Salomon Genesis

Salomon are one of the most prolific firms in mountain and trail running footwear, and they provide high quality footwear.  The reinvented Salomon Genesis are no exception. 

The Salomon Genesis is a trail running shoe that will stand out for comfort and stability to runners of a medium weight sessions in the mountains, from the most quiet and leisurely, to those that are somewhat more demanding.

We are talking about a high-performance model designed for those medium distances on the most heterogeneous terrains. A truly versatile model suitable for runners looking for shoes suitable for daily training.

Salomon Genesis: main features and innovations

Salomon continues to expand its catalogue of trail running shoes for a wide range of runners. This model stands out as one of the most accessible trail models of the company, with a philosophy directly inherited from another model of high performance and competition: the Salomon S/Lab Genesis. In fact, this is the shoe with which elite runner Mathieu Blanchard achieved his results in the prestigious UTMBs in 2022 and 2023.

The upper of the shoe features Matryx technology that provides durability and protection, without compromising breathability.

The outsole maintains Salomon's proven technology, the Contagrip All Terrain compound, with great grip on all types of surfaces. Meanwhile, the Energy Foam midsole and Active Chassis provide comfort and softness during running, and offer extra stability in all types of training.

The Salomon Genesis will have a drop of 8mm, with profiles of 30mm in the rear and 22mm in the front and multidirectional lugs of up to 4.5mm, for better traction. The weight of the model is 269 grams- very moderate for its market and its level of support.

Salomon Genesis: ideal runner profile

The Salomon Genesis is a highly versatile shoe. While it is true that they may fit better with medium weight runners (under 75 or 80 kilos), the great structure provided by its chassis, as well as the traction of the sole, will help to expand that range.

This is a model of great comfort and fit, suitable to offer the best response in training (and even undemanding races) at medium paces, above 4:30 min/km. It's a model that will not leave anyone indifferent.

Recommended distances: Salomon Genesis

We are talking about a model of great versatility. As we mentioned before, they are suitable for varied surfaces, from the most compact and simple, where you can get the best performance, to the muddiest and most unstable terrain, thanks to its 4.5mm tread pattern.

In addition, they are suitable for a wide range of distances- although it is clear that it is not an ultra-distance model. Use would not be recommended for races or training sessions of more than 50km.

These Salomon Genesis will be the perfect ally for runners looking for a complete, safe and stable training shoe. If you are not looking for long distances or devilish rhythms, but need a model of proven quality, they could just be what you need. A quality on a par with competitors such as the Brooks Cascadia 17 and the Mizuno Wave Daichi 8.