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Salomon’s New Shoe Looks Like Streetwear, but It’s as Technical as They Come

The brand’s new gravel shoe would like right at home in New York City or London. But the Grvl Concept is anything but casual.

Close-up of a mauve GRVL CONCEPT sneaker with black laces and pink lace loops against a blue gradient background.Salomon
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By Jack Seemer

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At first glance, it looks like something you might spot on the streets of London or New York City. But the new Grvl Concept from Salomon is anything but a casual XT-6 spinoff.

The shoe represents Salomon’s most ambitious foray into gravel running, a segment it started to lean into with the DRX Defy Grvl from 2024.

However, it aims to deliver performance on par with today’s top road racers with its PEBA-based supercritical foam midsole and pair of full-length carbon plates.

Underfoot it pairs an outsole inspired by gravel-bike tires with shallow lugs for variable surface types, while an integrated knit gaiter keeps debris from getting in through the top.

See below for official photos and purchase options. The Grvl Concept is available now from Salomon’s website for $250.

Person running on a rocky trail wearing brown trail running shoes and black socks with "SALOMON" branding.Salomon
Taupe and pink trail running shoe with black laces and textured black sole.Salomon
Pair of mauve trail running shoes with black soles and pink lace accents, one viewed from above and the other from the side.Salomon
Mauve GRVL CONCEPT sneaker with textured sole and black laces featuring a pink accent.Salomon
Back view of a taupe-colored athletic shoe with textured sole and pull tab on the heel.Salomon
Woman wearing a gray short-sleeve shirt, mauve shorts, black socks, trail running shoes, and a white hydration vest standing on rocky terrain.Salomon
Black and dark purple textured rubber sole of a shoe with hexagonal tread pattern and a small red triangular detail.Salomon
About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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