Rossignol continues diversification with first trail shoe
Following the launch of spring-summer collections including technical clothing, mountain bikes and hiking footwear, ski brand Rossignol has continued its diversification strategy with the launch of its first trail-running collection.
The brand said every millimetre of rocker, heel height and drop had been carefully thought-out, with feedback from an international panel of testers over a three-year period.
Vincent Wauters, CEO of Rossignol Group, said: “What better setting than Chamonix, regarded as the trail capital of the world, for embarking on this new chapter in our history? Our aim is to provide the best possible solutions for all aspects of mountain sport, and we are committed to developing technical solutions to make the mountains and wide-open spaces accessible to everyone, from enthusiastic amateurs to accomplished athletes.”
Guilhem Boussaroque, line manager for trail running, said the design had been inspired by the structure of a dragonfly’s wings, combining lightness, comfort and stability during rapid changes of direction. “The fusion of our new, ultra-resilient nitrogen-injected foam and our Diapazon+ technology gives the Vezor the perfect balance of energy return and stability. Its ingeniously designed outsole incorporating Michelin’s OCX3 compound ensures impeccable grip on all types of terrain.”
