Salomon

Salomon began life in 1947 in Annecy, in the French Alps, and it still describes itself as a sporting goods brand making gear that gives people a deeper connection with nature. That outdoor background is the reason its footwear has found a place in menswear shops.

The names to know are the XT-6 and XT-4, both stocked at Très Bien. The same shop also carries the RX Marie-Jeanne Mary Janes and technical Gore-Tex sneakers.

If you like your shoes built for the trail but happy on the pavement, this is a good place to start. Retailers such as Goodhood and Nitty Gritty carry the men's range.