
MM6 X Salomon
Xt Sneakers Men
The MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon XT sneaker is a low-top running-inspired shoe with a breathable engineered mesh upper, synthetic overlays, and a rubber spiked outsole. It includes a removable cushioned footbed and a multi-layer midsole, and is suited for everyday wear and light outdoor use. Reviewers note a narrow fit (sizing up is recommended) and mixed material quality, with the mesh upper praised but synthetic overlays feeling less premium.
- Gender
- male
- Style
- experimental, performance, technical
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
High-performance avant-garde sneaker from the MM6 x Salomon collaboration, featuring a breathable engineered mesh upper, removable cushioned footbed, and a rubber spiked outsole.
Breathable engineered mesh upper, removable cushioned footbed, rubber spiked outsole, iconic numerical grid design.
- Material
- Upper: 100% polyester; Contrast: 100% polyurethane; Lining: 100% polyester; Insole: 100% polyester; Outer sole: 100% rubber
- Style
- experimental, performance, technical
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- breathable engineered mesh upper
- removable cushioned footbed
- rubber spiked outsole
- iconic numerical grid design
- collaboration between MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon
- high-performance avant-garde construction
- engineered mesh for breathability
- spiked outsole for traction
Product Insights
The MM6 X Salomon XT Sneakers Men is a performance-first collaboration (AW22) that became the crown jewel of gorpcore, offering a lifestyle sneaker with trail DNA: breathable mesh, TPU cage, bonded seams, Speedcross-derived Contagrip outsole, and a 5 cm platform heel. The core tradeoff is that while the Off White colorway and chunky silhouette demand voluminous pants for balanced styling, buyers report the shoe runs narrow (requiring half size up), stock insoles are thin, and synthetic overlays feel cheap and crack over time—a fashion piece not designed for running or serious hiking, with standard laces instead of Quicklace, yet retaining runway lineage and avant-garde stance.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Buyers report the shoe runs narrow and recommend sizing up half a size.
- Lace closure
- Uses standard low-profile laces, not Salomon’s Quicklace system.
- Insole
- Buyers report that stock insoles are thin and suggest replacing them for better comfort.
- Synthetic overlays
- Buyers report synthetic leather overlays feel cheap and crack over time.
- Durable construction
- Breathable mesh, TPU cage, bonded seams, and Contagrip outsole add durability.
- Design philosophy
- A performance-first collaboration beginning at AW22, the XT-6 became the gorpcore crown jewel.
- Build quality
- Bonded seams and malleable TPU caging; synthetic overlays feel plasticky to some buyers.
- Outsole
- Multi-directional grip from Speedcross outsole and Contagrip rubber.
- Sole height
- 5 cm heel height gives a platform-like lift.
- Intended use
- Lifestyle sneaker not designed for running or serious hiking.
- Styling
- Off White colorway works with any outfit; voluminous pants balance the chunky silhouette.
- Fashion positioning
- The XT-6 is the crown jewel of gorpcore; the MM6 collaboration has an ongoing runway lineage.
- Lifestyle design
- Contagrip grip, wider toe box, and 5 cm lift suit it for daily wear with avant-garde style.
- Fit
- Runs narrow; after break-in, comfortable for casual wear but insoles are thin and sole is firm.
- Materials
- Polyester mesh upper with polyurethane overlays; mesh is decent, overlays feel cheap and can crack.
- Traction
- Spiked outsole grips wet surfaces, but shoe is a lifestyle piece not for running or hiking.
- Design authenticity
- XT is the original MM6 x Salomon AW22 runway model; XT-MM6 is a later lifestyle evolution.
- Cleaning
- Clean mesh upper with soft brush and mild soap; wipe synthetic overlays with damp cloth.
- Footbed
- Removable footbed can be hand washed separately.
- Overlay durability
- Buyers report synthetic overlays feeling cheap and prone to cracking.
- Stance
- 5 cm heel height creates a prouder stance than most trail shoes.
- Silhouette
- Chunky silhouette demands voluminous pants to balance proportions.
- Colorway
- Off White colorway pairs with any outfit.
