Salomon is gearing up for another big year in 2025.
Many factors, including the rise of Gorpcore have allowed Salomon to explode with popularity and become a true option for sneakerheads.
The XT-6 quickly became the if you know you know sneaker for enthusiast and fashionistas all over social media. While, simultaneously, collaborations with the likes of Atmost, Kith, and END. presented gateways for the skeptics and fence-sitters.
Rihanna’s 2023 SuperBowl Performance in the Maison Margiela MM6 x Salomon Cross Low was seemingly the French brand’s crowning moment. The international superstar made her return to the grand stage, while Salomon made their arrival to that stage for the first time. In the days after her performance, search history for Salomon sneakers exploded as their moment in pop culture history was cemented.
Salomon has maintained a steady release of quality sneakers since then. The XT-6 and XT-4 remain popular sneaker models for your alternative sneakerhead friends. This year, Solomon is expanding their options by digging into the archives.
Originally released as a women’s trail racing shoe in 2009, the XT-Whisper was Salomon’s response to the male dominated tech footwear space. A softer look and performance tweaks were a point of emphasis for creating a sneaker for women. The model returned in December of 2024-this time arriving in unisex sizing for all Salomon fans to enjoy.
Now, in 2025 the sneaker is seeing it’s first major collaboration with Sandy Liang. Of course, Sandy Liang is no stranger to a successful collaboration with Salomon. Time and time again the imprint has beautifully mended the lines between performance sneakers and timeless fashion trends. With their collaboration on the XT- Whisper Salomon and Sandy Liang have checked off all the boxes. The pastel pink and the metallic grey are a time capsule that celebrate the origins of this model, but also remind us of the era of sneakers we are in.
The XT-Whisper is slowly but surely finding a voice in the sneaker space. Currently, only one in-line colorway has released, but more have already been revealed by Salomon. This collaboration with Sandy Liang, plus a rumored upcoming collaboration with KITH, will surely help the sneaker’s popularity continue to rise.
At a time when sneakerheads are more willing than ever to explore brands out of their comfort zone, the XT-Whisper is Salomon’s reminder of their presence in the industry.
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