In the ever-evolving landscape of performance footwear and cultural crossover, Salomon Sportstyle Japan has just delivered a masterclass in restrained creativity and community-driven storytelling. Teaming up with Kyoto-based artist and designer Uchida “Uchi” Ryunosuke, the brand unveiled an ultra-limited edition version of the RX SLIDE 3.0—one that wasn’t launched with fanfare through traditional retail channels but rather gifted in-person to those who showed up for the moment.

The RX SLIDE 3.0 “UCHI” is an exercise in thoughtful minimalism, drawing visual inspiration from the soft geometry and grounded colors of pine needles. Uchi’s signature approach—grounded in organic forms, tactility, and subtle detail—translates seamlessly into Salomon’s slip-on recovery silhouette, often seen as

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