Yup, the Salomon sneaker trend is still going strong. I’ve been wearing mine for the past year now, and while the vibe is very model-off-duty, the shoes themselves – *technically* hiking shoes – are wildly practical for someone whose main mode of transportation is walking. And I’ve found that there is seriously nothing better on a rainy day in the city.
Additionally, styling Salomon sneakers, whether it’s the Salomon XT-6, the XA Pro 3D, or the ACS Pros are really darn easy – all of these Salomon styles seem to go especially well with the the denim styles I love wearing: baggy jeans, barrel jeans, wide-leg jeans – even overalls!! Here are the 8 easy Salomon hiking sneakers outfit formulas I swear by – each one is cute, wearable, and grounded in what I actually want to wear day-to-day.
SHOP: shoes | jeans (26, runs big)
There are, however, a few barriers to the Salomon sneaker trend, the biggest one being that these hiking shoes – especially in the pretty colors – are often sold out. But even when I happened upon a pair that was actually in stock, I couldn’t decide: neutral or colorful?
In the end, whether it’s a clean pair of Salomon sneakers in ivory, white and soft gray tones, or a bright, bold color, wearing them with jeans is dead easy.
The Best Places To Buy Salomon Sneakers
Tip: Pick a pretty pair in colors you already own and love.
- Salomon – Best range of sizes in stock, but, surprisingly, doesn’t always have the really exciting color combos
- Free People – Arguably some of the most interesting styles/color combos, but these tend to sell out fast
- Dick’s Sporting Goods – A small but cute selection, sizes pretty well stocked. (Same is true of REI and Backcountry!)
- Shopbop – A good selection of cute styles, sizing is hit-or-miss.
- Net-A-Porter – A really well-edited selection of very fashion-y Salomons. Sizing hit-or-miss.
- Nordstrom – A pretty big range, but they are grouping men’s into unisex sizing, so I had a hard time finding many styles that would actually fit smaller than a women’s 9.
- Zappos – A huge range, but the good colors and style are almost always sold out.
Truth be told, these sneakers stayed in the box until I broke my toe. While I had to wear some sort of boot/sandal contraption at first, I was desperate to get out of it, and was looking for footwear that was both supportive and a little protective. Turns out that Salomon hiking shoes are kinda perfect in this situation. FYI. 🙂
SHOP: shoes | jeans (26, runs big)
Unlike Dad sneakers – which tend to skew either too young or downright dowdy, depending on my outfit – Salomon hikers just always seem to hit the right note of cool. I’m now a huge fan.
How To Style Salomon Sneakers With Jeans: 8 Easy Outfit Ideas (To Wear In Real Life)
If you’re looking for really novel, Fashion-Girl ways to wear Salomon sneakers – something with brightly colored skirts that would be at home on the streets of Copenhagen…this is not that article. But if you want some quick, easy, everyday outfit formulas, I’ve got you. The key – at least for me – was to keep the overall vibe of the outfit *somewhat* sporty. Instead of going full-on Wrong Shoe Formula, I’m instead just maybe whispering “wrong…ish“.
1. With Denim-on-Denim
SHOP: top (s) | jeans (27) | bag | shoes
Denim-on-denim will never not be casual in nature, and it’s a perfect outfit base for Salomon hiking sneakers. Add a canvas jacket (chic, but still casual) and a leather belt bag (casual shape + elevated material) and this outfit looks nonchalantly cool.
Pro Tip: the bag and shoes don’t have to match exactly, but echoing some of the tones or colors really elevates the look.
SHOP: similar jacket | top (s) | jeans (27) | bag | shoes
2. For Rainy Days
SHOP: similar raincoat | top (s) | jeans (27) | bag | shoes
I just wanted to demonstrate that rain jackets – of any kind – will look right at home with Salomon hikers. Which is yet another reason these shoes are so darn easy to wear: rainy days.
3. With A Waterproof Trench + Pretty Top
SHOP: trench (s) | top (s) | jeans (size up) | bag | shoes
Any sort of a trench coat is going to work with these sneakers – trenches are a perfect blend of sporty + chic. But what surprised me is how much I liked even just a pretty little top with these sneakers.
SHOP: top (s) | jeans (size up) | bag | shoes
I think this top ultimately works because it is 100% cotton (not silky) so the vibe is more breezy than fancy…and because the color palette is similar to the shoes.
4. With Overalls + Statement Bombers
SHOP: the best white tee ever (s) | similar overalls | bag | shoes
Overalls are so playful and casual – they’re going to look right at home with a hiking shoe, especially one done in such pretty colors. And a statement bomber is just…FUN.
SHOP: similar jacket | the best white tee ever (s) | similar overalls | bag | shoes
Pro tip: I find lighter overalls (ivory, sand, white) to be 1000 times easier to wear than the regular blue ones. The vibe out of the gate is unexpected and a little chic, with zero hint of Farmer Jon.
5. With A Cool Sweatshirt + Barrel Jeans
SHOP: sweatshirt is old Rachel Comey – try similar| jeans (26, runs big) | bag | shoes
I was surprised by how good these hiking shoes look with barrel jeans – in fact, it’s almost better since you can see more of the shoe. So cute, right? And these short-sleeve sweatshirts have been the perfect thing for when I want something more interesting than a tee…but still comfy. I don’t know why crossing a sweatshirt with a t-shirt results in something infinitely cooler, but it definitely does.
NOTE: This woven bag works because A) it echos similar tones in the shoe and B) because the style and shape reads less fussy than the typical woven (or straw) bag.
6. With Graphic Tees + Cozy Pullovers
SHOP: tee (s) | jeans (27) | similar bag | shoes
There’s nothing more casual than graphic tees and fleece pullovers. I was worried that this outfit would skew SO casual that it would be boring, but the colors keep it interesting. And there’s enough black accents (in the shoes, pullover) to ground a black leather bag.
SHOP: fleece (s) | tee (s) | jeans (27) | similar bag | shoes
7. With Linen Tanks + Fleece Jackets
SHOP: tank (s) | jeans (26, runs big) | bag | shoes
The other advantage to choosing some of Salomon’s lighter colorways is that they pair nicely with light, linen tops. And, of course, they’ll look good with all of those pretty FP fleece jackets, too.
Again: Choose Salomons with pops of color that match stuff you already have – they’ll be ridiculously easy to style.
SHOP: fleece jacket (s) | tank (s) | jeans (26, runs big) | bag | shoes
8. With A Cool Track Jacket
SHOP: Adidas jacket (old) – now try polka dots!! | my most-worn tank of all time (s) | jeans (size up) | similar bag | shoes
Adidas collabs are worth stalking: once I find a jacket that’s really special, I have it forever. And these track jackets are so good in so many situations, especially this one. The vibe is sporty, but cool, and the general color schemes go together. I can pair it with comfy jeans and the tank top I wore to bed and it all still works.
Pro tip: Try wearing an Adidas track jacket like this one as shirt, zipped up, with a black pencil skirt and pumps for work. It’s one of my old favorite office outfit formulas.
Anyway…thoughts on the Salomon hikers? I can’t believe how easy these have integrated into my wardrobe.
xo,
S
