The much-anticipated collaboration between Salomon and Y/PROJECT has officially launched, offering a fresh take on the iconic Salomon Speedcross 3 silhouette. Combining Salomon’s expertise in high-performance footwear with Y/PROJECT’s avant-garde design sensibility, this collaboration delivers a sneaker that pushes the boundaries of both fashion and function. Available through both brands’ e-commerce platforms and select retail partners, the Speedcross 3 Y/PROJECT is already turning heads.
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This latest iteration of the Speedcross 3 reimagines the trail classic with a focus on luxury and eccentricity. Y/PROJECT infuses the shoe with an opulent, graphic texture, transforming the traditionally rugged sneaker into a fashion statement. Draped in extravagant fabric, the design blurs the lines between high fashion and functional trail wear, creating a shoe that marries aesthetic innovation with the practical needs of outdoor performance.
One of the standout features of the Speedcross 3 Y/PROJECT is the scrunched fabric, held in place by an adjustable drawstring that adds a pleated texture to the upper. This layered look not only enhances the shoe’s visual appeal but also reveals Salomon’s Sensifit™ technology, known for delivering a secure, adaptive fit. The intricate fabric work highlights the collaboration’s playful irony, balancing avant-garde luxury with Salomon’s trail-tested performance standards.
Despite its high-fashion exterior, the Speedcross 3 Y/PROJECT maintains the technical features that have made the model a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. Its aggressive lug pattern ensures exceptional grip across various surfaces, from rugged trails to city streets. The lightweight construction, paired with a protective band around the foot’s base, provides a perfect blend of agility and protection, making the sneaker equally suited for urban and outdoor adventures.
Integral to the design process was Glenn Martens, the Creative Director of Y/PROJECT, who played a key role in shaping this collaboration. As one of his final projects with the brand, the Speedcross 3 Y/PROJECT reflects his signature ability to fuse experimental design with functional practicality, a hallmark of his leadership at Y/PROJECT.
The Speedcross 3 Y/PROJECT comes in a distinctive Dawn Blue, Black, and White colorway, retailing for 200 EUR (220 USD).
wow! This is crazy good! Love Salomon, their sneakers are so cool, and now to team up with the coolest brand out there Y Project x Salomon! Take my money!