Salomon - S/Lab Genesis Spine
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"I put them in my ear, put the helmet on, then do one final “push” with my finger to seat them in my ear for the ride. ... The batteries die before they work out of my ear."
"they are so comfortable that both I and my husband have had to feel our ears to check whether we were still wearing them."
"Also super bonus I've never head banged with earphones this hard besides with these soundcores, they stick to me like glue even when I'm in a metal mood and I'm headbanging for a good hour."
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"I even washed them accidentally and still worked perfectly fine afterwards."
"Been using them for about four years working out in my gym, and cycling daily (45+ minutes on a bicycle outdoors)."
"They last absolutely forever (I know 1980s models still in daily use)"
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"Got me through a week with everything Utah can throw at you - snow, mud, dirt, gravel, sand, slickrock, slot-canyon scooting, and the occasional stream crossing - and I never felt unsure of my footing."
"can be used perfectly well on the road/treadmill too ... are the only shoes I pack if I'm heading to mixed terrain running locales. ... I was in Palm Springs just last week & did some short but gnarly trails ([Bump & Grind](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bump-and-grind-trail)), a road run and a treadmill workout, all in the same pair of Xero's."
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
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"The Trabuco 12 have been the best trail shoes I’ve ever owned. ... I’m 6”4 and charge hard over serious rocky terrain…and I feel completely safe in them."
"Got me through a week with everything Utah can throw at you - snow, mud, dirt, gravel, sand, slickrock, slot-canyon scooting, and the occasional stream crossing - and I never felt unsure of my footing."
"great traction"
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"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable. I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed... the shoes handled it wonderfully."
"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable ... I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed ... some sections were pretty steep, and the shoes handled it wonderfully"
"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable. I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed. Granted, it wasn’t very technical terrain, mostly dirt roads, but some sections were pretty steep, and the shoes handled it wonderfully."
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"the outsole rubber doesn't last very long ... i've usually worn away some of the lugs after 250km."
"Mine lasted me 50km before they became gardening shoes."
"very lightly worn on mixed trails and losing so much tread already!"
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"they break down incredibly fast ... each time it feels like they last for a shorter number of miles ... For me, they've started breaking down after about 200 miles ... my current pair has holes in the front of the sole ... My other 2 pairs got a hole near the heel part of the sole; rocks would get in and while running they would hit my heel which was quite painful"
"All cushioning felt gone to me."
"Mine lasted me 50km before they became gardening shoes."
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"Trail glove 7 also crush my toes, small toe box. ... If you have narrow feet"
"if you find you have wider feet i'd say you should avoid. ... The last is no wider than a Speedcross"
"I'm wearing more these days because they have a wider toe box."
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"absolutely abhorred it... cut into the back of my ankle hardcore ... I read that was a common issue ... The tecton X2s cut into my ankle hardcore and I could not figure out how to make that not happen! ... the Hoka Tecton X2 did that to me and it sucked so much!"
"The ankle collar just doesn’t work for me my malleoli are extremely sensitive, and any contact causes irritation, even with socks on ."
"The ankle collar just doesn’t work for me my malleoli are extremely sensitive, and any contact causes irritation, even with socks on ."
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"They are sloppy on the downhill and side slopes."
"They are sloppy on the downhill and side slopes."
"Even the Salomon SLab Genesis is not that stable to me."
ambidexter-Egg 1.0I always use trail runners for hiking, as they are much more comfortable. I also do trailruns/skyruns with them, including climbing grades I - II. If you encounter snow a trail runner like S/LAB Genesis Spine is nice. Mountaineering / Hiking boots from my point of view are only useful for serious climbs or when proper crampons are required.
alohkyn 0.5I have the same problem as you and the shoes that block my heel best are the NNormal Kjerag and various Salomon models such as the Genesis
They are good everywhere except wet rocks on technical trails
With the Norwegian climate, for example, I would never have thought you’d get along well with Salomons, since their outsole doesn’t perform well on wet rocks. I also have the Genesis, and if you’re looking for a precise fit, you could consider the Kjerag 2 even though you’re a bit heavy, if your limit is around 40 km, they might work fine. The Tomir are less agile, and I’ve never really gotten along with them. Then again, it depends on the terrain you use them on I do sky races, so I prioritize precision and grip over comfort.
Amraz 0.5Salomon s/lab genesis. Perfect balance in everything. Fit like a glove.
Apprehensive_Fun8892 0.5FYI: I’m a very wide boy, but the Salomon Speedcross and Genesis both fit very comfortably. None of their other shoes do, but those are both great shoes you might want to try. Hoka also has nice wide options across their lineup. If it‘s grip you want, I find the Speedgoat is second only to VJ Shoes - but VJ run narrow.
both the vanilla and slab genesis are good shoes but very different from the speedcross - one won't necessarily translate to the other. But worth a try.
