{"product_id":"salomon-xt-6-gore-tex-silver-cloud-blackl49201400","title":"Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX 'Silver Cloud\/Black' (L49201400) — Waterproof Trail-to-Street Sneaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is the Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX ‘Silver Cloud\/Black’?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSalomon XT-6 GORE-TEX ‘Silver Cloud\/Black’ (Style Code: L49201400)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the all-weather evolution of one of the most culturally significant trail running silhouettes of the past decade. Built by \u003cstrong\u003eSalomon\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Annecy, France-born outdoor sports brand founded in 1947 — the XT-6 was originally engineered for elite ultra-trail racing and has since become a defining icon of the gorpcore and outdoor-streetwear crossover movement. The GORE-TEX edition integrates a \u003cstrong\u003eGORE-TEX® waterproof breathable membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e into the XT-6’s already formidable construction, adding full weather protection to its \u003cstrong\u003eContagrip® MA outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Foam+ midsole\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eQuicklace™ system\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ‘Silver Cloud\/Black’ colorway delivers a clean, tonal silver-white and deep black pairing that is equally credible on mountain terrain and city streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salomon (Annecy, France — est. 1947)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e XT-6 GORE-TEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e L49201400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Cloud \/ Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e GORE-TEX® — 100% waterproof, breathable membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contagrip® MA — aggressive lug pattern, wet\/dry traction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Energy Foam+ — responsive cushioning and energy return\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quicklace™ — one-pull fast-lace system with integrated garage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex (US M4–11 \/ W5–12 \/ EU 36–45)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $169\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trail Running \/ Outdoor Lifestyle \/ All-Weather Sneaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e True to size; GTX lining slightly snugger — wide-footed wearers may size up half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnical mesh and synthetic overlays with integrated GORE-TEX® waterproof breathable membrane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproofing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGORE-TEX® — 100% waterproof, windproof, breathable; moisture-vapor permeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy Foam+ — Salomon’s responsive cushioning compound with energy return\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutsole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContagrip® MA — aggressive multi-directional lug pattern for trail and urban traction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuicklace™ — one-pull system with integrated lace garage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColorway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver Cloud \/ Black — tonal silver-white upper with deep black accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL49201400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnisex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS Men’s 4–11 \/ Women’s 5–12 \/ EU 36–45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$169\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalomon — Annecy, France (est. 1947)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Salomon XT-6 — From Ultra-Trail to Street Icon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXT-6\u003c\/strong\u003e is Salomon’s most culturally influential silhouette and one of the defining sneakers of the 2020s outdoor-streetwear crossover. It was originally developed for the \u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the world’s most prestigious 100-mile mountain ultramarathon, held annually in Chamonix, France — and the surrounding world of elite alpine trail racing. The XT-6’s distinctive aesthetic — aggressive lug outsole, layered technical upper, complex overlay geometry, and visible midsole architecture — was purely functional in origin. Its crossover into streetwear began organically through the gorpcore movement, as fashion-forward buyers recognized that the XT-6’s aggressive, technical look was unlike anything produced by lifestyle sneaker brands. By the early 2020s, the XT-6 had been adopted by high-fashion houses, appeared in runway presentations, and become a staple in the collections of both trail runners and urban fashion buyers. The GORE-TEX version adds a critical layer of genuine performance functionality — making the XT-6 GTX the most capable and all-weather-ready version of the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSalomon’s Key Technologies — Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGORE-TEX®:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed by W. L. Gore \u0026amp; Associates (est. 1969, Newark, Delaware), the GORE-TEX membrane contains approximately 1.4 billion pores per cm² — 20,000× smaller than a water droplet but 700× larger than a water vapor molecule. This makes it simultaneously 100% waterproof and breathable. On the XT-6 GTX, the membrane is laminated behind the technical mesh upper, preserving the silhouette’s aesthetic while delivering full weather protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContagrip® MA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salomon’s proprietary outsole rubber compound, developed specifically for mountain and trail use. The MA (Multi-purpose Application) formulation uses a multi-durometer rubber blend — harder zones for durability, softer zones for grip — with an aggressive lug geometry that channels mud and debris