We sat down with Australian Triathlete and Salomon Ambassador Courtney Atkinson to find out how he tackled 2021 and what he’s up to next… Some of your 2021 highlights/achievements2021 was great to get back to a few events like hanging out with the crew at the Salomon House for Ultra Trail Australia. But there was still some disappointments with cancelations due to covid especially with the Red ...

Running 655km for the Takayna Rainforest We are proud to support Giles & Matt, two amateur trail runners as they take on a 650+ km traverse of the Australian wilderness. Passing through three different states, their route, infamously known as the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), will take them through pristine nature and is set to challenge us beyond measure. With a camera and support...

Great North Walk - Fastest Known Time Attempt On Friday 5th November starting at 5am at Circular Quay – Salomon Athlete Vlad Shatrov is attempting to run the Great North Walk from Sydney to Newcastle. This run is mainly in isolated bushland and is approximately 270km in length! Raising awareness and funds for RunDIPG - Vlad’s crew will be posting regular updates throughout the expected 35 hour ...

2021. A Race Season Like No Other... Professional trail running is full of challenges at the best of times and in 2021 amid a global pandemic, those challenges came in new and unexpected ways.  We touched base with Australian trail runner Simone Brick @theflyingbrick_ who just arrived back to Melbourne after a race season like no other in the European Alps, learning and competing against the ve...

Just because running doesn’t require a lot of gear doesn’t mean runners don’t require a lot from their gear. And at the very top of the list is for your running shoes to be comfortable. But what exactly makes running shoes comfortable? This article will shed some light on the factors that make or break running shoe comfort including size, mid-sole, weight, drop, collar and tongue padding,...

Are you ready to improve your trail running and achieve your goals? Join Salomon athlete Vlad Shatrov for a free virtual coaching session and discover four key areas that must be considered and incorporated in your training! SESSION TIMES: Tuesday 7th September 17:00 AESTSunday 12th September 05:00 AEST Salomon Athlete and Tarawera Miler record holder Vlad Shatrov with his team of coaches are r...

SALOMON & AMCS COLLABORATIONSalomon Australia is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation to The Australian Marine Conservation Society, Australia’s only national non-profit organisation, dedicated to protecting our precious ocean wildlife for the past 55 years.AMCS is an independent charity, staffed by committed scientists, educators and passionate advocates, who came together to take action...

WOMEN'S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR GRANT WINNER - LAUREN TIESCHENDORF The Women's Adventure Film Tour celebrates the extraordinary things women are doing in the name of adventure. At Salomon, women play a vital role in the product development of the outdoor range of footwear, apparel, and gear from concept creation to design. They are experts in biomechanics, fit, materials, and product usage and ar...

As always, Kilian Jornet was brave in his ambition. Stepping from his comfort zone of the mountains and onto the track for the first time, Jornet set a torrid pace through the early stages of the Phantasm 24-hour running challenge at a quiet track in Måndalen, Norway, not far from his home. Unfortunately, after running 134.8 kilometers in 10 hours and 20 minutes, the onset of sharp chest pains...

To prepare you for the Salomon Virtual Tour event, we've got 5 tips to run your fastest 5km from Salomon Athlete Courtney Atkinson. You'll no doubt be flying off the virtual line if you follow these. Above all the most important tip is CONSISTENCY! Begin hydrating three days before a big run or race. The recommended amount of water is 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day. Of course, when it’s h...

We are beyond excited to announce the Salomon Virtual Tour with Running Heroes and hope you'll join us on the weekend of 28 -29 Nov. We are giving away 40 pairs of shoes, which is Running Heroes' biggest giveaway yet! It only costs $5, which goes directly to Beyond Blue you will receive a $25 Salomon Voucher ($50 min spend) and entry to the Virtual Event, and a chance to win a free pair of the...

Avnier Parisian youth-fashion label Avnier and Salomon released on June 17th their third collaborative sneaker, the “Mirage Effect” XT 5 Softground, in a one off collaboration for the SS20 season. Avnier was founded in 2014 by singer/director Orelsan and fashion designer Sébastian Strappazon. Providing amplified basics – the label design for practicality and comfort. Avnier X Salomon team up f...