Salomon XT-4 OG 'Black/Ebony' (L47132900) — Archival OG Heritage Reissue

What Is the Salomon XT-4 OG ‘Black/Ebony’?

The Salomon XT-4 OG ‘Black/Ebony’ (Style Code: L47132900) is a faithful reissue of Salomon’s archival XT-4 trail running silhouette — the generational predecessor to the XT-6 — in its most essential and enduring colorway expression. The OG designation confirms construction fidelity: same last, same proportions, same design details as the original XT-4, not a redesign or lifestyle adaptation. The ‘Black/Ebony’ colorway is the XT-4 OG in a deep tonal two-tone — neutral Black and the rich, warm dark-brown of Ebony (named for the densest and darkest hardwood) — a palette that removes color from the equation and places the entire visual weight on the silhouette’s form and archival construction details. At $145, it is the more accessible of today’s two XT-4 OG colorways — $15 below the ‘White/Lunar Rock/Night Sky’ ($160) — and sits as a mid-range entry in today’s full Salomon lineup. Unisex, US M4–M11 / W5–W12 / EU 36–45.

Quick Facts

• Brand: Salomon (Annecy, France — est. 1947)
• Platform: XT-4 OG — faithful archival reissue of the original XT-4, pre-XT-6 generation
• Style Code: L47132900
• Colorway: Black / Ebony — deep tonal two-tone, neutral black + warm dark-brown
• Outsole: Contagrip — Salomon multi-surface rubber compound
• Lacing: Quicklace — single-pull lacing system
• Midsole: Heritage-faithful cushioning construction
• Edition: OG Heritage Reissue — not a redesign or lifestyle adaptation
• Gender: Unisex
• Sizing: US M4–M11 / W5–W12 / EU 36–45
• Price: $145
• Category: Archival Trail Heritage / OG Reissue / Collector
• Fit: True to size; size up half for thicker trail socks

Specs & Construction

The XT-4 OG Platform — The Silhouette Before the XT-6

The XT-4 is a mid-sequence generation in Salomon’s XT (‘cross-trail’) running lineage, predating the XT-6 that became Salomon’s cultural breakout silhouette. It represents Salomon’s trail running design at a specific point in its evolution: technically fully formed for cross-terrain racing demands — Contagrip outsole for multi-surface grip, Quicklace for precise single-pull fit, performance upper construction — but with a more compact, original-era profile that predates the XT-6’s more aggressive layered upper aesthetic. The OG designation is a commitment, not a marketing suffix: Salomon has not updated the last, modernized the construction, or adapted the silhouette for lifestyle use. The XT-4 OG is what the original XT-4 was, brought back with full construction fidelity. For the collector who wants to understand the design lineage that produced the XT-6, or who simply wants the XT-4’s more compact, original-era profile rather than the XT-6’s more elaborate construction, the XT-4 OG is the specific and deliberate choice.

The ‘Black/Ebony’ Colorway — Tonal Depth, Not Simple Black

The distinction between Black and Ebony is the key to understanding why this colorway works as well as it does. Black is the neutral anchor: clean, direct, and fully desaturated. On its own, it would produce a flat monochrome. Ebony is not simply a darker black — it is a warmer one. Named for the ebony tree’s heartwood — one of the densest, hardest, and darkest natural materials known to woodworking, prized for its near-black depth and the faint warm-brown undertone visible in strong light — Ebony in a footwear colorway carries that same quality: a very dark tone that reads as near-black in most lighting conditions but reveals a subtle warmth (brown, rather than blue or grey) when seen in direct light. This warmth is what separates Black/Ebony from a standard all-black colorway: the two tones share the same dark register but differ in temperature, creating a tonal two-tone that has depth and interior complexity rather than flat uniformity. On the XT-4 OG’s multi-panel upper, this difference in temperature between the panels is the detail that rewards close attention — the shoe reads as near-monochrome from a distance and reveals its two-tone character up close. It is the most enduringly wearable colorway in the XT-4 OG lineup for exactly this reason: the palette is simultaneously dark enough to work with nearly any outfitting and considered enough to reward the buyer who notices the distinction.

XT-4 OG ‘Black/Ebony’ vs. ‘White/Lunar Rock/Night Sky’ — Two Colorway Directions

Both are faithful OG reissues of the same archival XT-4 platform. The Black/Ebony at $145 is the more accessible entry and the more versatile daily colorway; the White/Lunar Rock/Night Sky at $160 is the more atmospheric and collectible three-tone expression.

Sizing — Unisex Conversion Table (Men’s / Women’s / EU)

This shoe uses men’s / unisex sizing. Women typically size down 1 size from their women’s US size (e.g., women’s US 8 → men’s US 7 / EU 40). True to size. Size up half for thicker trail socks.

Who Is the Salomon XT-4 OG ‘Black/Ebony’ For?

Three profiles: the XT-4 OG collector who wants the archival XT-4 platform at its most accessible price point ($145, vs $160 for the White/Lunar Rock/Night Sky) and in its most enduringly wearable colorway — a dark tonal two-tone that works across more styling contexts than any other XT-4 OG colorway; the heritage buyer who wants the XT-4’s original-era compact profile and OG construction fidelity rather than the XT-6’s more elaborate layered aesthetic, and who wants it in a colorway that does not require any styling coordination — Black/Ebony works with virtually everything; and the tonal two-tone buyer who understands that the Black/Ebony pairing is not simply ‘all-black’ but a depth play between two very dark tones of different temperature — a detail that rewards attention and distinguishes this from a flat monochrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the style code for the Salomon XT-4 OG ‘Black/Ebony’?
A: The style code is L47132900.

Q: What is ‘Ebony’ and how is it different from Black?
A: Ebony is named for ebony heartwood — one of the densest and darkest natural materials, with a near-black depth and a faint warm-brown undertone visible in direct light. In this colorway, Black is the neutral, fully desaturated anchor; Ebony is the warmer, near-black tone with subtle brown depth. Together they create a tonal two-tone that reads as near-monochrome from a distance but reveals interior warmth up close — not a simple all-black colorway.

Q: What does ‘OG’ mean on the XT-4 OG?
A: OG confirms the reissue is faithful to the original XT-4 — same last, same construction, same proportions and design details as the archival silhouette. It is not a redesign, not a lifestyle adaptation, and not an updated version. Salomon uses ‘OG’ to distinguish faithful archival reissues from modified versions.

Q: How is the XT-4 OG different from the XT-6?
A: The XT-4 is a generational predecessor to the XT-6 in Salomon’s cross-trail running lineage — predating it with a more compact, original-era profile. The XT-6 became Salomon’s cultural breakout silhouette and is available as a current mainline shoe. The XT-4 OG is an archival reissue at OG construction fidelity.

Q: How does the Black/Ebony compare to the White/Lunar Rock/Night Sky colorway?
A: Black/Ebony is a dark tonal two-tone — near-monochrome, maximum styling versatility, $145. White/Lunar Rock/Night Sky is an atmospheric three-tone spanning light to dark — more visual complexity, more collectible palette, $160. Same platform and OG construction fidelity in both.

Q: Is this shoe true to size?
A: Yes. Size up half for thicker trail socks. Women should size down approximately 1 size from their women’s US size (e.g., women’s US 8 → men’s US 7 / EU 40).