Salomon XT-EVO Releases With KITH Collaboration
Salomon and KITH have unveiled the XT-EVO, a new silhouette built on the XT-6 platform that marks the latest chapter in the French outdoor brand's expanding partnership with Ronnie Fieg's label. Launching September 2 across three colorways, the shoe introduces a striking liquid rubber cage construction with geometric detailing.
By Marcus Chen
While KITH's most publicized work has centered on New Balance and ASICS, the New York retailer and creative collective has been deliberately cultivating Salomon's profile in the contemporary sneaker ecosystem. The XT-EVO represents the pair's latest collaboration, following prior efforts on the XT-Voyager 2, XT-4, XT-6, and XT-Whisper. This newest addition to Salomon's flagship XT family signals the brand's continued momentum in the outdoor-to-street crossover space.
Design Details
The XT-EVO is engineered around Salomon's proven XT-6 platform, but the real innovation lies in the upper construction. A semi-translucent "liquid rubber" synthetic wraps the midfoot in a cage formation, creating two distinct visual narratives: a checkered grid pattern across the eyestay and a series of angular "teeth" elements extending along the toe box. The material is rigid enough for structural support while maintaining optical lightness through its translucent qualities.
Three colorways anchor the debut. An all-black iteration provides a neutral foundation, while a "Black/Fiery Red" split and an "Alloy/Castlerock" pairing each emphasize the upper/lower design division that defines this model. The latter two specifically leverage their dual-tone schemes to highlight the architectural interplay between the cage system and the base platform.
Collaboration Context
Salomon's resurgence within sneaker culture has been deliberate and methodical. The brand's XT line—originally engineered for backcountry performance—has become a vehicle for contemporary design exploration. KITH's involvement amplifies that trajectory; Fieg's team has demonstrated consistent curatorial taste across outdoor-inflected silhouettes, from their New Balance selections to their ASICS output. The XT-EVO continues that pattern, introducing formal novelty to a model family that already commands considerable credibility.
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Release Info
The Salomon XT-EVO launches September 2, 2026 via the Salomon webstore. All three colorways retail at $200 each. The model is available in men's sizing across three SKUs: L45404200 (all-black), L45419100 (Black/Fiery Red), and L49177900 (Alloy/Castlerock).
FAQs
When does the Salomon XT-EVO release?
The Salomon XT-EVO launches on September 2, 2026, and is available now through the Salomon webstore.
How much does the Salomon XT-EVO cost?
The XT-EVO retails for $200 across all three colorways.
Where can I buy the Salomon XT-EVO?
The shoe is currently available exclusively via the Salomon webstore in all three colorways: all-black, Black/Fiery Red, and Alloy/Castlerock.
Release Info
Brand: Salomon
Model: XT-EVO
Colorways: All Black, Black/Fiery Red, Alloy/Castlerock
Release Date: September 2, 2026
Retail Price: $200 USD
Retailers: Salomon Webstore
SKUs: L45404200, L45419100, L49177900
