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Merrell Agility Peak 6 BOA vs Salomon Genesis 2

Salomon

Genesis 2

  • Weight 281 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 33.5 mm

£140

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Salomon Genesis 2 is 26 g lighter
  • Merrell Agility Peak 6 BOA has 4.5 mm more heel stack
  • Salomon Genesis 2 is USD 30 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • Merrell Agility Peak 6 BOA
  • Salomon Genesis 2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Agility Peak 6 BOA — Comfort: 4/5
  • Agility Peak 6 BOA — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Agility Peak 6 BOA — Stability: 4/5
  • Agility Peak 6 BOA — Durability: 4/5
  • Agility Peak 6 BOA — Grip: 4/5
  • Agility Peak 6 BOA — Versatility: 4/5
  • Genesis 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Genesis 2 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Genesis 2 — Stability: 4/5
  • Genesis 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • Genesis 2 — Grip: 4/5
  • Genesis 2 — Versatility: 5/5
CriterionMerrell Agility Peak 6 BOASalomon Genesis 2
Price
Catalogue price USD 180 £140
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 307 g 281 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 38 mm 33.5 mm
Forefoot stack 30 mm 25.5 mm
Midsole foam FloatPro / FLEXconnect optiFOAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.76 out of 5 3.92 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Not specified
Uses Trail running Trail running
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Merrell Agility Peak 6 BOA

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 180

Salomon Genesis 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail price£140

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Merrell Agility Peak 6, side view

    Merrell

    Agility Peak 6

    • Weight 280 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to Salomon Genesis 2: same terrain, same category, same role

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    • Close to Merrell Agility Peak 6 BOA: same terrain, same category, same role
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    • Close to Merrell Agility Peak 6 BOA: same terrain, same category, same role