Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX vs Salomon Genesis
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Well-cushioned waterproof trail shoe with 38/30mm stack, 8mm drop and Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5mm lugs. Weight per shoe (US M9).
Check price Full details →Lightweight trail running shoe (per shoe, men's US9) with Active Chassis stability and a grippy All Terrain Contagrip outsole.
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Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX vs Salomon Genesis: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon Genesis wins — at 276 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX (277 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.