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# Exclusive Trail Monochrome Sneakers
Salomon Adds New Exclusive XT-6 ADV Sneakers with DSM London

By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-10 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-adv
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/salomon-xt-6-advanced-adv-dover-street-market-photo-london-exclusive-release-information) & [shop.doverstreetmarket](https://shop.doverstreetmarket.com/collections/sneaker-space-salomon)

Dover Street Market London taps [Salomon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3) to work together on a new collection of Salomon XT-6 ADV sneakers for the season. There are two new colorways that drop, and it is full of technical details that are true to the silhouette -- there is the black and black iteration and the silver and black iteration.

The shoes are full of proprietary technology that is made for the terrains of any [trail and running through the mountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpinway-advanced). Some of these technical details include the Agile Chassis System, the Mud Contragip, SensiFit, the Molded OrthoLite sock lining, Quicklace systems, and much more. The black iteration boasts a slightly [avant-garde design language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acs-og1) and the silver delivers an industrial aesthetic.

Image Credit: Dover Street Market London

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 12%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Trail Running Sneaker Trend:** The popularity of trail running sneakers with technical details that can handle any terrain and running through the mountains is on the rise.
- **Exclusive Sneaker Collaboration Trend:** A growing trend of exclusive sneaker collaborations between fashion retailers and athletic brands offers opportunities for new design language and innovation.
- **Industrial Aesthetic Sneaker Trend:** Sneakers with an industrial aesthetic, such as the silver and black Salomon XT-6 ADV iteration, are becoming more popular among fashion-conscious consumers.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Sporting Goods Industry:** The sporting goods industry can capitalize on the trend of technical trail running sneakers for any terrain to create new and innovative products.
- **Fashion Retail Industry:** Exclusive sneaker collaborations between fashion retailers and athletic brands offer the fashion retail industry opportunities to push design boundaries and release limited-edition products.
- **Footwear Manufacturing Industry:** Sneakers with an industrial aesthetic are becoming more popular, giving the footwear manufacturing industry the chance to incorporate new materials and design elements into their products.

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