Salomon at Noble Store: the beginning of something new
Salomon is here. The French outdoor brand that began in the Alps of Annecy in 1947 as a ski equipment manufacturer is one of the most talked-about names in the sneaker landscape today. The journey from mountain slopes to city streets was no coincidence, but rather the result of a series of shoes that are technically outstanding and simply look good. At Noble Store, the Salomon XT-6 Vanilla Ice / Black / Silver Cloud and the Salomon XT-Whisper Void Asphalt / Castlerock / Black are now the first two models. This is just the beginning: more is coming in the near future.
Salomon XT-6 Vanilla Ice: the silhouette that changed everything
The XT-6 is the model with which Salomon definitively made the leap into the lifestyle and streetwear world. It is a trail runner in the truest sense of the word: a Sensifit construction that wraps around the foot, an aggressive Contagrip sole that provides grip on any surface, and a QuickLace system that lets you adjust it in a few seconds. All these technical features result in a silhouette with mass, layering, and a highly recognizable profile.
The Vanilla Ice / Black / Silver Cloud colorway is one of the most accessible versions of the XT-6 ever made. The cream-white upper with black Sensifit overlays and a warm sand-colored midsole gives the shoe an earthy yet fresh character. The colored lacing system, with red, yellow, and blue accents on the loops, is a subtle nod to the brand's technical outdoor heritage. This is a shoe that can be worn widely while still clearly making a statement.
Salomon XT-Whisper Void: the most distinctive model in the line
If the XT-6 is the foundation, then the XT-Whisper Void is the boldest interpretation of the Salomon DNA. The silhouette is lower than the XT-6, with a slimmer construction, but it is the upper that immediately catches the eye. An iridescent TPU layer in Void Asphalt gives the shoe an almost holographic effect: in certain lighting conditions, green, gold, and gray blend seamlessly into one another. Combined with the dark Castlerock midsole and black accents, it is a shoe that looks understated during the day and comes fully to life in different lighting.
The XT-Whisper is a shoe for those who make a conscious choice. Not for everyone, but that is precisely its strength. If, in addition to a more earthy runner, you also want something that is clearly different, then the XT-Whisper Void Asphalt is a logical choice. It is not a provocative shoe, but it is one that will not go unnoticed.
Why Salomon fits in at Noble Store
Noble Store has long carried brands that have their roots in sports or the outdoors but also hold a strong lifestyle position. Saucony, Karhu, Hi-Tec: each of these brands has a performance story behind the shoe that remains visible in the silhouette. Salomon fits seamlessly into that lineup. It is a brand that does not hide its technical heritage, and that is exactly what makes the shoes an interesting lifestyle choice.
Furthermore, the selection we are building over the coming months has been carefully curated. These are not the most obvious colorways or the cheapest entry points into the brand. We are starting with pieces that have something to say and that fit in with the rest of what you find at Noble Store in Bree. View the full Salomon selection at Noble Store and follow the new arrivals via our new arrivals page for everything else that is yet to come.
