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The advent of gorpcore and a push toward utilitarian footwear gave way for Salomon to finally gain some solid ground in fashion circles. Yes, the French-based outdoors brand has been a household name for winter sports enthusiasts for years, but the footwear world began to pay attention throughout the 2020s. Since receiving interest from sneakerheads, Salomon has rightfully tapped into the world of collaborations, partnering with designers, retailers, and other fashion labels for makeovers on their staple silhouettes. Following up on a teaser from Andrew Skate Shop on the Miami-based retailer’s XT-6, UK boutique Footpatrol has announced release details for its Salomon XT-4 OG.
Footpatrol keeps things simple for its latest Salomon project, applying a black and white color palette to the sneaker. However, a symmetrical gradient on the mesh splits the design into two separate halves. The lateral side comes in black, with white fused TPU film reinforcing the mesh base. On the medial side, things are inverted as the mesh base is coated in white and the TPU film is done in black.
Footpatrol x Salomon XT-4 OG
Nods to Footpatrol’s retail locations in London and Paris are found on the toe, replacing the “Salomon LAB” logos with “Salomon PAR” on the left shoe and “Salomon LDN” on the right. Co-branded logos are placed on the insole and tongue tag. Even with all of these additional details, the technical build of the XT-4 OG remains, including the speed lacing system, Agile Chassis Skeleton for stability in the midsole, and a Contagrip outsole for extra traction.
The Footpatrol x Salomon XT-4 OG will be released September 25, 2025 via Footpatrol online and in-store. A special launch party will take place from 7 PM to 9 PM local time at Footpatrol London on the 25th and in Paris on the 26th. Retail is set at £175 (approx $236 USD). Check below for a detailed look at the pair. To receive real-time updates on Footpatrol’s Salomon collab, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
