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SalomonMade in the EU.

French mountain sports brand building select shoe models 100% in France at the automated ASF 4.0 factory in Ardoix (Ardèche), opened to make European sneaker production viable again. The bulk of the global range is still built in Asia, so look for the made-in-France models.

European alternative to Nike, Hoka

Where is Salomon made?

Salomon makes select lines in France; other production is elsewhere.

Verification

The made-in claim is backed by a public source — check it yourself:

View the evidence: sneakerfreaker.com

Last verified: July 2026

Ownership

Salomon's parent Amer Sports has been NYSE-listed since 2024; ANTA Sports Products (Hong Kong) is the largest shareholder, holding 41.7% as of February 2026, per Amer Sports' SEC reporting. source

checked July 2026

Ownership is shown for context — listing is based only on where products are made.

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