Salomon

Salomon is well known in the trail running world for their gripping Speedcross multi-terrain shoes, but it began as a ski equipment firm in 1947, creating skis and bindings in the heart of the Alps in Annecy, France. In the 1960s, they developed the first binding with a self-release heel. Over the next three decades, they established themselves as world champions in ski manufacturing before debuting hiking shoes in 1992 and quickly moving into the adventure racing and trail running shoe and gear arenas.

It quickly gathered an excellent roster of sponsored athletes, including burgeoning Catalan star Kilian Jornet, who established a new Ultra Tour du Mont Blanc record in 2008, and highly gifted Emelie Forsberg, who represented Salomon as Skyrunning World Champion in 2013. This pair has since left the business to form their own firm, Nnormal (which will be available later this year), but Salomon remains at the forefront of trail running innovation with its athlete-designed S-Lab range. Salomon's original and best-selling trail running shoe, the Speedcross, has now entered its sixth edition. The Sense Ride 4 is a less grippy road-to-trail shoe, and the S-Lab collection includes top-tier trail running shoes for athletes at the pinnacle of their ability.

Founded: 1947
Headquarters: Annecy, France

Official website: https://www.salomon.com/