Salomon Is Reviving and Retooling Its XT-Whisper Sneaker — and It’s Poised to Be a Hit
Salomon is looking to make another hit out of an XT sneaker, this time reviving and retooling a women’s trail runner from 2000.
The Salmon XT-Whisper will make its return this week with a dazzling combination of green and yellow dubbed “Treetop and Wren.” Featuring a combination of mesh and synthetic leather that’s a trademark of the aughts, the upper starts with a green base. The overlays then appear in brown, as well as a highlighter yellow with the reflective silver detailing that’s been readopted to much fanfare today.
Now oriented toward lifestyle rather than running, the XT-Whisper has had its harder lines softened in a bid for broad appeal across genders. It also maintains its original Quicklace system while adding the newer Sensifit technology for comfort and security. Underfoot then sits a Agile Chassis and Energy Cell midsole, OrthoLite insole and Contagrip outsole. The plush sockliner, too, has been provided by OrthoLite.
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Salomon originally introduced the XT-Whisper as a women’s version of the XT-Hawk, and when the XT-Whisper 2 came a decade later in 2010, the company touted it as the lightest training shoe on the market. Its return now comes after the XT-6, which debuted in 2013, has been one of the leading models for the outdoor sneaker trend.
The Salamon XT-Whisper in “Treetop and Wren” will release Tuesday, December 10, through Salomon’s website and select third-party retailers. Pricing is set at $140.
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Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
