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- Brand origin
- France
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Vietnam
Salomon is a French outdoor sports brand founded in Annecy in 1947. Salomon is ultimately owned by Anta Sports Products Limited through Salomon S.A.S. and Amer Sports, Inc.
salomon.comOwnership chain
- BrandSalomonFrance
- Salomon S.A.S.
- Amer Sports, Inc.
- Ultimate ownerAnta Sports Products LimitedChina
About Salomon
What is Salomon?
Salomon is an outdoor sports brand founded in Annecy, France, in 1947. The brand develops footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for outdoor sports and winter activities. Salomon has been part of Amer Sports since 2005.
Who owns Salomon?
Salomon is ultimately owned by Anta Sports Products Limited, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Salomon, Salomon S.A.S., Amer Sports, Inc., and Anta Sports Products Limited. Anta Sports Products Limited is headquartered in China and is a publicly listed company. Amer Sports was acquired in 2019 by a consortium that included ANTA Sports, FountainVest Partners, Anamered Investments, and Tencent.
Where does Salomon come from?
Salomon was founded in 1947 in Annecy, in the French Alps, by Georges Salomon and his family. The original workshop made wood saws and ski edges. Salomon entered ski equipment through ski bindings, including the Skade toe piece launched in 1957. Salomon created its headquarters in Metz-Tessy near Annecy in 1985.
What products does Salomon make?
Salomon makes trail-running shoes, hiking footwear, ski boots, cross-country ski equipment, apparel, and outdoor accessories. Named Salomon product lines include the XT trail-running franchise, the Speedcross trail-running shoe, and the S/LAB range. Salomon products are sold through salomon.com, retail stores, and other sporting-goods channels.
Frequently asked questions about Salomon
Is Salomon a French brand?
- Yes. Salomon originated in Annecy, France, where the family workshop was founded in 1947. Salomon is now ultimately owned by Anta Sports Products Limited through Amer Sports.
Are Salomon shoes made by Anta?
- Anta Sports Products Limited is Salomon's ultimate owner, but Salomon remains a distinct brand within the Amer Sports group. The ownership relationship does not mean that every Salomon product is manufactured by Anta.
What is Salomon best known for?
- Salomon is known for outdoor footwear, trail-running shoes, hiking products, and ski equipment. The brand began with ski edges and bindings before expanding into broader outdoor sports.
Does Salomon make ski equipment?
- Yes. Salomon makes alpine ski boots and equipment, as well as cross-country ski products. Ski bindings were among the brand's earliest major products.
Who is Salomon's parent company?
- Salomon's direct parent in the stated ownership chain is Salomon S.A.S., which is part of Amer Sports, Inc. The ultimate owner is Anta Sports Products Limited.
Sources: amersports.com: salomon, amersports.com: about us, amersports.com: a breakout year of growth and brand momentum, amersports.com: history, salomon.com, businesswire.com, salomon.com.au, amersports.com: ceo letter to shareholders 2025
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Products from Salomon
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- Salomon Ultra Glide 3Footwear – Trail Running Shoes
- Salomon Saliba WP W hiking shoesFootwear – Outdoor hiking shoes
- Salomon Speedcross trail running shoesFootwear – Trail running shoes
- Salomon Cross Over Gore-Tex hiking shoesFootwear – Hiking and Outdoor Shoes
- Salomon sports equipmentOther – Sports and outdoor equipment
- Salomon Trail Running ShoesFootwear – Trail Running Shoes
- Salomon sneakersOther – footwear
- Salomon Aero Blaze 4 GRVL GTXFootwear – Performance Running Shoes
- Salomon XA PRO 3D v9 trail running shoesFootwear – Trail Running Shoes
- Salomon Speedcross 6 Gore-Tex Trail Running ShoeFootwear – Performance Running Shoes
- Salomon Athletic FootwearApparel - Footwear
- Salomon Speedcross 6 GORE-TEX hiking shoesFootwear – Trail running and hiking shoes
- Salomon athletic t-shirtApparel – Sportswear
- Salomon XA Pro 3D trail running shoesFootwear – Trail Running Shoes
- Salomon RX Slide / Relax footwearApparel – Recovery footwear/Sandals
- Salomon Mens Quest Echo GTX BootsFootwear – Hiking Boots
- Salomon shoesPersonal care – Footwear
- Salomon Will TS CSWP hiking bootsFootwear – Hiking Boots
- Salomon XT-6 sneakersFootwear – Sportswear/Trail Running Shoes
- Salomon Trailrunning Shoes (e.g., XA PRO 3D V9 GORE-TEX)Sportswear – Functional Trailrunning Footwear
- Salomon Outpath GTX hiking shoesOther – Footwear, Hiking Shoes
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