Genesis 2 GTX

Name: Genesis 2 GTX Women's
Brand: Salomon

Women's waterproof trail shoe with a GORE-TEX Matryx upper, optiFOAM cushioning and activeCHASSIS stability, aimed at wet, technical mixed terrain.

$170MSRP

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Comparable specifications

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Terrain: trail
Primary use: Technical trail
Also good for: Daily trail training, Easy trail run, Trail long run, Door-to-trail
Firmness: soft
Stability: neutral
Weight: 251g
Drop: 8mm
Stack: not published
Lug: 4mm
Waterproof: Yes
Midsole: optiFOAM
Outsole: Contagrip
Upper: Matryx with GORE-TEX membrane
Widths: standard

Wet conditionsStable platformMountainDoor to trailTechnical trailDaily trainingWaterproofWinterMud

Our read

The Genesis 2 GORE-TEX targets runners who need weatherproof protection over rocky, muddy, technical terrain a few times a week. With an 8mm drop, 4mm lugs and a soft-but-protective optiFOAM midsole plus a wider platform, it reads as an all-conditions daily trail trainer rather than a fast racer. The waterproof membrane makes it a wet-weather and winter option but adds warmth and weight for hot days.

Ride

Soft and protective optiFOAM cushioning with improved rocker geometry for dynamism, backed by a wider platform and activeCHASSIS for stability on uneven ground.

Fit

Regular width with a light Matryx GORE-TEX upper; no independent fit reports available to confirm sizing.

Best for

Runners logging 2-3 weekly trail sessions over rocky, wet, muddy terrain who want waterproof protection.

Avoid if

You want a fast, light race shoe or run mostly in hot, dry conditions where the GORE-TEX membrane traps heat.

Sources

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