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We are a collective born in Annecy, French Alps, crafting the future of sports since 1947

We make gear that transforms sports experiences

Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style. Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style. Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style.

Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style. Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style. Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style.

Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style. Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style. Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style.

Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style. Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style. Superior in function. Radical in design. Obsessive in style.

A deeper connection with nature and people makes us all better

Our purpose : help people unleash the best version of themselves through fulfilling outside sports experiences

And transform people into agents of positive change

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We are for those
who dare

What drives us

Reinventing tomorrow since 1947

“What fascinates me the most, is what I’ll do tomorrow”.
Georges Salomon

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  • The Early years
  • 1970
  • 1980
  • 1990
  • 2000
  • 2010
  • 2022

From the creation of the business to today

1947
2002
1947

Founding of the company François Salomon et fils

As the holder of an advanced diploma, Georges Salomon has no intention of acceding to his father’s wish to become a teacher. He expresses a desire to join his father’s business. At the time, the small workshop based in historic Annecy produces beveled ski edges, for which a patent is filed (Patent No. 948 013 of 28 May 1947). From then on, Georges becomes interested in the development of skiing as a leisure pursuit in the neighboring mountain villages, which are installing ski lifts.
1957

Launch of the "skade" safety toe piece

The champion skier Emile Allais agrees to lend his name to this toe piece developed by Georges Salomon, which combines a twisting motion with a forward motion. (Patent No. 1 130 484 of 7 May 1955). Two years later, the first binding - the Lift - replaces the traditional leather straps. This first safety binding is a success. The company recruits, expands, and develops new products.
1979

Launch of Salomon’s first ski boot: the SX90

It is the first boot with rear entry and heel retention. Salomon commissioned the TGV designer, Roger Tallon, to design it. To manufacture it, the Annecy-based company mastered the process of plastic molding and multi-injection of technical components, as well as the use of special fabrics and composite materials. Initially launched in France and then worldwide in the following year: the famous orange boot is a dazzling success.
1980

Launch of the SNS (Système Nordique Salomon), a revolutionary boot & binding system

The first models, with a highly original design, are sold in France and Sweden. Salomon becomes the world number one for this equipment in just three years. The SNS is based on a new principle that aims to incorporate flex into the binding rather than into the boot. The company creates a japanese subsidiary. Salomon records sales of 329,183,000 francs despite having gone into debt to develop its ski boots.
1990

Salomon launches its first ski, the S9000

Since 1984, Salomon had prepared itself and invested 350 million francs in an ultra-modern, automated plant in Rumilly, Haute-Savoie, in order to develop the new ski segment. Salomon had not adopted the most widely used “sandwich” structure (where the components are layered on top of each other, embedded in resin and then pressed). Instead, the new S9000 arrives with a monocoque structure designed as a fiberglass “self-supporting beam”, which should ensure improved adhesion, and is made without using solvants.
1992

Launch of the Adventure range of hiking boots

The Adventure range is launched in spring 1992. It is a huge success. A New York Times article is entitled: “Hiking into the future with a lighter boot.” That same year, Salomon is the most successful manufacturer at the Albertville Olympic Games, providing equipment to legends like Edgar Grospiron. The Integral ski boot is designed in collaboration with the great champion Ingemar Stenmark.
1997

Launch of the Salomon Snowboard

After a pre-marketing of 3,000 units in 1996, Salomon launched a full range of boards, shoes and clothing (under the Bonfire brand). The company relies on its control of the global “foot-transmission” issue to bring real innovation to snowboard boots and bindings. The success and the philosophy of the new department (“Be serious, have fun”) inspires the rest of the company, so the “rounded” logo created for the snowboard market will be carried over into the communication of the brand in general.

Teneighty: first freestyle new school successs

Contacted by former Canadian mogul skiers, Salomon took up the challenge of designing the first twintip ski dedicated to new school freestyle... an emerging discipline inspired by snowboarding as well as freestyle skiing (bumps and accro). This emblematic orange model became its first commercial success.

Launch of inline skating

The launch of inline skating is the expression of a know-how at Salomon: that of starting from scratch to launch a diversification and make it a success within 2 or 3 years, just like for skiing. Salomon applies its skiing culture to the industry, and develops innova-tive frames to transmit energy from the foot to the wheels and also introduces speed lacing with quicklace.
2002

XA PRO: a future pinnacle shoe of raid adventure

The XA Pro, a precursor to trail running, is the technical benchmark for multisport raids. Notions of lightness and speed are rising, while the very first model is re-released for the street fashion market.
2008

Kilian Jornet wins the UTMB with an innovative trail running backpack

A thunderclap in the ultra world: an almost unknown young 19-year-old runner broke the UTMB record and won ahead of the discipline’s veterans. It was the start of the fantastic trail running boom of which Kilian Jornet would be the most inspiring symbol. Salomon creates the Skin bag and pioneers the trend of minimal equipment.
2013

Launch of the XT-6 shoe for long distance trails

The historical XT-6 model, very identifiable, graphically strong, was originally designed for long distance trail runs. It then made a surprising breakthrough in the urban field, especially in fashion. At the same time, patented technology “My Custom Fit 3D” revolutionizes instant comfort when entering a ski boot, placing Salomon as the fit leader in the 100 mm segment.
2021

The Advanced Shoe Factory 4.0: a production line "made in France"

Salomon relocates part of the production of its high-end shoes to France. A partnership with supplier SME Chamatex, which specializes in technical textiles, is behind the construction of this production site. One pair per minute will be manufactured on this site operating in 3x8 with around fifty operators.
2022

Tomorrow is yours: Salomon celebrates 75 years of existence and innovations

Tomorrow is Yours refers to Georges Salomon who repeated: “What fascinates me the most is what I’m going to invent tomorrow!” By connecting the heritage of inventiveness and positive openness to the future, Salomon opens the field to draw its next curves, its next paths, and its next adventures.

Tomorrow
is yours