Jovani Hernandez Although French manufacturer, Salomon, has been in the business of performance gear since 1947, the company has enjoyed success within the lifestyle space over the last handful of years thanks to celebrity co-signs of its Sportstyle propositions. Everyone from Pusha T to your favorite Instagram moodboard’s favorite Instagram moodboard has shown appreciation for models like the XT-6 Racing, so it’s no surprise that the 74-year-old brand has recently updated the silhouette with an “FT”-variant ahead of fall.
The company’s Sportstyle imprint is touted as “[p]erformance-inspired design with style from the heart of the city,” but the XT-6 FT has been reimagined for off-road, trail-running even more so than its predecessors. The usual synthetic material that takes over the Quicklace™-equipped upper is partly replaced with a single-layer mesh that delivers improved breathability and comfort. When combined with the EndoFit™ and SensiFit™ systems that’ve proven to proffer a precise, cradling-of-the-feet sensation for years, the updated technical top-half us an added welcome to those die-hard sneaker enthusiasts looking to actually put their footwear to the test. Additionally, the dual-density EnergyCell foam midsole works in-tandem with the Contagrip® TA tread underfoot for a ride that’s up for even the most uneven and rugged surfaces. “Royal Lilac,” “Ponderosa Pine” and off-white tones that take over the model’s inaugural colorways enable easy transitioning from the trails to the city, which is exactly the terrain Salomon’s Sportstyle sub-label traverses.
Enjoy official imagery of the technical trio ahead, and expect select shops across the globe to start selling their stock on August 20th for $200 USD each; a restock may occur via salomon.com on that date, too.
Elsewhere in the sneaker space, the Nike Waffle One continues to deliver compelling heritage style at an accessible price point.
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