In an exciting fusion of avant-garde fashion and cutting-edge sportswear, Y/Project and Salomon have teamed up to reimagine the iconic Speedcross 3.

words MATTIA MARCASSA BARBIERI

This unexpected partnership brings a high-fashion twist to the functional trail-running shoe, blending Y/Project’s experimental design ethos with Salomon’s technical expertise, resulting in a sneaker that transcends both fashion and sport.

Salomon’s Speedcross 3 is already known for its rugged build, aggressive grip, and performance-driven design. Originally designed for trail running, the Speedcross 3 has gained a cult following for its striking silhouette and technical features. Y/Project, under the direction of Glenn Martens, takes these foundations and injects them with a bold, irreverent spirit, creating a sneaker that is both fashion-forward and performance-ready. Martens, known for his conceptual approach to fashion, reinterprets the Speedcross 3 with exaggerated details and unexpected textures. The collaboration sees the shoe’s utilitarian DNA preserved, but with new aesthetic layers that make it equally at home on city streets as it is on rugged terrain.

SALOMON X Y/PROJECT campaign shot by by Ibrahim Elhinaid

What sets this collaboration apart is how it redefines the boundaries between high fashion and technical gear. Y/Project’s iteration of the Speedcross 3 plays with proportions and materials, challenging traditional sneaker design while maintaining Salomon’s commitment to durability and functionality. The result is a shoe that feels disruptive yet familiar—striking a balance between practicality and experimental style. Colorways are another focal point of the collaboration, with bold contrasts and unconventional hues that reflect both Y/Project’s avant-garde aesthetic and Salomon’s outdoor heritage. These color combinations give the Speedcross 3 a new visual identity, appealing to sneaker enthusiasts and fashion insiders alike.

Y/Project’s partnership with Salomon signals a broader shift in how sneakers are perceived—no longer confined to either sport or fashion but existing fluidly between both worlds. The reimagined Speedcross 3 offers a fresh perspective on functional design, elevating the sneaker to an object of desire for fashion-forward consumers.

SALOMON X Y/PROJECT campaign shot by by Ibrahim Elhinaid

This collaboration embodies the future of footwear, where innovation meets style, and the boundaries of performance gear are continuously pushed forward.