Salomon X ULTRA 360 GORE-TEX Arrives in GORAIKO
Salomon channels the transcendent moment of dawn atop Japan's most sacred peak with the X ULTRA 360 GORE-TEX GORAIKO. Arriving July 1, the performance hiking shoe interprets *goraiko*—the sunrise viewed from Mount Fuji's summit—through a restrained palette of charcoal and off-white.
By Ava Rodriguez
The X ULTRA 360 GORE-TEX GORAIKO represents Salomon's ongoing dialogue with Japanese geography and aesthetics. Rather than treating the mountain as a visual ornament, the shoe absorbs the conceptual weight of goraiko—a deeply rooted cultural phenomenon that draws pilgrims and photographers to Fuji's peak each dawn. That philosophical restraint translates directly into the design approach.
The silhouette pairs a charcoal grey sole unit with an off-white upper, a chromatic vocabulary that mirrors the interplay of shadow and light as sunrise breaks across the summit. GORE-TEX construction ensures the technical credibility required for serious alpine conditions, while the 360-degree design philosophy—a signature of the X ULTRA line—maintains Salomon's reputation for all-terrain versatility. The color story avoids spectacle; instead, it opts for the quiet dignity of mountain experience.
This release arrives as part of Salomon's broader investment in regional storytelling, where geography and athletic performance merge into cohesive narratives. The GORAIKO iteration proves the brand understands that meaningful design emerges not from forced cultural references, but from genuine engagement with place and moment.
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Release Info
Model: Salomon X ULTRA 360 GORE-TEX GORAIKO
Release Date: July 1
MSRP: ¥20,900 (approximately $129 USD)
Where to Buy: Salomon (Japan regional availability)
Availability: Japan exclusive
