[Update 6 Sep 2023] Following its pre-order phase, the and wander x Salomon XA Pro 3D GORE-TEX will be available for the general public starting 6 September via and wander.

[Update 22 Aug 2023] Official images of the and wander x Salomon XA Pro 3D GORE-TEX have now arrived. Pre-order the pair via and wander’s website starting 11 August and expect orders to be shipped end September. Retail price is set at 33,000 JPY (~US$227) per pair.

and wander and Salomon are two faces of the growing gorpcore movement. It’s not the first time the outdoor specialists pitched the same tent together, having collaborated on the XT-SLATE Advanced and Jungle Ultra Low previously.

Before the sun sets on the year, they return for and wander’s Autumn/Winer 2023 collection that includes the titular and wander x Salomon XA Pro 3D GORE-TEX. Not is much known about the pair nor the rest of the collection since the images are leaks.

From what can be seen, the footwear takes on a predominantly brown hue, dressing the GORE-TEX foundation and tonal renderings on the overlays. Black appears heavily on the sole unit along with a few placements on the laces and the tongue strip.

They’re finished off with branding elements from Salomon on the yellow tongue tag; and wander’s on the tongue strip; and with GORE-TEX on the edge of the toe box.

Re the collection, they subsume an array of high-performance outdoor gear such as down jackets, pants, and bags in various designs.

More details should emerge within the coming weeks so stay tuned!

In the meantime, check out the Nike Dunk Low Vintage “Panda”.