Salomon Genesis

£140|salomon.com|Tester Tina

The fit

Spot on for me, even with narrow feet; I didn’t even think about the fit from the first run. These feel well cushioned in the important areas like the tongue and heel, and the lace system is easy to adjust to get a snug fit across the top of your foot.

The comfort

With an 8mm drop, these suited me as a heel striker. I think having a bigger footprint makes these feel very stable on rocky and challenging terrain. Even when they’ve been waterlogged through rainy runs, these have stayed comfy and secure, and the Energy Foam midsole provides excellent cushioning.

Who and what are they for?

They’re rugged enough for mountain runs or hilly terrain, and they’re cushioned and comfortable enough for longer runs as well. I’ve done both hill tempos and my weekend longer runs in them.

On the run

You don’t really think about these shoes on the run, which is a sign of how comfortable and reliable they feel. My regular trail is so waterlogged – a real mud bath! – and these have kept me upright throughout. They make me feel secure on uphills and downhills too, and the midsole provides great energy feedback through sapping mud. The heel feels stable, and the Active Chassis protects my foot from any more rocky terrain underfoot.

The lugs give as good a grip as you can hope for throughout the muddy months but I’ve noticed after a run that mud tends to gather on the lugs below the heel – but that’s only the smallest of reservations.

Should you buy them?

Yes. Whatever trail you choose, these are very easy to run in – they’ve quickly become my everyday go-to.