Founded in 1947 in Annecy, France, Salomon began in a small workshop making metal edges for skis. Today, they are a global leader in “mountain sports” footwear, defining the categories of trail running, technical hiking, and “Sportstyle” sneakers. In 2026, Salomon is at the center of a cultural intersection: their gear wins the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) on Saturday and appears on the runways of Paris on Monday. By blending the clinical precision of their S/LAB laboratory with the bold aesthetic of the XT-6, Salomon proves that performance is the ultimate style