Salomon has teamed up with Free People’s activewear brand FP Movement on updates to two of its most popular sneakers. In the first tie-up between the two companies, the new capsule collection reimagines the XT-6 and XT-Whisper in unexpected colorways. According to the Urban Outfitters-owned retailer, the new offering is “designed to activate the aura” and the “vivid gradients celebrate creativity and intention, encouraging wearers to fuel joy through movement.” For the Salomon XT-6, FP Movement uses bold washes of pink, mint, and ivory, which blend into one another. These are emphasized by green accents that bring “unexpected contrast” to the silhouette, the retailer noted. As for the XT-Whisper, this style features warm washes of coral, blush, and peach that meet saturated purple and blue accents, highlighting the shoe’s signature wavy SensiFit construction. Andrea Perez, global president of FP Movement, said in a statement that the retailer has “long admired” the world that Salomon has built. “This collaboration gave us the opportunity to bring our own point of view to two of its most beloved styles,” Perez noted. “Through unexpected color and thoughtful design, we hope to inspire women to move with joy, embrace individuality, and make these styles entirely their own.” For Jenny
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