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MM6 x Salomon Drops New Cross Dust Model in April

Maison Margiela's diffusion line MM6 returns to Salomon with a split collection that pairs familiar territory with a significant new silhouette. The collaboration introduces the Cross Dust, a purpose-built trail model, alongside fresh iterations of the established XT-MM6.

By Marcus Chen|April 28, 2026

MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross Dust trail shoe with numeric tag shroud detail in Vanilla Ice and Black colorways

The partnership between MM6 and Salomon has evolved into something deeper than seasonal collaboration—it's become a vehicle for design experimentation that honors both houses' technical and conceptual heritage. This April drop reinforces that dynamic by introducing a new silhouette while refreshing an existing favorite.

MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross Dust trail shoe with numeric tag shroud detail in Vanilla Ice and Black colorways - detail view 1

The New Silhouette: Cross Dust

The Cross Dust marks Salomon's foray into a more aggressive trail aesthetic, engineered with pronounced traction and a protective shroud that wraps the midfoot. MM6's interpretation centers the collection's signature numeric tag system directly across this shroud, with the circled "6" serving as a visual anchor—a restrained but deliberate application of Margiela's house codes. Two colorways arrive: Vanilla Ice paired with Eucalyptus, and a stark Black/Black. The shroud construction suggests serious off-pavement capability without sacrificing the minimalist visual language both brands favor.

MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross Dust trail shoe with numeric tag shroud detail in Vanilla Ice and Black colorways - detail view 2

MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross Dust trail shoe with numeric tag shroud detail in Vanilla Ice and Black colorways - detail view 3

XT-MM6 Returns in Fresh Palettes

Paralleling the new model, the established XT-MM6—Margiela's refined interpretation of Salomon's XT-6 platform—arrives in three new colorways: a clean Black/Black foundation, a vibrant Sunny Lime accented with Black, and Asparagus Green toned with Gull. These options expand the silhouette's versatility without altering its core proportions or construction.

MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross Dust trail shoe with numeric tag shroud detail in Vanilla Ice and Black colorways - detail view 4

MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross Dust trail shoe with numeric tag shroud detail in Vanilla Ice and Black colorways - detail view 5

Both the MM6 and Salomon design teams have demonstrated consistent restraint across their extended collaboration, allowing technical features and color selection to communicate rather than relying on oversaturation. The Cross Dust's debut suggests the partnership has room to expand beyond the XT-6 template without diluting the collection's coherence.

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