SALOMON and Korean designer Jeong Li come together for a concept-driven reimagining of the XA PRO 3D, a silhouette already known for its technical depth. The new edition strips away any notion of the ordinary, introducing a design language shaped by erosion, sediment, and the slow passage of time. Part sneaker, part artifact, the XA PRO 3D JEONG LI is built for movement but grounded in reflection.
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At first glance, the sneaker reads like a geological study. The upper features a debossed texture inspired by cliffs, while subtle floral motifs and fossil-like etchings in the sole bring a quiet complexity to the form. Every layer tells a story, tonal shifts and mixed materials mimic how natural elements record time. Jeong Li’s approach is methodical, precise, and deeply intuitive, avoiding gimmickry in favor of layered symbolism.
Performance remains intact. SALOMON’s Sensifit™ system ensures a close, secure fit, while the 3D Advanced Chassis provides structure and stability. The sneaker doesn’t shy away from its trail roots, it simply dresses them differently. This is still a piece of technical footwear, but its tone is quieter, its impact more internal. It doesn’t demand attention; it invites study.
What makes the XA PRO 3D JEONG LI stand out is its restraint. Rather than lean on color to grab attention, the sneaker finds expression through material, topography, and texture. It’s a meditation on form, and how performance design can carry emotional and aesthetic weight without compromise.
Priced at €160 / $160, the sneaker offers both conceptual depth and functional credibility. It exists between categories, part gear, part sculpture, yet feels completely wearable. For SALOMON, it’s another step into the fashion space without abandoning core values. For Jeong Li, it’s a quiet manifesto on time, nature, and human design.
The XA PRO 3D JEONG LI is available now at select retailers and salomon.com.
