Salomon FW25 ACS PRO Celebrates 20 Years of Greatness

The Salomon ACS PRO has always carried a certain energy within sneaker culture – a quiet but uncompromising influence that has grown from niche favourite to global obsession.

Rooted in sneakerhead heritage, the ACS PRO invites a new kind of fixation, one grounded in community, self-expression, and timeless design. It speaks to the full spectrum of the culture: from the collectors who camp out, to the stylists who wear them daily, to the archivists tracking every drop. Two decades later, the ACS PRO 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY doesn’t scream for attention. It commands it through presence alone. Elevated in form, obsessive in detail, and deeply connected to the collective, it arrives as fashion with function and heat with heritage – a reminder of how influence is earned, not announced.

A Closer Look at the Salomon FW25 ACS PRO 20 Year Anniversary (L49160800)…

The story behind this anniversary colourway is rooted in one of the most fascinating corners of sneaker culture: the world of samples. For collectors, sample pairs are the lifeblood of true rarity, produced in tiny quantities, often with small yet meaningful design deviations that never make it to the mass-market version. They are the prototypes that shape sneaker history, the test beds that sometimes become myths. The ACS PRO 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY draws directly from this heritage, taking inspiration from an unreleased sample dating back to 2005. This forgotten piece of design history becomes the heartbeat of the entire FW25 campaign, setting the tone for a rollout centred on experimentation, scarcity and a behind-the-scenes narrative rarely offered to the public.

To honour the silhouette’s journey and the culture it helped shape, Salomon is bringing the concept of exclusivity to life through an immersive, city-wide anniversary activation. Unique winning codes are hiding across key global cities, each one unlocking the chance to secure the ACS PRO 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY or a mysterious reward that remains tightly under wraps. The streets transform into a real-world treasure hunt, turning the act of discovery into part of the product itself.

Over the past two decades, the ACS PRO has built its reputation through standout collaborations with partners such as KAR L’Art de l’Automobile, JAHJAH and MM6 Maison Margiela. Its transition from high-performance trail model to a defining symbol of modern urban style reflects its adaptability and cultural resonance. Recognised for its rarity and striking aesthetic, the silhouette has earned a following that includes Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Tina Kunakey, Lil Yachty and countless fashion-forward communities worldwide. The anniversary edition continues that lineage, reminding the world why the ACS PRO holds such a revered place in the landscape of contemporary footwear.

The Drop Date!

The Salomon ACS PRO 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY lands 20TH DECEMBER 2025 at SALOMON & SELECT RETAILERS. Shop via the banner below!

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