Salomon x MM6 Maison Margiela XT-MM6 in Green Goes on Sale for NYC Shoppers

Salomon and MM6 Maison Margiela's collaborative XT-MM6 went on sale October 22. It is a hybrid: a trail-shoe frame reworked for city wear, with MM6's circled "6" and number grid printed on the side of the shoe.

The green pair is Scarab / Bistro Green / Green Milieu. Salomon's page also lists Tapioca / Sea Foam / Violet Tulip and Vanilla Ice / Ftw Silver / Lemon. The shoe is unisex, sized M4/W5 through M13/W14, and costs $495.

Salomon describes the design as a flipped reading of the classic XT. The overlays play down conventional sneaker styling in favor of a more refined look. The upper is textile and synthetic with a textile lining. The outsole is Road contaGRIP rubber, whose flat, wide lugs are meant for hard, flat surfaces.

Underfoot, an agileCHASSIS, which uses Salomon's ACS system for stability and dampening, works with the EnergyCell midsole. An OrthoLite die-cut sockliner adds cushioning, and the endoFit inner sleeve and sensiFIT construction hold the foot snugly. The drop is 10 mm, and a single shoe weighs 12 oz.

According to Sneaker Bar Detroit, the release is set for 10 AM ET on Salomon's website, with additional availability at MM6 Maison Margiela, both brands' retail stores and select retailers. The same day brings a black leather Crossderby at $635. A second drop on November 17 adds the XT-Boot and the ACS Pro 3.

A road-oriented outsole suits New York sidewalks and subway stairs better than mud. For anyone who wants a fashion-house wink on a shoe with real outdoor engineering behind it, this is a fall option. Salomon's site offers free returns and exchanges by mail within 45 days of delivery.