MM6 Maison Margiela‘s partnership with Salomon continues today with perhaps the most wearable sneakers they’ve made yet.
Luxury meets gorp bonafides on three versions of the stalwart ACS Pro trail running shoe. And where their past efforts have largely involved oddball shrouds, the profiles here are much simpler and sleek. Monochromatic color schemes in blue, white, or black pare down the standard look of the ACS Pro, with glossy trim as another subtle deviation. “Margiela 6” spell-outs sit on the medial heel counter, as well as the left shoe’s tongue strap and one of two heel pulls on each shoe.
The ACS Pro made its debut in 2005 as the GCS Pro and was designed by Christian Tresser, the man behind the Nike Air Max 97 and the Yeezy 700 MNVN. Although Salomon’s in-line colorways for the shoe have proven popular amid the brand’s broader appeal to the fashion crowd, the ACS Pro hasn’t been subject to that many collaborators. Most prominent were two colorways from the automotive lifestyle brand Kar L’Art de L’Automobile a year ago and an extremely limited version from gradient dye specialist Lorenz.OG from earlier this year.
MM6 Maison Margiela first began collaborating nearly a year ago, and the ACS Pro marks their third drop in total. Releasing alongside the shoes will be two tonal grey riffs on Salomon’s crew socks made from a quick-drying, breathable merino wool blend.
All three colorways of the MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon ACS Pro are out now through Margiela’s website and boutiques, as well as select boutiques. Pricing is set at $325, with sizing available for both men and women.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior Trending News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
