# Sleek Unisex Technical Footwear Salomon's New XT-Pathway Sneaker Gets a Glacial Grey Colorway By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacial-grey References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/salomon-xt-pathway-metallic/)  [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-og) introduces two new colorway palettes of the signature XT-Pathway sneaker model including the Glacial Grey and a metallic palette. The unisex shoe is sleek and functional with a spotlight on the aforementioned Glacial Grey palette. It starts with a neutral base before being detailed with bold tones of red for a touch of contrast. The second colorway is done in gold and silver dubbed Ghost Grey, Black, and Almond Milk. Notably, the two new looks are part of a collaborative project with [Beauty & Youth United Arrows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-slay-spf-range). The shoes are enclosed with the iconic toggle system and branding rounds out the shoe. Salomon emblems detail the lateral side of the shoe, the tongue, and insoles with XT-PATHWAY over the forefoot. Image Credit: Beauty&Youth ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 23% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Neutral-based Colorways:** Exploring neutral base colorways with bold contrast tones for stylish footwear design. - **Collaborative Sneaker Projects:** Engaging in collaborative projects to create unique and fashionable sneaker collections. - **Iconic Toggle System:** Implementing iconic toggle systems for functional and innovative shoe closures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Innovating manufacturing processes to create sleek and functional unisex technical footwear. - **Fashion Design:** Incorporating bold tones and unique palettes in fashion design collaborations for standout sneakers. - **Branding and Marketing:** Utilizing emblem detailing and branding strategies on shoes for enhanced consumer appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Grey Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-og.md) - [Stealthy Collaborative Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtpathway.md) - [Iridescent Trail Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xt4-og.md) - [Understated Off-Grid Footwear Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt6-gtx.md) - [Dynamically Bright Technical Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtwhisper.md) - [Neutral Performance Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtwhisper-void.md) - [Snow Boot-Inspired Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-2.md) - [Vibrant Spring-Ready Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-expanse-sneaker.md) - [Earth-Toned Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-suede-1.md)