Salomon Unveils S/LAB Genesis 2 Ahead of August Release

July 15, 2026
11:17am Mountain Time

Salomon has announced the S/LAB Genesis 2, the next generation of its technical trail running shoe designed for long-distance mountain running. The updated model features a dual-density optiFOAM² midsole, a redesigned activeCHASSIS™ for added stability, a Matryx® Micro upper woven with Kevlar® fibers, and an updated All-Terrain contaGRIP® outsole with 4.5 mm lugs for improved traction on technical terrain.

The S/LAB Genesis 2 weighs 9.5 ounces, has a 6 mm drop, and will be available beginning August 1 through Salomon and select retailers. Salomon says the shoe builds on the original Genesis platform while improving cushioning, guidance, and durability for long days in the mountains.

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Josh Rosenthal is the founder of Borderlands, an editorial media company built around trail running, ultrarunning, and the culture surrounding the sport. Through essays, films, interviews, and the Borderlands Trail + Ultra Running Podcast, he is building Borderlands into a media institution for deeper stories, sharper counterpoints, and a fuller celebration of trail running. His work brings taste, curiosity, and cultural analysis to a sport often covered through race results, gear, and athlete-led narratives.