"Salomon and Mental Athletic have joined forces for a collaboration that goes beyond performance gear to redefine what trail running represents. The "Driftform" collection fuses Salomon's deep technical expertise with Mental Athletic's design-forward approach, presenting a lineup that sees running as not just a sport but a cultural and aesthetic practice. This partnership creates an entirely new lane where the natural world and urban energy converge, offering athletes and style enthusiasts a collection that delivers both function and attitude."
"At the heart of the "Driftform" collaboration lies a dual commitment: uncompromising performance and a bold, distinctive visual identity. Salomon's decades-long leadership in trail innovation ensures that each piece is built for the toughest conditions. From the ULTRA GLIDE 3 shoes to apparel and accessories, the line uses Salomon's proven technologies to deliver cushioning, durability, and stability. Yet, this is not a purely utilitarian offering."
"One of the most compelling aspects of this collection is its homage to the improvisational spirit of ultrarunning. For years, runners like Ryan Sandes would modify their race kits on the fly, cutting holes in their shirts to stay cool under grueling heat. Salomon's designers, who first worked with Sandes on a performance-enhancing prototype for his Western States victory, return to that origin story for the "Driftform" collaboration."
The Driftform collection merges Salomon's technical trail-running expertise with Mental Athletic's design-forward aesthetic to position running as a cultural and aesthetic practice. The lineup spans shoes like the ULTRA GLIDE 3, apparel, and accessories that prioritize cushioning, durability, and stability through proven technologies. A black-and-white visual language, sharp architectural silhouettes, and graphic typography create a bold identity that functions on and off the trail. The collection honors ultrarunning's DIY roots by referencing field modifications and prior design work with athletes like Ryan Sandes, translating raw, improvised energy into co-branded pieces with modern materials for improved breathability and thermal regulation.
Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
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