# Collaborative Uplifting Technical Shoes Madhappy Joins Salomon on a Pair of the XT-6 FT Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-ft References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/salomon-xt6-ft-madhappy/) & [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/tag/madhappy) Fashion imprint [Madhappy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-madhappy) is an advocate of mental health as much as it has its hands in fashion and its latest work is made alongside Salomon, detailing the XT-6 FT sneaker model for the season. The sneakers are detailed with a newly elevated technical upper that is paired with Sensifit layering for a touch of comfort. It also has a Mud Contragrip at the base which is perfect for uneven terrains. Speaking about the new collaboration, Noah Raf, the founder of Madhappy states, “The [Salomon Team](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-2) both in North America and at their HQ have been a true pleasure to work with. Their deep understanding of product and culture has been inspiring and led us to our first project together on the XT-6 FT.” Image Credit: Casper Kofi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 13% - 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 - **Collaborative Technical Footwear:** Opportunity for fashion and sportswear companies to team up and create innovative sneakers with advanced technology. - **Mental Health-focused Fashion:** Fashion brands can take a stand and promote mental health awareness and support. - **Elevated Technical Upper:** High-tech materials, elevating comfort and functionality in footwear design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Collaboration between fashion companies and sportswear brands provides an opportunity for brand extension and innovation. - **Sportswear Industry:** By partnering with fashion brands, sportswear companies can tap into new markets and offer unique product offerings. - **Mental Health Industry:** Fashion brands can foster mental health awareness and support by extending their brand responsibility beyond just aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snow Boot-Inspired Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-2.md) - [Technical Collaborative Sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-expanse-ltr.md) - [Collaborative Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-salomon-xt6.md) - [Sport-Lifestyle Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-x-madhappy.md) - [Stealthy Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt6-sneaker-3.md) - [Metallic Technical Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtquest.md) - [Holiday-Ready Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xt4k.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)