A ski or snowboard helmet is essential safety gear that has been widely adopted across all disciplines of each sport. In order to get one that provides the best protection with the most comfort it’s important to choose wisely. Here’s what we recommend. Helmets designed for a specific use There’s no technical difference between a ski helmet and a snowboard helmet. So whether yo...

Contagrip® is an outsole technology developed by Salomon.We have complete control over the design and manufacture of our shoes, and when we design a trail running, road running or hiking shoe with Contagrip® we’re able to achieve the very precise specifications that are needed to meet our community’s traction and grip requirements.A Contagrip® outsole is a combination of a rubber compound...

“Like jet packs for your feet.” That’s just one of the many eye-opening comments from our team of pro athletes and product testers after running in shoes made with Energy Blade, our latest technology that takes fast and fun to a whole new level. But what exactly is Energy Blade? How does it work? What are the benefits? And who is it for? Salomon’s Energy Blade brings speed to the masses and thi...

Snowboard bindings are those very important components that connect your board and your body, the driving force of your snowboard set-up. Having the right connection can help progression, comfort, and ultimately bring more fun to your time on the mountain. The right binding should match your riding style, compliment your own board and boots, and feel comfortable. Binding Flex and Riding Style ...

When it comes to choosing a snowboard, regardless of your ability level, picking the right board can be a tough decision to make. Whether you’re purchasing your first snowboard or selecting a new deck to add to your quiver, making the right decision can lead to serious progression and making the wrong decision could leave you spending more time in the lodge than on the mountain. We’re here to a...

Snowboard boots are one of the most important pieces of equipment out there when it comes to picking out your gear. Having the right boot will help you stay on the hill longer, ride harder, and ultimately help you get more out of your on-snow experience. Knowing how important the right boots are to your snowboarding, if there’s anywhere you should invest a little more money, it’s your feet. To ...

How to choose the right pair of running shoes, whether for road or trail running, can seem like a complex mission. In this article, we’ll tell you how to find the best pair of shoes for your feet… without doing your head in. Choose a Running Shoe That Suits Your Needs When choosing a pair of running shoes the most important thing is to find shoes that are designed for the way you run. This incl...

Simone Brick’s first Salomon Running Camp in Cabo Verde. After a long winter in mid Europe, the annual Salomon Running Camp is always a brilliant opportunity to kick-off the running season. New trails to discover, a funny gang, a beautiful place and a beating sun. However the Salomon Running Camp is not only about training, our Salomon AUS/NZ athletes played a key role in product testing and de...

As part of our ongoing effort to Protect The Playground we are delighted to partner with For Wild Places and The Seabin Project, two environmental groups doing critical work on land and in the water. Our commitment to Project Run Forever is to provide performance footwear to eco-runner, Tom Batrouney. This April 8th Tom is setting out to run forever. Yep, let that sit with you for a second. Why...

The perception of comfort is a very personal thing. Indeed, when asked “What is a comfortable shoe for you?”, the answer might be “lightness”, “support”, “cushioning” or “having the right size”. A comfortable shoe is, above all, a shoe that feels great and that’s designed specifically for your sport (and therefore your needs). Here are eight tips that will enable you to hit the trail with comfo...

Thank you Warburton! What a glorious weekend of trails, night runs and Lilo derby’s! We were delighted to join the trail running community at Warburton last weekend in the magnificent Victorian High Country. As major supporters of the 2022 Warburton Trail Festival we attended alongside local Salomon athletes Courtney Atkinson, Lucy Bartholomew, our community partners Hunter Athletics and the te...

We sat down with Salomon Ambassador Louise Clifton to find out how she tackled 2021 and what she’s up to next… WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR 2021 HIGHLIGHTS/ACHIEVEMETS? 2021 has been a tough year. In addition to all the covid challenges I have also been battling hamstring injuries since January, which meant I had to pull out of Six Foot Track and UTA100. If I can go back one month then I would put Coa...