Salomon Genesis 2 vs Salomon Speedcross 6
Salomon Genesis 2 vs Salomon Speedcross 6: weight, drop (8 mm vs 10 mm), cushioning, lugs and which races each one suits best.
Quick verdict
The Salomon Speedcross 6 grips better, with 5.8 mm lugs.
SalomonSalomon Genesis 2Trail versátil de Salomon con plataforma más ancha y suela ContaGrip de tacos de 4 mm.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Salomon Genesis 2: specs and races
SalomonSalomon Speedcross 6Salomon's most versatile trail shoe, ideal for technical terrain and mud. Exceptional grip with Contagrip sole and EnergyCell+ cushioning.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Salomon Speedcross 6: specs and racesSpec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Salomon Genesis 2 | Salomon Speedcross 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (per shoe) | – | 298 g |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Heel stack | 33.5 mm | 32 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 25.5 mm | 22 mm |
| Lug depth | 4 mm | 5.8 mm |
| Fit | – | – |
| Stable platform | – | – |
| Waterproof | – | – |
| Carbon plate | – | – |
| Terrain | mixed, technical | mud |
Brand-stated specs or values measured by independent sources. Green marks the better value when one is clearly better.
Which races does each one suit? Checked against 249 races
For each race we look at the terrain, the distance and the average rainfall around race day in recent years, and see which shoe fits best.
Salomon Genesis 2: better pick in 108 of 249
Salomon Speedcross 6: better pick in 93 of 249
Tied in 48
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| Race | What it needs | Salomon Genesis 2 | Salomon Speedcross 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid de La Réunion180 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
| L'Infernal Trail des Vosges205 km | Likely mud | Copes | Built for it |
| La Pretoriana50 km | Mixed trail | Built for it | Copes |
| Mañaritik Atxetara43 km | Rock and technical ground | Built for it | Copes |
| Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail185 km | Likely mud | Copes | Built for it |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km | Likely mud | Copes | Built for it |
| Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs176 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
| UTMB Mont-Blanc174 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
Criteria: mud when it often rains around race day on soft ground; rock for skyrunning and vertical kilometres; ultra from 50 km; mixed otherwise.
Analysis: where they really differ
Both are Salomon shoes, but the Genesis 2 is the versatile one and the Speedcross 6 the specialist. The Genesis 2 has more foam under the forefoot (25.5 vs 22 mm), an 8 mm drop and 4 mm lugs that feel fine on fire roads and rock. The Speedcross 6 has 5.8 mm lugs and a 10 mm drop to dig into mud.
Choose the Salomon Genesis 2 if…
- You run varied terrain: fire road, trail and rock on the same outing.
- You want more cushioning under the forefoot for long runs.
- You prefer a slightly lower drop (8 mm).
Choose the Salomon Speedcross 6 if…
- Your races are mud, grass or soft ground.
- Grip on wet descents is your priority.
- You already run comfortably in a high drop (10 mm).