Salomon S/Lab Genesis
Trail · Trail · Race
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedUnisex | 258 g | 8 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | 249 g | 7.8 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Unisex
Weight: 258 g · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated · Regular
- Salomon S/Lab Genesis · unisex · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: 249 g · Drop: 7.8 mm
Reference size not stated
RunRepeat measured 249 g and 7.8 mm drop in its sample under its protocol.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-10
CarbonPlate
TrailSurface
About the shoe
Trail shoe with a close foothold and noticeable ground feedback. Try the midfoot fit and consider the limits on wet rock.
- Comfort
- 84/100
- Response
- 72/100
- Stability
- 86/100
- Cushioning
- 64/100
TrailRaceTempo
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- Full plate
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.2/5
- Terrain
- Trail
- Roles
- Trail · Race · Tempo
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Salomon specifies optiFOAM, Matryx and Profeel Film terrain protection.
- Claimed weight
- Salomon lists 258 g for unisex; reference size is unstated.
- Claimed geometry
- Salomon specifies 8 mm drop and 34/26 mm heel/forefoot stack.
- Outsole
- All-Terrain contaGRIP, with listed 4.5 mm lugs.
- Lab sample
- RunRepeat measured 249 g and 7.8 mm drop in its sample under its protocol.
- Fit in testing
- Alastair found a narrow midfoot and initial arch pressure, followed by secure heel and ankle hold after several runs.
- Test caveat
- Alastair liked the dry-terrain control but found wet rock and sharp alpine rocks less convincing.
Sources: Salomon ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Alastair Running ↗