Salomon Genesis 2 Trail Running Shoe - Men's Sunny Lime/Black/Bog, US 13.0/UK 12.5

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I took the Genesis 2 Trail Running Shoe out on some genuinely steep and loose terrain, and the Contagrip outsole gave me the kind of traction that actually changes how aggressively you're willing to move downhill. The ActiveChassis keeps everything feeling planted and controlled without dulling the responsiveness of the optiFOAM, which at 9. 6 ounces is a real combination to find in a trail shoe.""Not every trail is a groomed path through the pines. The Salomon Genesis 2 Trail Running Shoe was built for those that aren't; the steep and loose descents, the technical switchbacks, the stretches of trail that ask you to make quick decisions with your feet. Designed for hard-wearing durability and meticulous precision in tricky terrain, it brings confidence to the moments when the ground gets unpredictable, and your pace doesn't have to suffer for it. The optiFOAM midsole keeps the ride cushioned and energetic across long efforts, while the ActiveChassis support system adds the torsional stability needed to stay in control on uneven ground without turning the shoe into something stiff and slow. At 9. 6 ounces, the Genesis 2 moves with a lightness that suits both climbing and fast descending equally well. The Contagrip All Purpose outsole holds its grip across dry rock, hardpack, and loose dirt, and the 8mm drop sits in a sweet spot that promotes efficient forward movement without compromising natural foot mechanics over the long haul. This is a trail shoe built to go anywhere the trail takes you and send it safely."

Price: $149.95 from Backcountry