L'Art de L'Automobile and Salomon Rev up for an Aerodynamic Footwear Collab

Summary

• Parisian label L’Art de L’Automobile and Salomon have officially teamed up for their third collaborative capsule, heavily inspired by Formula 1 speed and aerodynamics

• The collection features the highly technical S/Lab Phantasm 3 racing shoe alongside a bold, gradient-heavy iteration of the ACS Pro lifestyle sneaker

• Launching in stages, the highly anticipated drop begins on April 8, 2026, ahead of a wider global release on April 14

L’Art de L’Automobile is putting the pedal to the metal with Salomon once again. Founded by Arthur Kar, the Parisian automotive lifestyle label is reaching a new milestone in its ongoing partnership with the outdoor footwear giant. Seamlessly merging the worlds of rare car culture and high-performance running, the two brands have unveiled a brand-new collaborative capsule that introduces aerodynamic takes on two of Salomon’s most celebrated silhouettes: the S/Lab Phantasm 3 and the ACS Pro.

The driving force behind the new collection draws directly from the concept of aerodynamic mapping—a scientific method used to visualize airflow around an object. Finding a direct analogy between the performance of a marathon runner and a Formula 1 single-seater, the brands sought to minimize drag and maximize speed.

Leading the pack is the S/Lab Phantasm 3, a cutting-edge racing shoe equipped with a propulsive carbon plate. Embracing its automotive inspiration, the silhouette features an innovative “shroud” outer layer specifically engineered to improve aerodynamics by up to 30% compared to previous versions. Joining the speedster is a bold, creative iteration of the ACS Pro. Originally a trail silhouette born in 2005, the updated lifestyle model utilizes striking color gradients to mimic airflow, retaining Salomon’s rugged technical DNA while embracing the loud aesthetic of street racing.

Linking the two distinct designs is a subtle but significant detail: the number “42” is featured across both models. The inclusion serves as a direct nod to the 42-kilometer distance of a marathon, while specifically paying homage to the Paris Marathon—a fitting anchor point for the Parisian label.

The L’Art de L’Automobile x Salomon collection will roll out in multiple phases. It initially launches on April 8, 2026, via the L’Art de L’Automobile webstore, followed by an April 11 release at select Salomon boutiques in Paris, and concluding with a global launch on April 14.