Salomon is the one brand that really seems to bridge the fashion-forward and the trend-averse sneaker lovers. Salomon makes the shoes that I feel like I could convince people who think buying anything that isn't functional is a waste of money, you know? That's to say, if Salomon isn't a regular player in your sneaker rotation, we're catching you up now.

The French Alps-born brand started in skiwear but has successfully infiltrated all outdoor markets. (Every year is the year I nearly convince myself to finally buy a new pair of my favorite Salomon skis. Perhaps this year really is it?) The shoes are built to do it all: they're sleek, they're sporty, they're the best adventure companion you could ask for, in addition maybe a compass.

These are the shoes you can wear to hike a ro

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