XT-6
The gorpcore-defining trail runner turned everyday sneaker, with Quicklace and Contagrip, that made Salomon a fashion staple.
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Salomon
French outdoor brand from Annecy known for ski and trail-running gear, whose XT-6 and Speedcross shoes became gorpcore streetwear staples.
AnnecyOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Salomon
Salomon is a French outdoor sports company founded in Annecy in 1947, starting as a saw-blade workshop before it became the leading maker of ski bindings, then ski boots, skis and, from 1992, hiking and trail-running footwear. It operates as a brand of Amer Sports, controlled since 2019 by a consortium led by China's Anta Sports. Trail silhouettes such as Speedcross, Sense Ride and the XT-6 anchor its Sportstyle line, using Quicklace, Contagrip outsoles and Gore-Tex, with fashion partners including MM6 Maison Margiela and Comme des Garçons.
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How Salomon fits
Overall fit
slightly small
Salomon footwear is widely described as fitting narrow and slightly snug, with many people sizing up half a size for comfort or wide feet.
Tip: Many trail and lifestyle wearers go up a half size, especially for wider feet or thicker socks.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | slightly small | narrow to medium width with a low-volume, snug toe box | Consider going up a half size, particularly if you have wide feet or plan to wear thicker socks; the XT-6 and Speedcross run notably narrow. |
| Boots | slightly small | narrow to medium volume with a secure heel and snug midfoot | Size up a half size if between sizes or wearing hiking socks, as hiking boots skew narrow; minimal break-in required. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Alpine Gore-Tex shells with the same techwear crossover
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Same Annecy trail roots, maximalist cushioning instead
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Salomon fit questions
Does Salomon run big or small?
Salomon fits slightly small. Many trail and lifestyle wearers go up a half size, especially for wider feet or thicker socks. Salomon footwear is widely described as fitting narrow and slightly snug, with many people sizing up half a size for comfort or wide feet.
How does Salomon fit?
Salomon footwear is widely described as fitting narrow and slightly snug, with many people sizing up half a size for comfort or wide feet. Overall shape: narrow, performance-oriented fit with a snug midfoot.
How do Salomon sneakers fit?
Salomon sneakers fits slightly small. Consider going up a half size, particularly if you have wide feet or plan to wear thicker socks; the XT-6 and Speedcross run notably narrow. Shape: narrow to medium width with a low-volume, snug toe box.
How do Salomon boots fit?
Salomon boots fits slightly small. Size up a half size if between sizes or wearing hiking socks, as hiking boots skew narrow; minimal break-in required. Shape: narrow to medium volume with a secure heel and snug midfoot.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1947
- Origin
- Annecy, France
- Made in
- Vietnam, China
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Footwear $131–$183 · Sneakers $130–$175
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Techwear, Streetwear