# Racing Footwear Capsules L’Art de L’Automobile x Salomon SS26 Delivers Performance Silhouettes By Amy Duong | Published 2026-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lart-de-lautomobile-x-salomon-1 References: [salomon](http://salomon.com/)  The [L’Art de L’Automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lart-de-lautomobile-x-salomon) x Salomon [Spring Summer 2026](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shohei-ohtani-x-new-balance) collection is a footwear and apparel capsule developed by Parisian label L’Art de L’Automobile, founded by Arthur Kar, in collaboration with Salomon. The release centers on two core models, the [S/Lab Phantasm 3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-phantasm-3) and the ACS Pro, both adapted with motorsport-driven detailing and updated construction. The S/Lab Phantasm 3 is a performance running shoe built with a lightweight structure and carbon plate, engineered for speed and reduced drag. The ACS Pro shifts into a lifestyle format, featuring a technical trail-inspired base with gradient color treatments that reference airflow and motion. Both silhouettes use a black base with saturated primary tones, forming a visual system tied to racing graphics. The collection extends into apparel with coordinated running gear designed to match the footwear. The release follows a staged rollout beginning April 8 through L’Art de L’Automobile. Image Credit: Salomon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Motorsport-inspired Performance Design:** Integration of racing graphics, airflow-inspired colorways and aerodynamic detailing into consumer footwear signals a shift toward products that merge track-derived performance cues with streetwear aesthetics. - **Carbon-plate Speed Engineering:** Adoption of lightweight structures and embedded carbon plates in non-competitive silhouettes indicates expanding demand for race-grade propulsion technology in everyday and lifestyle shoes. - **Coordinated Footwear-apparel Systems:** A unified visual and functional system that matches running gear to shoe performance suggests opportunities for holistic kit offerings that prioritize integrated aesthetics and technical synergy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers that adapt carbon composites and aerodynamic construction methods from elite running into mass-market production stand to redefine performance benchmarks across price tiers. - **Sports Apparel Retail:** Retailers curating capsule drops that pair technical apparel with performance footwear could reshape seasonal merchandising toward limited-run, story-driven product ecosystems. - **Automotive-lifestyle Collaborations:** Brands bridging automotive heritage and athletic performance create a cross-sector platform for co-branded products that capitalize on provenance, engineering narratives and enthusiast communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Ear Sport Buds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-540-open.md) - [Outdoor Living Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jardin-de-ville.md) - [Laundry Storage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundry-chair-1.md) - [Salad-Stuffed Sandwich Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-stuffers.md) - [Bright Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-can-phone.md) - [Game Player Scan Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playerbase.md) - [Mobile Work Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scout-work-mobile.md) - [Wireless Audio Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit4.md) - [Cost-Conscious Installation Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-bougie.md)