# Stealthy Luxe Sneaker Collaborations MM6 Maison Margiela Takes on the Salomon X-Alp shoe By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-shoe References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/salomon-margiela-resort-2025-collab/)  MM6 [Maison Margiela](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-mules) continues to grow its collaborative work alongside [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-pro) as it takes a swing at the [X-Alp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp) shoe. The silhouette draws various influences as it taps into past eras whilst delivering a look that is progressively futuristic. It is joining the fashion house's Spring/Summer 0225 series and the shoe follows the previous design of the XT-4, which had a mule structure. The new shoes are paired perfectly with a slouched pant silhouette. Dubbed the Salomon Spectur 2 MM6, the knitted silhouette is designed with a "special coating designed to age and crack over time," as noted in a press release. The fashion house is no stranger to the cracked wear paint technique and it is set to launch in early 2025. Image Credit: MM6 Maison Margiela ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 25% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic-silhouette Sneakers:** Futuristic-silhouette sneakers blend past and present influences to create cutting-edge designs that appeal to trend-setting consumers. - **Aging-wear Coatings:** Aging-wear coatings introduce a unique aesthetic to footwear, allowing shoes to visually transform and personalize over time. - **Collaborative Luxury Footwear:** Collaborative luxury footwear leverages the strengths of multiple brands to create exclusive and highly sought-after products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion design embraces innovative collaborations to push the boundaries of traditional silhouettes and materials. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturing incorporates advanced coatings and materials to enhance product longevity and visual appeal. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods capitalize on limited-edition collaborations to drive exclusivity and customer desire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trail-Ready Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-mules.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-pro.md) - [Collaborative Premium Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon.md) - [Toggle-Secured Luxe Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-mid.md) - [Luxe Technical Gaiter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-dust.md) - [Feminine Technical Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtmary-jane.md) - [Stealthy Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3.md) - [Bold Collaborative Fashion Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinters-collection.md) - [Utility-Driven Collaboration Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-x-salomon-xalp.md)