Who we are
WE CREATE THE INNOVATIONS THAT SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SPORT
OUR VALUES
IMAGINATION
FAMILY SPIRIT
COMMITMENT
SIMPLICITY
DIVERSITY
OUR PURPOSE
We exist to unleash the best in people through mountain sports.
“What fascinates me the most is what I’m going to invent tomorrow.”
Georges Salomon
Founder
OUR ORIGINS: A LEGACY BORN IN THE ALPS
Founded in 1947 in Annecy, in the heart of the French Alps, Salomon has always been driven by a passion for outdoor sports. In 1957, the brand revolutionized skiing with the launch of the innovative “Skade” toe piece for ski bindings, setting the foundation for future innovations.
PIONEERING THE SKI INDUSTRY
In 1979, Salomon introduced the SX90 ski boot, which became a landmark in ski footwear. A year later, the SNS Nordic Boot and Binding System cemented Salomon's leadership in winter sports. By 1991, the Monocoque ski design made Salomon the first full-system ski brand, transforming the skiing experience.
EXPANDING HORIZONS: FROM SNOW TO TRAIL
The late 1990s saw Salomon expanding beyond skiing with the launch of its first snowboard, TenEighty free skis, and inline skates. In 2002, the XA PRO shoe became an icon in adventure sports. The S/LAB range (2005) and the XT-6 trail shoe (2013) further demonstrated the brand’s commitment to performance and innovation.
A NEW ERA: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
In 2019, Salomon opened the Advanced Shoe Factory 4.0, a cutting-edge robotic production facility in France, underscoring its focus on innovation and sustainability. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022, Salomon had fully evolved into a leading footwear brand. In 2024, the opening of a flagship store on the Champs-Élysées in Paris marked a new chapter, just in time for the Olympic Games.