- Lineage
- Official Salomon XT family fashion offshoot, not a one-off collaboration.
- Design integrity
- Trail outsole and performance-first design with avant-garde style.
Product record
- Title
- Xt Sneakers Men
- Brand
- MM6 X Salomon
- Price
- 750 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Right-profile view of a low-top running sneaker showing the full lateral side: mesh upper with translucent gray overlay pattern, layered colored midsole with visible structural cutouts, and lace-up tongue and collar.
- Overall silhouetteLow-top athletic shoe shown from the shoe's outer (lateral) side, toe pointing right and heel left; visible full sole stack and upper to the collar.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.46 · w 0.92 · h 0.34 (high) - Upper materialLight beige fine-knit or engineered mesh upper with a semi-translucent smooth synthetic gray overlay forming angular wave-like cage lines over the midfoot and forefoot.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.70 · h 0.26 (high) - Collar and tonguePadded black collar lining and black tongue top visible, creating contrast against the light upper.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Lacing systemWhite round laces threaded through fabric/loop eyelets that are integrated into the gray overlay; laces tied on top of the tongue.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.14 (high) - Midsole stackMulti-layer midsole: a bright turquoise thin foam stripe above a dark purple structural plate with cutouts, and a cream/beige cushioning layer below; the midsole tapers toward the toe.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.84 · h 0.16 (high) - OutsoleBlack rubber outsole visible at the very bottom edge, providing ground contact area under the toe and heel.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.08 (high) - Lateral printed text on upper“SALOMON”
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.11 (high) - Midsole marking“acs”
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.69 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow under the shoe and even front lighting.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background filling the frame; shoe is centered horizontally and sits on a subtle oval drop shadow.
- Shot compositionProfile crop showing the full lateral side of the shoe with some space above and below; shoe is fully visible and unobstructed.
- Lighting and shadowDiffuse, even lighting with a soft shadow directly beneath the sole aligned with the shoe's length; minimal specular highlights on synthetic overlays.
Colors
light beige· upper mesh#D4CAA4medium gray· overlay cage#A29D9Cblack· collar and tongue#0E0D0Bwhite· laces#D5CAA3bright turquoise· midsole stripecream beige· midsole cushioning#D3CAA5dark purple· midsole structural plate#321D2Cblack· outsole- Overall silhouetteLow-top athletic shoe shown from the shoe's outer (lateral) side, toe pointing right and heel left; visible full sole stack and upper to the collar.
- 02

Product
Two athletic sneakers shown from the rear/heel and partial outsole; visible layered midsole, textured upper, knit collar, and patterned rubber outsole.
- Rear heel counterRounded heel counter with smooth, slightly textured beige synthetic upper wrapping the back of the shoe; vertical seam stitch visible at the center back of the heel.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Upper material and overlayBeige upper with a subtle micro-textured or mesh surface and light gray structural overlay lines printed or bonded over the beige base on the lateral side.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high) - Collar and liningBlack knit padded collar and interior lining with a soft textile appearance around the ankle opening.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Layered midsole stackVisible multi-layer midsole composed of a bright turquoise foam/topsole band above a glossy dark purple structural piece that sits above a beige base sole section.
- Outsole tread and patternBlack rubber outsole with molded tread pattern and raised chevron-like lugs; outsole of the left shoe is shown facing upward revealing the tread across most of the left half of the image.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.49 · h 0.48 (high) - Small printed marking on midsole“Short block of white characters printed on the glossy dark purple midsole element reading 'CICS'.”Partial
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.66 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Laces and eyestayWhite flat laces tied across the forefoot with visible white lace loops at the shoe's throat.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.40 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel-to-forefoot profileShoe is shown at a low rear three-quarter angle revealing the heel height, recessed midsole cutouts, and the underside of the opposite shoe sitting behind it.
Other
Studio-style product shot on a pale gray background with soft shadowing; two shoes arranged to show rear heel and outsole details.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes positioned on a neutral pale gray background; the right shoe shows the lateral rear and the left shoe is rotated to show the outsole.
- Lighting and shadowsEven, diffuse studio lighting with soft shadow beneath the shoes and subtle highlights on the glossy midsole element.
