Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX 'Black Silver' (L47450600)
Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX 'Black Silver' (L47450600)
Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX — 'Black Silver' (L47450600)
The Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX 'Black Silver' is the definitive all-weather, all-season expression of the XT-6 silhouette — taking one of the most culturally significant trail running shoes of the past decade and equipping it with GORE-TEX waterproof breathable technology for protection against rain, wet trails, and unpredictable conditions without sacrificing the XT-6's iconic technical aesthetic. The 'Black Silver' colorway is the most elemental and versatile in the XT-6 GORE-TEX lineup — a high-contrast palette of deep black and metallic silver that highlights the shoe's aggressive technical construction while remaining effortlessly wearable across urban and outdoor contexts.
Key Design Details
- Silhouette: Salomon XT-6 — one of the most culturally significant trail running silhouettes of the past decade, beloved by sneaker collectors and streetwear enthusiasts worldwide for its aggressive, technical aesthetic and Salomon's outdoor performance heritage
- Technology: GORE-TEX waterproof breathable membrane — the industry's gold standard in waterproof breathable technology, bonded to the upper to provide complete waterproof protection while allowing moisture vapor from perspiration to escape, keeping feet dry from both external wet conditions and internal perspiration across all-day wear and all-season use
- Colorway: Black Silver (L47450600) — a high-contrast, elemental palette of deep black and metallic silver that is simultaneously the most technically serious and the most universally wearable colorway in the XT-6 GORE-TEX lineup — the black provides a clean, versatile base that works across every context from technical trail use to urban streetwear, while the silver accents highlight the shoe's aggressive construction details and reinforce the sense of technical precision and performance engineering that defines the XT-6 GORE-TEX
- Upper: GORE-TEX integrated mesh and synthetic construction — the waterproof membrane is seamlessly integrated into the XT-6's multi-material upper, preserving the silhouette's iconic technical aesthetic while adding complete waterproof protection
- Midsole: Salomon's Energy Cell+ midsole for lightweight cushioning and energy return on varied terrain
- Outsole: Contagrip outsole — Salomon's proprietary rubber compound providing superior grip on wet and dry surfaces, now working in concert with GORE-TEX waterproofing for complete wet-weather performance
- Lacing: Salomon's Quicklace system — the brand's signature single-pull lacing mechanism for fast, secure, and precise fit adjustment in any conditions
- Style Code: L47450600
- Colorway: Black Silver
- Brand: Salomon
- Gender: Unisex
- Category: Trail Running / Outdoor Lifestyle / All-Weather / GORE-TEX
Sizing
Available in US Men's sizes 4–11 / Women's sizes 5–12 / EU 36–45. Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX fits true to size. Note that the GORE-TEX membrane may feel slightly snugger than the standard XT-6; for use with thicker socks or a more relaxed fit, consider sizing up half a size.
About the Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX 'Black Silver'
Salomon is the French outdoor performance brand founded in Annecy in 1947, celebrated for its technical excellence in trail running, skiing, and outdoor sports. The XT-6 is Salomon's most culturally significant trail running silhouette — a shoe that has transcended its performance origins to become a cornerstone of the outdoor-meets-fashion movement. The XT-6 GORE-TEX takes this cultural icon and equips it with the world's leading waterproof breathable technology, creating a version of the XT-6 that is not only stylistically compelling but genuinely functional in wet, cold, and unpredictable conditions. Within the broader XT-6 family, the GORE-TEX version occupies a distinct position: where the standard XT-6 colorways — Icicle Nirvana, Roasted Clay, Vanilla Ice/Fired Brick, and others — prioritize lifestyle aesthetics and colorway storytelling, the XT-6 GORE-TEX 'Black Silver' prioritizes all-season capability and technical credibility, delivered through the most elemental and universally wearable color combination in the lineup. For those who want the XT-6's trail performance heritage and cultural cachet to work as hard in November rain as in summer sunshine.