away from the contact patch. On the XT-6 GTX, Contagrip MA provides reliable traction across wet rock, mud, loose trail, and urban surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Foam+:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salomon’s responsive midsole compound — a compression-molded foam that balances cushioning volume with energy return, reducing fatigue on long efforts while maintaining ground feel on technical terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuicklace™:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salomon’s signature one-pull lacing system. A single pull of the lace tab tightens the entire shoe evenly; excess lace is stored in an integrated garage on the tongue. Quicklace eliminates the need to re-tie and provides a consistently secure fit across changing terrain — a critical feature for trail use that has also become one of the XT-6’s most recognizable design signatures in streetwear contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ‘Silver Cloud\/Black’ Colorway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Cloud\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, cool white with a slight silvery undertone — not pure white, but the color of high-altitude overcast sky or freshly fallen snow in shade. On the XT-6 GTX, it covers the primary mesh upper and midsole, giving the shoe a clean, almost monochromatic base. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e appears on the overlays, Contagrip outsole, and Quicklace system, providing structure and contrast without breaking the colorway’s tonal coherence. The Silver Cloud\/Black combination is the most versatile and seasonless in the XT-6 GTX lineup: it pairs with black, grey, navy, earth tones, and all-white outfits without effort. For buyers who want the XT-6’s technical credibility in a colorway that works across a full wardrobe, Silver Cloud\/Black is the definitive choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eXT-6 GORE-TEX vs. Standard XT-6 — Key Differences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eXT-6 GORE-TEX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eXT-6 (Standard)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproofing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGORE-TEX® — 100% waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — weather-resistant at best\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly firmer \/ less breathable in heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore breathable in warm\/dry conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest weather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRain, snow, wet trail, mixed conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry trail, warm weather, indoor\/urban\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutsole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContagrip® MA (identical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContagrip® MA (identical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuicklace™ (identical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuicklace™ (identical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice premium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher — GORE-TEX licensing adds cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is the Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX ‘Silver Cloud\/Black’ For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shoe is for the buyer at the intersection of genuine outdoor performance and fashion-forward street style — the person who runs trails on weekends and wears technical footwear on weekdays, who appreciates that the XT-6’s aesthetic was earned through real performance engineering rather than designed for lifestyle from the start. The Silver Cloud\/Black is the right colorway for buyers who want maximum wardrobe versatility: clean enough to wear daily, technical enough to use in actual wet conditions. If you want one XT-6 GTX that works across every context, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the style code for the Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX ‘Silver Cloud\/Black’?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The style code is \u003cstrong\u003eL49201400\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX fully waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The GORE-TEX® membrane provides 100% waterproofing — water cannot penetrate the membrane in rain or wet conditions. The shoe is not designed for full submersion but performs reliably in all standard wet-weather scenarios including heavy rain, puddles, and wet trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Contagrip on Salomon shoes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Contagrip® is Salomon’s proprietary outsole rubber system. The MA (Multi-purpose Application) variant used on the XT-6 GTX uses a multi-durometer blend with an aggressive lug geometry designed for traction on wet rock, mud, loose trail, and mixed urban surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Quicklace on Salomon shoes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Quicklace™ is Salomon’s one-pull lacing system. A single pull of the lace tab tightens the shoe evenly across the entire foot; excess lace stores in a built-in garage on the tongue. No re-tying needed — it provides a consistently secure fit and is one of the XT-6’s most recognizable design features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX fit true to size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, true to size for most wearers. The GORE-TEX lining adds slight internal volume compared to the standard XT-6 — buyers with wider feet or a higher instep may prefer to size up half a size. Available in US Men’s 4–11 \/ Women’s 5–12 \/ EU 36–45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Salomon XT-6 a trail shoe or a lifestyle shoe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Originally both — the XT-6 was engineered for elite ultra-trail racing (specifically the UTMB circuit) and later adopted by the fashion and streetwear world through the gorpcore movement. 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