Merrell Moab Speed 2 vs Salomon Genesis
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile low-cut hiking shoe with FloatPro midsole and Vibram TC5+ outsole; 13% lighter than Moab 3, ideal for day hikes and light packs (per shoe).
Check price Full details →Lightweight trail running shoe (per shoe, men's US9) with Active Chassis stability and a grippy All Terrain Contagrip outsole.
Check price Full details →Merrell Moab Speed 2 vs Salomon Genesis: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon Genesis wins — at 276 g it is 53 g (16%) lighter than the Merrell Moab Speed 2 (329 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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