Parisian menswear boutique The Broken Arm links up with Salomon for yet another project in 2023. Landing as the 10th offering within the duo’s catalogue, the X-Alpages adds to the collaborative history, once again transforming Salomon’s technical silhouette by veering off with Folklore-inspired storytelling. Loaded with details and eye-catching hues, this “Biking Red Lilac” colourway lives up to the standard set by the previous X- Désalpes edition from ’21, a favourite among trail-loving sneakerheads. Whether you’ve been keeping up with the two brands since the Salomon Snowcross in ’15, copped the cowhide covered XT-Quest from earlier this year or have just stumbled across this shoe for the first time, The Broken Arm x Salomon X-Alpages “Biking Red Lilac” is the perfect pair, regardless of your reasoning!
Combining a rich mixture of reds and pinks, the tasteful colour palette rivals any other you can put against it, shining the X-Alpages silhouette in a unique light. A hairy suede on the forefoot bears the brunt of hard-wearing treks and city-based commutes, disguising any future creases within its soft brushed texture. Head onto the top portion of the upper however and a softer suede is adorned by a deep red contrast stitch and a metallic GORE-TEX badge, a must for any functional-minded GORP-enthusiasts out there. Similar to the X-Désalpes iteration from ’21, the tongue features an embroidered accent, depicting a traditional walking stick that fits into what Salomon is calling “Folkloric Detailing”. A small, looped thread is sewn onto the top off the top of the stick, giving you the option to hang the engraved lucky charm that arrives in the box, “The Broken Arm Refuge – Keep Me Safe” stamped onto its tin surface. Of course, all of this attention to detail is made practical thanks to the Contragrip Edging Chassis outsole, allowing you to tackle any mountainside you’ve set your sights on.
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