Founded in 1947 in Annecy, France, by François Salomon and his son Georges, the brand began as a small workshop crafting metal ski edges. Over decades of innovation, Salomon revolutionized outdoor sports gear, transitioning from the world leader in ski bindings to a pioneer in trail running performance. The XT-6, originally launched in 2013, was engineered for elite ultra-distance athletes competing under the harshest conditions.