Among the many collaborations that reinterpret contemporary outdoor culture with a considered, informed eye, the Salomon XT-Quest OAMC lands as an object that looks backward in order to speak to the present. It’s a clear homage to the era of vintage trail tech, when hiking shoes were built to withstand, to last, and to move with the body in a direct relationship with nature—without unnecessary filters.

The collaboration between OAMC and Salomon takes shape starting from the XT-Quest, an iconic silhouette from the French brand, reworked here through OAMC’s aesthetic and conceptual language. The result is a layered shoe made of overlapping panels, mixed materials, and assertive hardware—one that keeps a rugged soul while relying on Salomon’s technical constructions and advanced textiles to fit contemporary use. Nostalgia is never an end in itself: instead, it becomes a bridge between the authenticity of the past and today’s desire to reconnect with the natural environment.

At the core of the project is OAMC’s vision, a brand born from the desire to develop ideas and products without compromise, placing personal expression and quality at the center as founding values. Each collection becomes a reflection on the time we live in, translated into garments and objects designed to last—both aesthetically and functionally. That approach also surfaces in the XT-Quest OAMC, where technical innovation meets an almost artisanal sensitivity, capable of giving depth and character to an object made for real wear.

Key to this balance is the role of creative director Luke Meier, who continues to push OAMC toward a modern, slightly rebellious vision, fed by references spanning music, art, cinema, and photography. The shoe becomes not only a functional product, but an extension of a wider imaginary—where trail running, hiking, and urban life constantly contaminate one another.