JJJJound Teases Salomon XT-6 Collaboration
When it comes to footwear collaborations, few can compare toJJJJound, especially when considering quantity and diversity. The Montréal-based label has already worked withNew Balance,adidas,Plasticana,Padmore & Barnes,OTW by Vans,ASICS, andPUMAthis year. Adding to its output, JJJJound has just teased a new project withSalomon.
It's been over two years since JJJJound first worked with Salomon, presenting a white and blue take on theXT-Wings 2. Now, the duo has reunited for a second project, teasing a collaborative colorway of theXT-6. The model, which dominated for Salomon at the start of the decade, has been prepared in gray, black, and red. Its quicklace system is present and has been placed atop a co-branded tongue. Another nod to JJJJound comes courtesy of the heel, which features the wordmarks of each brand in red.
At the time of writing, neither JJJJound nor Salomon have shared when their collaborative take on the XT-6 will be releasing. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at this black and gray colorway from the duo, as the shoe is confirmed to be dropping this year based on JJJJound's 'JJJJ SALOMON 2025' caption. It will likely be initially made available viaJJJJoundwithSalomonand select retailers such asHBXstocking the shoe later on.
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