Salomon XA PRO 3D v9 trail running shoes

Salomon was founded in 1947 in Annecy, France, by François Salomon and his family, initially focusing on ski edges and bindings. Over decades, it evolved into a global leader in outdoor sports equipment and footwear, particularly famous for its trail running and hiking collections like the XA PRO series. While the brand maintains its design and engineering roots in the French Alps, its manufacturing is now distributed across multiple countries, primarily in Asia, including Vietnam, China, and Cambodia, to meet global demand.

Today, Salomon is a key subsidiary of Amer Sports, a major sporting goods conglomerate. In 2019, Amer Sports was acquired by a consortium led by the Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports. As of 2024 and beyond, Anta Sports remains the ultimate owner, managing Salomon's global operations from its headquarters in Jinjiang, China, while the brand continues to be marketed as a premium French outdoor brand.