Brand Story
French mountain sports specialist. XT-6 and XT-Wings sneakers crossed over to fashion via Salomon Advanced and collaborations with Comme des Garçons, MM6, and Sandy Liang.
Timeline
- 1947
Founded in Annecy, France
François Salomon starts a saw-and-ski-edge workshop in the French Alps.
- 1972
First ski boot
SX90 rear-entry ski boot revolutionizes the segment.
- 1992
Trail running launch
Salomon launches its first trail running shoe, pioneering the off-road performance category.
- 2013
S/LAB XT-6 released
The XT-6 (later renamed S/LAB XT-6) launches as a pure-performance ultra-trail shoe.
- 2019
Salomon Advanced founded
Fashion-leaning sub-label launches with retro performance silhouettes — XT-Wings, XT-6, ACS Pro.
- 2022
MM6 collaboration breakout
MM6 Maison Margiela × Salomon Cross Low becomes a cultural moment — trail aesthetic crosses fully into luxury fashion.
