Salomon’s Earthy Hiking Sneaker Is Almost Too Classy for the Trails

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersSalomon's Luxe Leather X-Alp Is Like a Hike-able Dress ShoeSalomon's next X-Alp sneaker gives more dress shoe vibes than a hiking sneaker.The model comes wrapped in top-tier materials, nice colorways, and an overall stylishly outdoorsy look on a normal day. But the new X-Alp Alpine Echoes sneaker takes things up a luxe notch.For starters, it lands in this very pleasing "Black/Earth Brown" colorway, which pairs quite nicely with the fine leather and technical mesh uppers. It also keeps all of its mountain-ready touches like the protective toe cap, grippy rubber soles, and ample cushioning. It just now looks like a formal sneaker that you can hike in.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Again, the X-Alp model was already quite stylish, having even appeared in a full-suede look before. Not to mention, the trail sneaker has enjoyed some fashion-y spins by MM6 Maison Margiela and Carhartt WIP.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Salomon's creative director Heikki Salonen may be against the brand becoming "fashionable." But it keeps making shoes, like the X-Alps, that look good enough for life beyond the great outdoors.Priced at $230, the new X-Alp Alpine Echoes "Black/Earth Brown" sneakers are scheduled to drop on August 1 on Salomon's website.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendFrom Salomon to adidas, Browse This Week’s Best Sneaker ReleasesSalomon's Sturdiest Hiking Shoe Is Basically BulletproofMM6's Luxe Salomon Mule Lives Beyond the TrailTop-Tier Salomons Come From This Top-Tier French Boutique Salomon’s Techy Sneakers Set the Bar. This Tonal, Textural Collab Breaks ItWhat To Read NextNew Balance’s "Brilliant" Dad Shoe Is England-Made, Summer-ApprovedThis Freaky Loafer-Sandal Is Business In Front, Party In BackSalomon’s Earthy Hiking Sneaker Is Almost Too Classy for the TrailsLevi's Look Better Large & Lived-InNike’s Dunk-Coded Sneaker Joins Its Most Exclusive Skate Club The Best Way to Wear Louis Vuitton’s “Vans?” Chanel Jeans