Salomon S/LAB Genesis 2 Trail-Running Shoes
Give yourself an advantage on tough terrain with these Salomon trail-running shoes. The integrated activeCHASSIS™ enhances stability. Reengineered Contagrip® outsoles add traction when it counts
Key Details
- Boasting super foam optiFOAM² and new activeCHASSIS™ technology, these shoes let you enjoy a more dynamic running experience with the same sure-footed support and stability
- With new light Matryx® Micro uppers, these shoes are more durable and breathable
- Matryx® high-performance textile is designed to resist abrasion with individually coated high-tenacity Kevlar® and technical yarn
- Uppers feature EndoFit™, lace pockets, protective toe caps, integrated gaiters, and medial protective pads
- optiFOAM base foam with a 7 mm insert of optiFOAM² in the forefoot for additional bounce and cushioning
- optiFOAM² is a lightweight foam with superior energy absorption and energy return; it's responsive and cushioned for resilient bounce and pop
- Profeel Film gives your stride a smoother and more stable feel by acting as a filter between you and the terrain
- New Contagrip® outsole design delivers enhanced grip on the toughest terrain, mile after mile
- Weight (half pair): 9.6 oz.
Imported.
View all Salomon Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 25 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Single-pull Lace |
| Upper | Matryx® |
| Lining | Synthetic |
| Midsole | optiFOAM/optiFOAM² |
| Outsole | All Terrain Contagrip® |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.2 oz. |
| Gender | Unisex |
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A new version of an iconic shoe
Great job with the colorways, Salomon! Black on black on black is one of the all-time classics, and it suits such an iconic shoe as the S/LAB Genesis perfectly! That said, as a big fan of the original version (I have it in both black/blue and chocolate/vanilla), I'm pretty sure this shoe was never meant to be just about looking pretty—it's about calling you to run strong, fast, and far. I'm itching to get my hands on the new version and take it for a run in the Cascades! Attached is a photo of my beloved V1 after a 50-mile race. Does it look pretty now? Absolutely. 💯
What I have been waiting for!
I must start by saying the S/Lab Ultra 2 was my all time favorite trail running shoe, the Ultra 3 missed the mark for me. I liked the Genesis but they were missing something. The Genesis 2 seems to be all three shoes in one!!! These will be my work horses from here on out!
New generation S/LAB Genesis
Replaced my S/LAB Genesis (500 miles) with the new S/LAB Genesis 2. Nice and stable with good cushion while maintaining ability to feel the ground. However on the first run they gave me a blister. Heel counter appears less stable as in the previous version, it collapsed / bunched up and allowed the stitching of the back loop to rub on my achilles, giving me a blister. Hope this will get some attention while dialing in the manufacturing process / fine tuning the design.
New generation S/LAB Genesis
Replaced my S/LAB Genesis (500 miles) with the new S/LAB Genesis 2. Nice and stable with good cushion while maintaining ability to feel the ground. However on the first run it gave me a blister. Heel counter appears less stable as in the previous version, it collapsed / bunched up and allowed the stitching of the back loop to rub on my achilles, giving me a blister. Hope this will get some attention while dialing in the manufacturing process / design finetune.
Possible single shoe
Bold choice for a colour way, and I like it a lot. My narrow feet and high arch have always done well with Salomon, but the foam kept me from using them for longer distances. It's easy to say I'm rather excited for this shoe. This seems like a close to perfect shoe.
Disappointed - previous version much better
I found the Genesis S/Lab 2 much stiffer and less plush than the previous version, which felt like an absolute dream the moment you put them. I wore the two versions side by side and they are so different. Such a shame.
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