Chicago has always been a hub of innovation and collaboration; this time, the rendezvous of two shoe titans are drawing attention. Notre, the Windy City’s renowned retailer, is ready to unveil its first-ever footwear collaboration with Salomon, adding yet another gem to its collaborative crown.
Teased to the world last week, the Notre x Salomon XT-4 is more than just footwear. It's a narrative, a piece of art that blends the essence of an urban summer with the nostalgia of well-loved shoes. Its design captures the spirit of the fleeting season— those memories of impromptu runs in Millennium Park, to the endless meandering of exploring the concrete jungle.
Its color palette is an ode to nature amidst urbanity. A symphony of beige, brown, and green, the shoe captures the colors of earth, trees, and grass. But what truly makes it a standout is the custom gradient, reminiscent of grass stains, that symbolizes the adventures that come with summer. Those playful tumbles on a grassy knoll, those games of tag that seem to last forever— all immortalized in this design.
But while its aesthetics are firmly rooted in nostalgia, its branding is unmistakably current. The co-branding on the insoles, lateral, and medial sides firmly establishes this as a product of two giants, a collaboration that's as iconic as its creators.
Set to drop on August 25th, exclusively on www.notre-shop.com; this release isn't just a shoe launch. It's an invitation to adventure.