It's no longer uncommon for legacy outdoor brands to reach outside of their bubble to collaborate on surprising new pieces of gear. Today, all-around alpine brand Salomon launches its first collab with Pas Normal Studios, a new-school cycling apparel company based in Denmark that quietly exudes an unmistakable Scandinavian design style in high-performance apparel for riding.
To be released in two distinct drops—the first hitting e-shelves 2 February and a second coming "later in 2023"—the Pas Normal Studios x Salomon collaboration delivers fresh takes on a modest number of the French brand's most popular "sportstyle" designs, leaning heavily on S/Lab icons. Thursday's two-piece release consists of a refreshed XA Alpine 2 Advanced shoe (sadly sans spd compatabililty) and the Active Skin 8 hydration vest, both available from Salomon and Pas Normal Studios directly 2/2.