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Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX vs Salomon Genesis 2 GTX Spike

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX has a 2 mm lower drop

Profiles

  • Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX
  • Salomon Genesis 2 GTX Spike
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX — Comfort: 4/5
  • Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX — Stability: 4/5
  • Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX — Durability: 4/5
  • Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX — Grip: 4/5
  • Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX — Versatility: 3/5
  • Genesis 2 GTX Spike — Comfort: 4/5
  • Genesis 2 GTX Spike — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Genesis 2 GTX Spike — Stability: 4/5
  • Genesis 2 GTX Spike — Durability: 3/5
  • Genesis 2 GTX Spike — Grip: 5/5
  • Genesis 2 GTX Spike — Versatility: 2/5
CriterionMerrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEXSalomon Genesis 2 GTX Spike
Price
Catalogue price USD 185 USD 200
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 290 g 297 g
Drop 6 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 32 mm 33.5 mm
Forefoot stack 26 mm 25.5 mm
Midsole foam FloatPro / FLEXconnect optiFOAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.66 out of 5 3.47 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 5 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified 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 GORE-TEX

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 185

Salomon Genesis 2 GTX Spike

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 200

Alternatives to these two models

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

    • Close to Salomon Genesis 2 GTX Spike: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX: same terrain, same category, same role
  • 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 GTX Spike: same terrain, same category, same role