Balletcore Meets Gorpcore in Salomon's New "Satin" Capsule
Think trail tech with a touch of tulle.
The crossover we didn’t know we needed? Balletcore and gorpcore. Salomon, the French outdoor brand known for its high-performance trail gear, is embracing its softer side with the launch of the “Satin” capsule, a dreamy reinterpretation of three of its signature silhouettes. The frills and bows have taken over the techy girls’ favorite shoe.
The collection fuses performance and design, pairing Salomon’s tech-rooted DNA with delicate detailing like satin overlays, mesh panelling, and yes, plenty of bows and frills. It’s a love letter to the ultra-femme aesthetic, without compromising on the rugged functionality that made the brand a cult favorite in the first place.
The lineup includes reimagined versions of the Speedcross 3, the ACS+ and the XT-Pathway 2, each debuting a new dimension with a romantic design that’s still built for movement and terrain versatility. The Speedcross 3 drops in “Mahogany Rose/Hazelnut”, the ACS+ in “Russet/Hazelnut” and the XT-Pathway 2 lands in a “Black/Mahogany Rose” combo. Think sneakers made for city commutes and mountain trails with a ballerina spin.
More than just a drop, the capsule signals Salomon’s continued evolution into the fashion space, proving that the brand can hold court in both the mountains and the Pinterest boards. As the press release puts it, the collection is about “proving that strength and softness can effortlessly coexist,” a statement that feels as true for the shoes as it does for the people wearing them. Fancy your trail tech with a touch of tulle? Look no further.
The shoes are now available on the Salomon website.
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