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Salomon S/lab Genesis 2 vs Salomon S/lab Genesis

Salomon

S/lab Genesis 2

  • Weight 272 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 31 mm

£200

Salomon

S/lab Genesis

  • Weight 258 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 34 mm

£180

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Salomon S/lab Genesis 2 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Salomon S/lab Genesis has 3 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Salomon S/lab Genesis 2
  • Salomon S/lab Genesis
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Stability: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Grip: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis 2 — Versatility: 5/5
  • S/lab Genesis — Comfort: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • S/lab Genesis — Stability: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis — Durability: 3/5
  • S/lab Genesis — Grip: 4/5
  • S/lab Genesis — Versatility: 5/5
CriterionSalomon S/lab Genesis 2Salomon S/lab Genesis
Price
Catalogue price £200 £180
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 272 g 258 g
Drop 6 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 31 mm 34 mm
Forefoot stack 25 mm 26 mm
Midsole foam optiFOAM² + optiFOAM optiFOAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.91 out of 5 3.65 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 2 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Trail running, Long runs Trail running, Marathon, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Salomon S/lab Genesis 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail price£200

Salomon S/lab Genesis

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail price£180

Alternatives to these two models

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

    • Close to Salomon S/lab Genesis 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Salomon Ultra Glide 4, side view

    Salomon

    Ultra Glide 4

    • Weight 285 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 41 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to Salomon S/lab Genesis 2: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Salomon S/lab Genesis 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Neo Accera, side view

    Mizuno

    Neo Accera

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 41 mm

    USD 200

    • Close to Salomon S/lab Genesis: same terrain, same category, same role