Salomon has long worked with Japanese boutiques and retailers alike. Some of their most recent collaborations involved Japanese brands, such as atmos, and wander, and COMME Des GARÇONS, to name a few.

Without pausing for a second thought, the France-based label is once again working with boutique giants BEAMS. Interestingly enough, it’s not on their regular XT-6 or other popular sneaker lines, its on the RX Slide 3.0.

Marking the second time the duo have worked on the RX Slide 3.0 and the fifth collaboration overall, this upcoming collaboration steers away from the sporty, trail-ready designs Salomon has come to be known for. Instead, the duo take on a much more intricate design, with a floral-pattern gracing the RX Slide 3.0’s uppers.

The entire slide is painted in earthly tones, with a soft touch of beige acting as the base of the upper, while dark brown suede works on the mud guard. A slightly darker hue appears on the midsole, while the insoles are crafted with a cork-like finish. The result is a nostalgic yet beautiful pair of RX Slide 3.0, one that definitely offers something different to its loyal fanbase.

The BEAMS x Salomon RX Slide 3.0 is expected to drop on 28 April. Prior to that, online pre-orders will begin on 10 April, via BEAMS’ website. They will retail for 13,200JPY (~US$100).

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