Salomon Genesis 2 Trail Running Shoe - Women's Vanilla Ice/Huckleberry/Lava Falls, US 10.0/UK 8.5

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore the Genesis 2 Trail Running Shoe through a full summer of mixed terrain, and what kept standing out was how planted and precise it felt on the descents without ever feeling sluggish on the way back up. For 8. 3 ounces, you get a shoe that genuinely handles hard miles and tricky ground with a level of control that gives you permission to push the pace.""There is a particular kind of trail that reveals what a shoe is really made of. Long, sustained, and technically demanding, the kind that rewards precision over power and punishes hesitation on the descent. The Salomon Genesis 2 Trail Running Shoe was made for exactly that type of running, bringing together agility, durability, and ground-level confidence in a package that weighs just 8. 3 ounces. That lightness never comes at the expense of what matters underfoot. The optiFOAM midsole provides a cushioned, lively platform that returns energy through the stride rather than absorbing it, keeping legs fresher across the back half of a long effort. The ActiveChassis support system works quietly beneath the foot to stabilize lateral movement on loose and rocky terrain, so the focus stays on picking the right line rather than managing the shoe. Up top, the synthetic mesh upper breathes well on sustained climbs and holds the foot securely through the kind of dynamic movement that technical descending demands. The Contagrip All Purpose outsole rounds it out with traction that transitions confidently from hardpack to loose dirt to root-covered singletrack without skipping a beat."

Price: $149.95 from Backcountry