- Image qualitySharp focus on shoes with minimal noise and natural color rendering; no visible hands or props.
Colors
warm beige· upper#D5C9A5light gray· structural overlaysblack· collar and lining#0E0D0Cbright turquoise· midsole top band#64D2DDdeep plum gloss· midsole glossy element#3C2334matte black· outsole#141413white· laces- Rear heel counterRounded heel counter with smooth, slightly textured beige synthetic upper wrapping the back of the shoe; vertical seam stitch visible at the center back of the heel.
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of athletic sneakers showing mesh beige uppers, grey toe overlays, white criss-cross laces over a central black tongue strip, turquoise midsole accent, and black padded collar with visible branding inside the heel.
- Pair placementTwo shoes shown side-by-side in a matched top-down orientation with toes at the top of the image and heels at the bottom.
- Upper materialBeige open mesh fabric covers the forefoot and vamp area on both shoes, showing a fine hexagonal/diamond knit texture.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.45 (high) - Toe overlaySmooth light grey synthetic overlay wraps the toe cap and extends along the outer toe edge on both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Lacing systemWhite round laces arranged in a criss-cross pattern through fabric eyelets and secured over a central black tongue strip on each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.19 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.40 (high) - Tongue and center stripBlack tongue panel with a vertical black strip running down the center beneath the laces on both shoes; strip contrasts with beige upper.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high) - Midsole accentA bright turquoise stripe runs along the lateral midsole edge, visible on both shoes between the upper and the sole.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.68 (high) - Heel and collarBlack padded collar and heel lining with visible cushion profile around the ankle opening; inner heel area is black mesh.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high) - Overlay graphicsThin translucent grey structural overlays form curved lines over the midfoot toward the laces on both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high) - Outsole visible edgeBlack outsole edge and small beige midsole visible at the heel, seen below the turquoise stripe.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.78 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.78 · w 0.34 · h 0.16 (high) - Insole printed branding“SALOMON”
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Insole size circle text“23456 12 13 16 19 20 21 6”Partial
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.76 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium) - Tongue marking“XT-6”Partial
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a neutral light grey background with soft shadowing beneath the shoes; image is well lit and centered.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph showing both shoes fully within the frame, evenly spaced and parallel.
- Background and shadowUniform light grey background with subtle soft shadows directly beneath each shoe indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (low) - LightingEven diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights; materials show true color and texture with gentle highlights on overlays.
Colors
beige· upper mesh#DBC59Clight grey· toe overlayturquoise· midsole accentwhite· lacesblack· collar and insole#0E0D0B
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/Sneakers, r/moresneakers, r/RepsneakersDogsReddit users have mixed feelings about the MM6 X Salomon sneakers, praising their unique style and comfort for everyday wear but criticizing the cheap-feeling materials and narrow fit.
Opinions are mixed: some users like the unique style and find them comfortable after breaking in, while others criticize the cheap materials, narrow fit, and thin insoles.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday casual wear
- Fashion/style statement
- Light outdoor and trail use
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs New Balance 990v6
The MM6 x Salomon ACS Pro fits similarly to the 990v6 in D width when sizing up half a size.
vs Jordan 1 Low OG / Adidas Forum Low
For reference, the reviewer goes half size up in Jordan 1 Lows but true to size in Adidas Forums, and went half size up in these.
Source Threads
Sizing advice for MM6 x Salomon ACS Pro
I just got a pair and honestly wish i sized up
u/SaltyValue159View thread →
Detailed review of MM6 x Salomon ACS Pro
Material quality is pretty uhh.. Underwhelming to say the least. Cheap and plasticky feeling synthetic leather overlays. The mesh panels feel pretty nice though. The caging along the sides seems to be made of TPU that is malleable so it doesn’t seem like it’d break or crack. Overall though, I like them a lot more than I thought I would.
u/Feilong4r/moresneakersView thread →
Replica MM6 x Salomon ACS Pro quality assessment
They look very good to me, they are not perfect but who cares, on foot you cant notice it, enjoy
u/RealShoddyView thread →