Although Salomon was born in the world of skiing, its entry and leadership in trail running began to consolidate in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

From Skiing to Mountain Running

As the brand began to expand into outdoor sports, it saw an opportunity in mountain races. It leveraged its experience in alpine terrain to develop footwear with excellent grip, stability, and protection, designed for running on technical trails.

Key Innovations

During the 2000s, Salomon introduced technologies that shaped modern trail running:

• Quicklace: a quick lacing system that adjusts with a single pull.

• Contagrip: an outsole designed to offer grip on different terrains.

• SensiFit: a structure that wraps the foot for greater stability.

These technologies made their shoes very popular among mountain runners.

Athletes and Global Visibility

The brand gained enormous notoriety thanks to athletes like Kilian Jornet, considered one of the best mountain runners in history. With his victories in races like the Ultra‑Trail du Mont‑Blanc, Salomon positioned itself as a leading brand in trail running.

Iconic Models

Among the most well-known models are:

• Salomon Speedcross

• Salomon S/Lab Sense

• Salomon Sense Ride

These models helped consolidate the brand's reputation in technical terrain and long-distance races.

Today

Currently, Salomon is one of the most influential brands in global trail running, with shoes, hydration packs, and technical apparel used by both professional and amateur runners.