutral · Medium

Salomon Genesis 2

/ 5

Average

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 29% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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70/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 29% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

70

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Wear resistance looks about average for a daily trainer.

Cons

  • Expect a firm, low-cushion ride with little softness underfoot.
  • Underfoot comfort lags most competing trainers on longer runs.
  • Evidence is still thin, so the verdict could shift.

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$149.95

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$150 in Aqua / Black / Lichen
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Compared to other shoes

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Salomon Genesis 2
Salomon Genesis
HOKA Speedgoat 6
Genesis 2
Genesis
Speedgoat 6
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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.8 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
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33/25mm
37/32mm
Drop
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8mm
5mm
Release
2026 Newest
2024 Q1
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$150
$155
Best price
$149.95
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$79.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Below average (29%)
Average (44%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (37%)
Average (46%)
Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (48%)
Average (59%)
Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (55%)
Above average (63%)
Good (77%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (33%)
Average (48%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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