Salomon / GENESIS

GENESIS 2

Trail2026-08-05 · US · Release dateChecked 2026-10-03

GENESIS 2 reworks the original trail platform for rocky, technical, and mixed terrain. A fully integrated activeCHASSIS and wider midsole base increase stability while preserving natural movement. The lighter, more durable Matryx upper secures the foot over protective optiFOAM cushioning, while revised All-Terrain contaGRIP lug geometry expands ground contact and traction for technical trail routes.

Key specifications

Weight

281 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +12.1 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

8 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

33.5 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$150.00 USD · US

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 25.5 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: optiFOAM
Outsole: All-Terrain contaGRIP
Use cases: Trail

Weight notes Weight per shoe; sample size is unspecified.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

Salomon GENESIS 2281 g / 33.5 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 281 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +12.1 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 8 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 33.5 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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