THE BEST SALOMON SNEAKERS FOR 2024

Salomon has found a way to meld utility with fun, making its footwear collection both highly practical and exciting from a styling perspective. The Salmon RX Moc 3.0 exemplifies this balance with a practical slip-on upper which contrasts with the thoughtful ombré coloring and pale green hits to the sole unit.

The wild popularity and subsequent ubiquity of silhouettes like the XT-4 and XT-6 has left many searching for an alternative. The XT-Slate offers just that, without straying far from the sleek shape of the aforementioned designs. A bonded upper with familiar Quicklace™ closure sits above a slightly chunkier than normal EVA foam rubber midsole

On the topic of chunky sole units, it’s worth mentioning the Salomon x Comme des Garçons SR811. With a whopping 2.5-inch platform sole unit, the once-technical uppers—now executed in luxe buffed leather—gain a whole new personality as one of the most conceptual designs that Salomon has ever put its name to.

MM6 Maison Margiela’s collaboration with Salomon flew under the radar for a short while, until Rihanna wore a bold red pair of the duo’s Cross sneakers for her Super Bowl LVII Halftime performance. Since then, the collaborative project has focused on the design as a highlight, doubling down on how to emphasize and contrast the technical identity of the original silhouette. Here, the over-the-knee jersey construction steals the show.

The Salomon ACS PRO has lived in the shadow of the XT-4 and XT-6 since it hit shelves again in 2021, having originally dropped in 2005. But with more attention from collaborators like KAR and MM6, the ACS PRO has a very bright future, and this pastel blue iteration is testament to that.

One of the central reasons for Salomon’s swift acceptance into the world of fashion is its penchant for unique colorways. While many other sneaker brands stick to colorblocking, Salomon’s exploration of styles like ombré offers a tonic to the brutalist practicality of the silhouettes.

Riffing on the rampant popularity of the Salomon XT-6, the XT-6 Expanse presents a more style-focused vision of the design. More suited to everyday wear than to running muddy trails, the XT-6 Expanse features a regular lace fastening instead of the Quicklace™ toggle and a neutral brown colorway for versatility.

Paris-based footwear brand PHILEO creates technical-leaning footwear with refinement. Add Salomon to the mix and the outcome is something altogether different. Looking to a bold pink finish, the Salomon XT-SP1 is about as bright as the brand’s collaborations come.

While most Salomon collaborations revolve around core silhouettes like the ACS PRO, XT-6, or XT-4, the GR10K partnership opts for the lesser-known X-Alp design. With a quiet two-tone colorway, the effect is an understated and highly practical shoe.

Launching alongside 19 other capsule collection items, this Salomon collaboration landed to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of SSENSE. Fitted with an unmissable sole unit in blue and green highlights, the XT-6 feels as sporty as ever.