END. Partners with Salomon for Inaugural ‘XT-Wings 2’ Release

Adding to its growing roster of collaborators, UK-based retailer END. has unveiled a first look at its inaugural link-up with Salomon. 

Founded almost 80 years ago, Salomon has seen a rapid rise in recent years. With the dominance of Gorpcore in menswear, the comfort offered by the performance-driven label, along with its ever-popular colourways, has meant that the brand’s efforts are in-demand more than ever before.

Now, for its debut release, the pair have readied a tonal iteration of the latter’s epochal XT-Wings 2 silhouette. 

Inspired by the Sahara desert and the Marathon de Sables — the world’s toughest footrace which takes place over six days — the new collaboration is built on the high-performance qualities that Salomon has become known for. 

Dubbed the “Sirocco,” a name for the harsh winds that originate where the challenge takes place, the XT-Wings 2 is dressed in an earthy desert-inspired make-up comprised of both brown mesh uppers  — to mimic sand dunes — and neutral dusty hues across the sole unit. 

In true Salomon style, the sneaker has been crafted with a breathable mesh upper, while a specialist chassis system and signature grip technology provides optimal comfort no matter what terrain. Rounding out the design is Salomon’s signature toggle, re-imagined in white for a clean contrast to the shoe’s earthy aesthetics.