Kith Reimagines the Salomon XT-Whisper
After releasing two standout collaborations with Salomon to close out 2024, Kith has returned in 2025 by reimagining another silhouette from the brand.
Available now is the collaborative XT-Whisper, which was released alongside the Kith Women Spring 2025 collection. Kith created two colorways of the unisex shoe with Salomon: one executed in Delicioso and Dark Citron hues, and the other dressed in Vanilla and Transparent Yellow.
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To further stamp the collaboration, both colorways feature Kit branding on the heels, tongues and sockliners, and they come packaged in a co-branded box.
The XT-Whisper is built with mesh uppers with synthetic leather overlays, as well as the brand's Sensifit application, which was added for both hold and comfort. It also features Salomon's Quicklace system, Contagrip rubber outsoles and TPU toecap and heel chassis.
The two Kith for Salomon XT-Whisper colorways can be shopped at all Kith shops, as well as via Kith.com, CA.Kith.com, EU.Kith.com and the Kith App. The shoes are a unisex product offered in men's sizing and retail for $150.
The Salomon XT-Whisper is a trail runner from 2000, specifically introduced as a women's version of the XT-Hawk. The brand revived the silhouette in December 2024 and now sits in its Sportstyle category.
Peter Verry is the Senior News and Features Editor for Athletic and Outdoor at Footwear News. He oversees coverage of the two fast-paced and ultracompetitive markets, which includes conducting in-depth interviews with industry leaders and writing stories on sneakers and outdoor shoes. He is a lifelong sneaker addict (and shares his newest purchases via @peterverry on Instagram) and spends most of his free time on a trail. He holds an M.A. in journalism from Hofstra University and can be reached at peter.verry@footwearnews.com.
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