I prefer the Genesis for more runnable trails, whereas I like the firmer midsole and aggressive lugs of the Thundercross for steep grass and T5/T6 terrain.
Horses for courses 😄
Easy switch to : Salomon Thundercross, I like the gtx version . Ran a bunch of 50 k UTMB races in Europe and never had one blister. Ran the whole TMB and no foot issues.
But then I found Kailas 330 and honestly no looking back
You will have have no blisters. I don’t tape my toes but I wear xbionic socks or compressport only. Makes a huge difference. Just did a 100k. Don’t worry about my feet at all. Not a single blister or hot spot.
Salomon Glide Max TR 3rd pair- 200 miles - Distance on buffed out nontechnical trail.
Salomon Thundercross 2nd pair - 50 miles - Winter with screws
Salomon Genesis 2nd pair - 180 miles - Do anything shoe at casual pace
Merrell Agility Peak 5 - 112 miles - Technical trail, foot protection, but untrustworthy at speed.
Salomon Genesis S/Lab - 354 miles - Do anything at speed, nearing end of life. Replacement pair waiting in the closet.
Hoka Clifton 9 - 304 miles - Pavement
Yea. Bought the thundercross thinking they would be a similar fit with a broader range of use case scenarios, and within 3 months was back to my Speedcross
You love them, but I guess you haven't try them before right? The Salomon is a especific terrain tool (muddy terrain), the Merrell will mach way better as a do it all shoe.
If you like the Salomon fit have a look at the genesis or maybe thundercross if you are not running very long and in somehow muddish terrain.
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