Name: SOPHNET. x Salomon ACS PRO GTX
Colorway: Black & White
Release Date: March 29
Where to Buy: SOPH.
SOPHNET. has unveiled its inaugural collaboration with French footwear purveyor Salomon, centering on a versatile black and white colorway on the ACS PRO GTX. The trail sneaker boasts all of the technical features that make the original a beloved model while showing cobranded tweaks to represent the first-time partnership.
The campaign highlights the versatility of the shoe, showcasing it in both office settings on the Tokyo streets. Reflecting the Japanese capital’s fast-moving and flexible lifestyle, SOPHNET. opted for a subdued design that is easily moves through different settings. The mesh uppers give the shoe a snug fit, enhanced by GORE-TEX for all-weather functionality. Throughout the body, a structured composition of synthetic overlays give the model sturdy performance appeal. For branding, a spliced SOPHNET. x Salomon logo is debuted on the tongue and the twin heel tags.
Salomon’s ACS stands for “Agile Chassis™ System,” a technology that optimizes shock absorption for intensive use, while the label’s EnergyCell™+ equips the midsole with improved comfort. Along the outsoles, Mud Contagrip® lugs are made with a special compound to maximize grip on various surfaces. Lastly, the collaboration is rounded out with black and white athletic socks, boasting the new collaborative logo.
Both the SOPH. shop and SALOMON STORE TOKYO SHIBUYA will release the SOPHNET. x Salomon ACS PRO GTX on Saturday, March 29 in-store, while online sales from the SOPH. web store will begin on March 30.
