Salomon shoes were born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Over the next 60 years, Salomon's commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports has created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts and innovation. Salomon's heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world's leading mountain people creating the world's leading mountain product. Inventing the Future of Mountain Sports since 1947.