Genesis GORE-TEX Trail Running Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The Salomon Genesis GORE-TEX Trail Running Shoe
The Salomon Genesis GORE-TEX Trail Running Shoe dynamic low-profile trail runners designed for moving quickly up the trail. These running shoes rely on a durable Matryx upper to fight off abrasion, an energyFOAM midsole to keep us moving forwards, and a Contagrip rubber outsole for tacky traction everywhere.
Details
- Stylish and reliable running shoes designed to get you out there
- Matryx upper breathes well and handles daily abrasion with ease
- energyFOAM midsole balances cushion, support, and response
- Quicklace closure locks in a precise fit and feel every time
- 8mm drop helps you push forwards towards the summit
- Contagrip rubber outsole offers reliably tacky traction every time
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- Upper Material
- Matryx
- Waterproofing
- GORE-TEX laminate
- Lining
- textile
- Closure
- Quicklace
- Midsole
- energyFOAM
- Sole
- Contagrip rubber
- Cushion
- maximum
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 30/22mm
- Drop
- 8mm
- Activity
- running, training, hiking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 years
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 15 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 4, 2025
Good Multipurpose Shoe
Minimal break in time and light on the foot. Very comfortable for 10 plus hours of wear time. Waterproof needs touching up after about a month or so. Otherwise I would purchase them again.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
October 3, 2025
My New Go To
I began trail running in the Speedcross, then tried the Thundercross for the roomier toebox. Both solid runners, no complaints. I had my eye on the Genesis and decided to give them a try. Absolutely love them. They fit so well, and super comfy. My new go to, for sure!
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
September 30, 2025
Genesis family is the best in the Salomon line
Excellent comfort. Fit is the same as the non-goretex shoe. Midsole is a little softer but that will be ok since this will be a winter shoe. Feels very light and flexible for a goretex shoe. The genesis is the best all around trail shoe, the slab version does have a wider forefoot and is lighter, but if you need a do it all shoe you can’t got wrong with the genesis (if it fits your foot well).
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
September 20, 2025
not good as expected
Bought this item ~ month ago expecting the great performance as before , size 9.5 - my standard for all salomon trail running shoes ( last one was thundercross). Unfortunately , this size was larger then before, my legs loosened, and no strong amortization when running , as I had with thundercross
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
September 18, 2025
Uncomfortable After a Few Days
The support in the sole changed after a few days, making them slightly uncomfortable by putting pressure on the big toes.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
July 21, 2025
Great shoe
Fits my narrow heal better then most shoes. Started to wear down around 250 miles
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
May 30, 2025
Run Short - Heavy Upper - Squishy Heal
Been running and hiking in Solomon's for 25 years. These shoes looked great online but are disappointing. I bought them as a heavy trail runner that I could use for backpacking, which is how I used the Sense Ride GTX's (discontinued?). The Genesis either run a half size short or the toe box is too narrow at the inside of the shoe...big toes rubbed against the side/front of the shoe on both feet. Beyond that, the uppers are thick and heavy, which is normal for Gortex, but overly so in this shoe. The upper seems bullet proof to trail wear, but they crease awkwardly which would be an issue for long hikes/runs. And most importantly, they lack stability. This shoe has a high heel stack which I don't mind, but the heel is so soft as to be unstable (ankle rolls). If the Genesis is Salomon's replacement to the Sense Ride 5's (burly trail runner / light hiker hybrid), it has a long way to go. These went back in the box 60 seconds after they came out.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
May 12, 2025
some say you cant wear gortex for running
They are wrong. I love these and wished i never listened to the running store salesman and bought a pair of lone peak6 altras... they are a zero compared to Genesis goretex. Like my backcountry hiking boots which are also and forever salomons, the Genesis goretex are my new trail runners. Especially excellent for running in slushy snow! The Genesis gortex for trail running are what you typically expect with all of salomon foot wear: superb comfort, stability/durability. Everyone I talk to on the trails love their Salomons. Their really is no reseaon to bother wasting money trying other products.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 22, 2025
Great shoe!
Theu are comfy, somewhat stylish and i actually like the weird lace-up thing.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
February 8, 2025
True to Size, but Gore-Tex Didn't Breathe
The sizing was spot on with my previous Salomon shoes. Bought these to replace my X-Ultra 3 GTXs which are worn out. Previously also had a par X-Ultra 2 GTX. However, this time, the gore-tex just doesn't breathe as well as previous shoes. Switching to the non-gore-tex version. Also, the color options for the non-gore-tex version are much better.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
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