MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon XT-4 MULE Drops June 18
Maison Margiela's diffusion line returns with Salomon for a collaborative take on the XT-4 silhouette, reimagined as an open-heeled mule. The Vanilla Ice and Black colorways arrive June 18 at Maison Margiela boutiques.
By Marcus Chen
The MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon XT-4 MULE represents another chapter in the two houses' ongoing dialogue between performance engineering and avant-garde fashion. Rather than simply applying Margiela's aesthetic to an existing trail shoe, the collaboration deconstructs the XT-4 OG into something functionally different—stripping away the heel counter and transforming it into a slip-on hybrid designed for warmer months.
The silhouette maintains the XT-4's signature DNA: the rippled midsole geometry, tonal branding, and technical proportions that defined Salomon's trail legacy. What shifts is context. The mule format—a hallmark of Margiela's design vocabulary—elevates the shoe from pure performance into a liminal space where outdoor utility meets urban ease.
Two colorways frame the release. Vanilla Ice opts for a neutral cream tone across the upper, while Black delivers the expected minimal anchor. Both SKUs (SH1WS0017 HB425 and SH1WS0017 HB424, respectively) carry an €360 EUR retail price, translating to approximately $417 USD. The pricing reflects the collaboration premium typical of designer-sportswear partnerships at this tier.
Design Details
Margiela's reductionist approach meets Salomon's biomechanical precision in the XT-4 MULE's construction. The open heel demands a rethinking of midfoot security, likely addressed through reinforced collar work and possibly gusseted construction—details that confirm this isn't a casual slip-on, but rather a considered rework of the trail shoe's functional core.
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Release Info
Product: MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon XT-4 MULE
Colorways: Vanilla Ice, Black
SKU: SH1WS0017 HB425 (Vanilla Ice), SH1WS0017 HB424 (Black)
Retail Price: €360 EUR (~$417 USD)
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Where to Buy: Maison Margiela official channels
