Salomon Sneakers Guide: XT-6, XT-Whisper and the Trail Shoes in the City

Salomon Sneakers Guide: XT-6, XT-Whisper and the Trail Shoes in the City

Salomon sneakers started on mountain trails and ended up on city streets. This guide sorts Salomon sneakers by model, from the XT-6 to the XT-Whisper and the lesser-known styles beside them. Compare the shapes and colours and pick the pair that suits your everyday route.

From the Alps to the sidewalk

Salomon was founded in 1947 in Annecy, in the French Alps, and began by making ski edges. The XT-6 arrived in 2013 as a trail shoe for long-distance runners and then crossed over into fashion. These are the Salomon shoes women are wearing around town, sorted by model, from work days to weekends.

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XT-6 GTX and everyday pairs

XT-6, waterproof and neutral

More XT-6 colourways, including waterproof versions. Neutral pairs go with almost anything, while bright ones lead the outfit.

XT-6 in neutrals

More XT-6 colourways

The same silhouette in more finishes, including the Steel Streets and Expanse. Pick one colour and wear it hard.

XT-6 in more colours

The XT-Whisper

The XT-Whisper is a different take on the Salomon look, with its own proportions. It sits comfortably with skirts and wide trousers.

XT-Whisper

XT-Whisper in softer shades

More XT-Whisper pairs in pale, nostalgic and embroidered finishes, plus a few with a little more colour, like the Grape Leaf and Pink pair, the Brunnera Blue Void and the dark Black and Chocolate pair with a Pink Yarrow pop. They are a good choice if the XT-6 feels too technical.

XT-Whisper in softer shades

XT-4 and Pathway

The XT-4 and the Pathway styles keep the trail-shoe DNA with slightly different proportions. They are a step toward a classic running shoe.

XT-4 and XT-Pathway

More XT-Whisper and XT-4, then the other Salomon shoes

More XT-Whisper, XT-Pathway and XT-4 pairs, then the ACS, XA Pro, Speedcross and RX styles, including a clean white ACS OG. They are worth a look if you want something less obvious.

Wearing Salomon sneakers in town

Start with a neutral XT-6 or XT-Whisper and keep the rest of the outfit simple. Salomon sneakers look best when the shoe is the one loud thing. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Barefoot Shoes and Women's On Cloud Sneakers.