Salomon  Genesis GTX Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

Love the shoe but hate the lack of support. These shoes are like wearing slippers with outdoor soles and weather proofing. Super mushy with zero support. My foot hurts after wearing them because of the lack of support in the front half of shoe. I also think the rise on the heel it slightly too high for comfort. I have running shoes that are way more comfortable and provide tons more support. Other than that the quality seems good. I bought them because I've had other Salomon shoes that were great but I definitely won't be getting these again. The size was slightly small when using the size guide. I had to return and order a half size larger pair.

They are wrong. I love these and wished i never listened to the running store salesman and bought a pair of lone peak6 altras... they are a zero compared to Genesis goretex. Like my backcountry hiking boots which are also and forever salomons, the Genesis goretex are my new trail runners. Especially excellent for running in slushy snow! The Genesis gortex for trail running are what you typically expect with all of salomon foot wear: superb comfort, stability/durability. Everyone I talk to on the trails love their Salomons. Their really is no reseaon to bother wasting money trying other products.

I have been using Genesis shoes for 3 years now and I love the balance between cushion and stability. I mostly hike in these, but do run downhill and the stability and foot protection is perfect. The GTX version does it's job of keeping my feet dry during rainy/snowy outings and the ease of the lacing system just make these my go to all year long. I'm usually a size 9 in the non GTX, but in the GTX I need the 9.5 to have enough room in the toes.

Great snug fit typical of Salomon shoes. The undersole felt surprisingly thick and padded compared to my previous pair. Initially I wasn’t sure because I can’t “feel” the terrain as much, but I got used to them very quickly and love them! I could walk forever in them. Also I love the colour, not all black but still quite toned down, not bright nor garish, so I can wear these as everyday shoes in town on rainy days.

Excellent comfort. Fit is the same as the non-goretex shoe. Midsole is a little softer but that will be ok since this will be a winter shoe. Feels very light and flexible for a goretex shoe. The genesis is the best all around trail shoe, the slab version does have a wider forefoot and is lighter, but if you need a do it all shoe you can’t got wrong with the genesis (if it fits your foot well).

Horrible. I have the non GTX version of this shoe and they have been great. I needed a waterproof shoe for winter and ordered these thinking they would have a similar fit and feel. Wore them around indoors and fit and feel of the shoes was way different and not comfortable. My biggest gripe is the tongue, its thin, does not extend far enough, not comfortable, and just junk.

I usually buy a wide fitting shoe, I’ve found the toe box is not a problem,these are ultra comfortable and a great fit true to size, I bought the gortex version but only worn on a couple of occasions for a short walk on wet grass my feet have been soaked on both occasions and I’ve had to purchase some waterproof socks It’s a shame as these would have been the perfect shoe for me

The sizing was spot on with my previous Salomon shoes. Bought these to replace my X-Ultra 3 GTXs which are worn out. Previously also had a par X-Ultra 2 GTX. However, this time, the gore-tex just doesn't breathe as well as previous shoes. Switching to the non-gore-tex version. Also, the color options for the non-gore-tex version are much better.

Been running and hiking in Solomon's for 25 years. These shoes looked great online but are disappointing. I bought them as a heavy trail runner that I could use for backpacking, which is how I used the Sense Ride GTX's (discontinued?). The Genesis either run a half size short or the toe box is too narrow at the inside of the shoe...big toes rubbed against the side/front of the shoe on both feet. Beyond that, the uppers are thick and heavy, which is normal for Gortex, but overly so in this shoe. The upper seems bullet proof to trail wear, but they crease awkwardly which would be an issue for long hikes/runs. And most importantly, they lack stability. This shoe has a high heel stack which I don't mind, but the heel is so soft as to be unstable (ankle rolls). If the Genesis is Salomon's replacement to the Sense Ride 5's (burly trail runner / light hiker hybrid), it has a long way to go. These went back in the box 60 seconds after they came out.

I never thought I'd regret buying a pair of Salomons, until today. They're like a thin piece of plywood, strapped to my feet. They have almost no cushion, they move around on my heels like crazy, and they won't let my feet roll like they want to. I will relegate these to the garden shed, right away.