# Heat Map-Themed Sneakers Salomon Details the XT-4 Sneaker with a Tie-Dye Patterning Palette By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/salmon-xt-4-advanced-evening-blue-nimbus-cloud-lavender-dover-street-market-london-release-information) Salmon introduces the newest tonal iteration of the [XT-4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xt4-og) Advanced sneaker model. This time around, it is inspired by the visual of a heat map and the tie-dye look of the map. The colorway blends together hues of Evening Blue, Lavender, and Nimbus Cloud. The upper is made from a resistant TPU film and mesh material held together with a special carbon fiber weave that has the TPU overlay on top. It is then detailed with the heat map visual in red, blue, yellow, green, purple, orange, and more in a randomized pattern. The tongue is made with black mesh material and the forefoot features the brand's signature [rope laces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-salomon-xt6) to hold it all together and add adjustability. Image Credit: Dover Street Market London ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Heat Map-inspired Fashion:** There is an opportunity to explore fashion designs inspired by heat maps such as the XT-4 sneakers patterned with a tie-dye palette. - **Carbon Fiber Weave for Sneakers:** The use of carbon fiber weave in sneakers as seen in the XT-4 is a trend to watch for its durability and strength. - **Randomized Coloring Patterns:** Designing fashion with randomized color patterns similar to the XT-4's heat map-inspired design can be a trend for fashion enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the use of carbon fiber weaves and innovative coloring patterns like the XT-4's for disruptive designs and exceptional durability. - **Athletic Apparel:** The use of carbon fiber weaves for athletic apparel can offer apparel manufacturers a lightweight, durable, and breathable option for consumers. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can utilize heat map data visualization as an inspiration for future designs and patterns as seen in the XT-4's Tie-Dye palette. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ombre-Detailed Tonal Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-og-1.md) - [Iridescent Trail Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xt4-og.md) - [Exclusive Bright Neon Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-tokyo.md) - [Icy Grey Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-og.md) - [Floral-Motif Lightweight Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-needlepoint.md) - [Snow Boot-Inspired Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-2.md) - [Dynamically Bright Technical Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtwhisper.md) - [Vibrant Spring-Ready Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-expanse-sneaker.md) - [Money-Inspired Tonal Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4-sneaker.md)