For their second drop, Salomon and Carhartt W.I.P. reunite, reinterpreting the X-ALP, a silhouette that bridges outdoor performance and utilitarian heritage. The collaboration reaffirms shared values such as functionality, durability, and a design approach that prioritizes substance without sacrificing a strong visual identity.
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A collaboration that combines sport, workwear and lifestyle
Carhartt W.I.P. and the translation of workwear into contemporary language
Always capable of transforming workwear into a contemporary cultural code, Carhartt W.I.P reinterprets a key model from the Salomon universe with a more rugged, concrete, and conscious aesthetic. The result is a sneaker that retains its technical DNA yet fits seamlessly into a lifestyle context, moving between urban environments and extreme landscapes.
Salomon X-ALP: a technical sneaker designed to last
The X-ALP Carhartt W.I.P is born from years of shared design experience and in-depth materials research. Grainy leather and suede inserts define the shoe’s structure, while Carhartt W.I.P.’s signature camouflage introduces an instantly recognizable visual element, strengthening the connection with the world of workwear and the culture that surrounds it.
Materials, protection and functionality at the heart of the design
Function and protection remain central to the project. The protective toecap, ripstop fabric, Sensifit™ system, and Contagrip® outsole are integrated into a streamlined design, engineered to last and adapt to a variety of environments. A sneaker built to withstand everyday wear and tear, but also to tell a story of solidity and vision.
A visual campaign between narrative and cinematic imagery
Completing the project is a visual campaign directed by Bailey Marklew that pushes the collaboration into a narrative and almost cinematic dimension. Set in a remote outpost plagued by electromagnetic anomalies and gravitational distortions, the campaign follows a group of researchers as an invisible presence manifests.
A creature perceptible only through moving filaments, as if searching for something once lost but still existing. A powerful image that becomes a metaphor for what endures over time: function, memory, and identity.
Salomon x Carhartt W.I.P.: A Dialogue Between Performance, Culture, and Design
The Salomon x Carhartt W.I.P collaboration is part of a broader dialogue between technical performance, streetwear culture and contemporary design, speaking to a community that recognizes value in what is built to last, evolve and maintain consistency over time.
Availability and Prices
The Carhartt W.I.P. X-ALP is available from December 18th at 10:00 am on salomon.com, carhartt-wip.com, at the Salomon Store in Milan Brera (Corso Garibaldi, 12) and at selected retailers, starting from €160.00.
