The XT-Whisper continues its urban transformation. With embroidery and two-tone mesh, Salomon offers a summer reinterpretation of its trail silhouette.
As technical silhouettes leave the trails behind to make their mark in everyday life, Salomon continues to evolve its range with a new version of the XT-Whisper. Named Embroidery, this summer collection reinterprets one of the most recognizable silhouettes of the French brand through precise work on materials, embroidery, and colors. Designed as a more summery take on the XT-Whisper, the collection comes in three versions: Pearl Blue, Almond Cream, and Eucalyptus. Three colorways built on a common technical base, each time featuring its own visual identity.
Born in the world of trail and technical performance, the XT-Whisper has gradually moved from rugged terrains to establish itself in a completely different environment: the cities. Unlike many reinterpreted outdoor silhouettes, the sneaker retains its authenticity. Its construction remains true to Salomon's technical DNA: a silhouette designed for movement and endurance. Originating from trail running, the XT-Whisper adopts a more lightweight and expressive approach here, without ever losing the functional rigor that built its reputation.
With “Embroidery”, Salomon chooses to evolve this base through a more visual approach. It all starts with the materials. The XT-Whisper Embroidery plays with a combination of textures that immediately evokes the summer season. The two-tone mesh adds breathability to the silhouette, while the suede details break up the purely technical aspect of the sneaker with a premium finish. But it’s the embroidery that truly transforms the interpretation of the model. The stitched patterns subtly traverse the silhouette and introduce an almost artisanal dimension, rarely seen in this type of technical construction.
A technical silhouette that keeps its fundamentals
Salomon still retains the elements that have allowed the XT-Whisper to establish itself over the seasons. The shoe is built around support, stability, and comfort. The Sensifit™ system wraps the foot precisely, while the Quicklace™ allows for a quick and even adjustment. Meanwhile, the Agile Chassis™ continues to ensure a stable stride without adding weight to the silhouette.
This technical base gives the “Embroidery” collection a controlled balance. Behind the embroidery and more delicate materials, the XT-Whisper remains primarily a silhouette designed for movement. The breathable comfort of the mesh, the stable structure of the sole, and the precision of the support recall its original performance. Salomon does not seek to mask this heritage: the brand uses it as a foundation to build a more visual and seasonal proposition.
With “Embroidery”, Salomon explores a new way to approach the summer season. A reinterpretation that focuses more on materials, textures, and details rather than a radical transformation of the model. True to its technical DNA, but driven by a brighter direction, the XT-Whisper adopts a new dimension without losing any of what has built its identity. The three colorways are already available on the Salomon website for the price of €150.