Side by side comparison: Nike ACG Zegama Trail vs Salomon Genesis 2

Nike ACG Zegama Trail
NikeACG Zegama Trail

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$170$201$185$151$134

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 7Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Light Trail: 7Technical Trail: 8Door to Trail: 7

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Excellent traction
Comfortable cushioning
Heavy for category
Requires tight lacing
Moderate underfoot protection

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight338 g (Men's US 10)
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, max-cushioned technical trail shoe excelling in comfort and grip for long distances.

Salomon Genesis 2
SalomonGenesis 2

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$150$219$201$164$146

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Light Trail: 6Technical Trail: 9Door to Trail: 5

Pros & Cons

Outstanding grip
Excellent stability
Durable upper and outsole
Quicklace durability issues
Moderate underfoot protection
Average breathability

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack33.5 mm heel / 25.5 mm forefoot
Weight285 g
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Durable, stable technical trail shoe with excellent grip and fit; moderate protection, great value.