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Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX vs Salomon Genesis

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Salomon Genesis is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX Salomon Genesis
Weight 277 g · 0.277 kg · 0.61 lb 276 g · 0.276 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand Merrell Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX
277 g

Well-cushioned waterproof trail shoe with 38/30mm stack, 8mm drop and Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5mm lugs. Weight per shoe (US M9).

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Salomon Genesis
276 g

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.

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