# Collaborative Thigh-High Luxe Footwear MM6 Maison Margiela Joins Salomon on the Cross Wader By Amy Duong | Published 2023-09-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-wader References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mm6-maison-margiela-salomon-ss23/) & [maisonmargiela](https://www.maisonmargiela.com/wx/mm6/all-gender/featured/mm6-x-salomon/) [MM6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon) [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-mid) works in collaboration with [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe) on a new iteration of the Cross Wader footwear silhouette. The two names are no strangers to one another, having worked together late last year on the Cross High and Low sneakers. The two now launched a unique silhouette which is now available to shop online with a skin-tight fit that raises up towards the thigh. It was first seen during Paris Fashion Week as a part of the Fall/Winter 2023 series. It has a molded base foundation with a high-grip rubber sole unit and it blends elements of a high-high booy together with features of a trail running shoe. The two colorway options include white and black. Image Credit: Salomon, MM6 Maison Margiela ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Footwear Silhouettes:** The collaboration between MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon on the Cross Wader introduces a unique footwear silhouette with a skin-tight fit that raises up towards the thigh. - **Thigh-high Luxe Footwear:** MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon's Cross Wader combines elements of a thigh-high boot with features of a trail running shoe, offering a luxurious and edgy footwear option. - **High-grip Rubber Sole Units:** The Cross Wader features a molded base foundation with a high-grip rubber sole unit, providing enhanced traction and durability for various terrains. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The collaborative effort between MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon in footwear showcases disruptive innovation possibilities in the fashion industry. - **Sportswear:** The Cross Wader's fusion of a high-high boot and a trail running shoe presents potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the sportswear market. - **Luxury Goods:** The thigh-high luxe footwear silhouette of the Cross Wader offers a unique concept that can disrupt the luxury goods industry with its combination of style and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe.md) - [Collaborative Premium Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon.md) - [Trail-Ready Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-mules.md) - [Hybrid Dynamic Fashion Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-leather-boot.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-pro.md) - [Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Utility-Driven Collaboration Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-x-salomon-xalp.md) - [Technical Collaborative Cover Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverboot.md)