Salomon GenesisvsSalomon Speedcross 6
The Salomon Genesis and Salomon Speedcross 6 score 82% on spec similarity. Going from the Salomon Genesis to the Salomon Speedcross 6: 2 mm less heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 29 g heavier.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Salomon Speedcross 6 minus the Salomon Genesis. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | Salomon Genesis | Salomon Speedcross 6 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 34 mm | 32 mm | −2mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | 22 mm | −4mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm | +2mm |
| Weight | 269 g | 298 g | +29g |
| RRP (GBP) | — | £140 | — |
| Category | Trail | Trail | same |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral | same |
| Surface | Trail | Trail | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- more heel stack (34 vs 32 mm)
- a lower heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 10 mm)
- a lighter shoe (269 vs 298 g)
if you want:
- a lower heel stack (32 vs 34 mm)
- a higher heel-to-toe drop (10 vs 8 mm)
Salomon Genesis vs Salomon Speedcross 6: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the Salomon Genesis or the Salomon Speedcross 6?
The Salomon Genesis, at 269 g vs 298 g, 29 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).
Which has more cushioning stack, the Salomon Genesis or the Salomon Speedcross 6?
The Salomon Genesis, with 34 mm of heel stack vs 32 mm, 2 mm more. Forefoot stack: 26 mm for the Salomon Genesis and 22 mm for the Salomon Speedcross 6.
What's the drop difference between the Salomon Genesis and the Salomon Speedcross 6?
2 mm. The Salomon Genesis has an 8 mm drop and the Salomon Speedcross 6 a 10 mm drop.
How similar are the Salomon Genesis and the Salomon Speedcross 6?
They score 82% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our trail category.