'END. Clothing' and 'Salomon' have debuted a new collaborative running shoe, the 'XT-Wings 2 Sirocco.' This sneaker is the newest take on Salomon's XT-Wings 2 silhouette, and this time the shoe is adorned in a desert-like colorway. The shoe itself features a hue of browns, yellows, and golds, appearing as though it originated in the desert.
The sneaker is made to honor the runners at the 'Marathon des Sables,' which is a 156-mile, 6-day-long race that partially spans desert terrain. Due to this, the shoe is made out of breathable mesh material so that the racers' feet do not sweat nearly as much during the event. On top of this, the shoe features Salomon's proprietary 'Agile Chassis System' and 'Contagrip' that both work to increase runner performance through grip and stability.
Image Credit: END. Clothing, Salomon
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Desert-inspired Sneakers
- Opportunity to create more breathable and themed athletic shoes for various environments
- Breathable Athletic Shoes
- Potential for innovative materials and designs that increase comfort and performance
- Performance-enhancing Sole Technology
- Room for advancement in sole technology that improves grip and stability for athletes
Sectors Adopting This
- Athletic Footwear
- Athletic footwear companies can create themed shoes that cater to specific races or terrains
- Sporting Events
- Opportunity for collaboration with event organizers to create specialized, themed shoes for participants
- Outdoor Sporting Goods
- Potential for innovative sole technology that improves grip and stability for hiking, trekking, and other outdoor activities