Yeah I’ve been through 2 pairs and they only have about 100-200 good rocky US northeast running miles in them. I'm chonky for a trail runner though (190lb). The wet rock grip is atrocious anyway so I’ve moved on, however they are the still the comfiest shoe I’ve worn so it’s a shame about the outsole. Have a look at the Genesis for a more modern outsole.
Brownie-UK7 0.5Same. Good fit round the mid foot and heel lock down but roomy for the toes. Plus it is so grippy when the terrain gets slippy.
Really? I can only speak from anecdotal experience but this winter I ran in snow, ice, muddy snow ice and was really happy with the grip. I didnt have a chance to use them on slippy rock yet so maybe they are not as strong here. Sid you manage to try them or are you going from reviews? I watched about 2-3 reviews on YouTube before buying them as I was specifically wanting something also with a decent grip but didn’t notice any mention that it was weak. Can’t remember who I watched. Probably Ginger Runner or Run4Adventure. Which pair did you go for in the end?
Same. Probably the best trail shoe I’ve ever owned. Bought them for a race but now use them on every long run and will not try to save them as they are just so good in this type of weather. Plus a massive toe box.
CardioGoth 0.5I think a lot would depend on the terrain. I've used the S/Lab Genesis and mostly liked it, but at the end of my last 100k, over very rocky terrain, my feet got really beaten up, and I think I would have preferred something plated like the Hoka Tecton X3, which I love (and have used as my one travel shoe for roads and trails). If that's not a concern, what about either the Norda 001 or 005?
chadago 0.51- Hoka Tecton X3 Amorti légendaire, sensation de rebond sur le plat, stable, accroche tres bonne, gaitre trop pratique dans les terrains pleins de graviers. 2-Salomon S/lab Genesis: la chaussure de trail la plus polyvalente, ça fait 3 ans qu'elle est sortie et au départ de tous les trails de 40k + la moitié des coureurs la porte, légère, accroche, tient bien dans le temps, très comfortable. 3-Salomon Ultra glide 3: des chaussons avec des crampons.
ChuckFugger 0.5Salomon Genesis has been my go to all around shoe. Just killed my first pair at 370 miles with 161K Vert. Outsole and upper are still good shape, but I collapsed the midsole with heel striking and pronation.
Probably overkill for what you’re doing, but should still serve you well. I’ve got hundreds of miles in both the S/Lab and regular version. The regular Genesis outsole is considerably more durable, but that durability comes at the cost of weight. S/Lab size 10 US is 266g vs Regular Genesis size 10 US 303g
CiBi91 0.5S/Lab Genesis is a great all-round trail shoe that will protect you as a heavier runner. If you buy something else it will probably always be better in some things but worse in others. Most similar experience but sightly better is the Nike Zegama 2 I would say, great all round shoe, very comfortable experience. If you want to go faster look at La Sportiva Prodigio Pro or Hoka Tecton X3, if you're looking to go fast on very easy terrain (dirt roads, gravel roads, non technical stuff) you could look into the Hoka Rocket X trail. I would stay away from the Satisfy, Adidas and Asics with your norwegian trails. Norda probably has some great stuff, Don't forget about Mount to Coast as well, their T1 looks great as well. Upcoming Nike ACG Ultrafly looks promising and the Brooks Cascadia Elite that is coming out is probably also right up your ally. And special mention for the Nnormal Kjerag Brut if you want to tackle those winter norwegian muddy trails.
CrazyZealousideal760 0.5As always it’s very personal depending on how well the shoe fits my feet and the terrain I’m running in (technical mountains, mud, rocky). I like sky running races around 20-30k and VK’s. Sometimes short road races from 5k to Half Marathon. Current rotation: - Merrell Long Sky 2 Matryx. Great allrounder. - VJ Ultra 3. Cushion. Great for easy and long runs. - NNormal Kjerag Brut (mud) - Salomon Aero Glide 3 (road and treadmill) Recently retired shoes: - Nnormal Kjerag 1. Fast but too small lugs to have good grip in mud/loose debris. Too little cushion for me. Kjerag 2 has more cushion but same outsole. - Nnormal Tomir 2. Great allrounder but didn’t fit my feet (too little big toe space). A bit heavy when wet because the insole keeps a lot of water. - Salomon S/lab Genesis. Great allrounder but worse grip on wet rocks than Vibram Megagrip and VJ. - VJ Maxx 2. Really good allrounder. But didn’t fit my feet (too little big toe space). Shoes I’m considering next: - La Sportiva Prodigio Pro - Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx - Merrell Skyfire 2 Matryx
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