La Sportiva TX4

It’s not often function meets fashion, so when it does, it’s time to listen up. Hiking shoes are the unlikely styles that are soaring, thanks to practical, outdoorsy outfits being part of the all-things-Y2K revival. Salomon’s practical, stylish shoes (the XT-6 in particular) were the first trekking trainers to become popular among the fashion elite (including being worn by Rihanna) – but it looks like La Sportiva could be set to take over. “This kind of functional shoe shape is so popular right now, especially with the ‘Gorpcore’ trend being key,” explains sneakerhead Kai Kho. “Salomon has managed to build such a reputation within the industry, but it’s only a matter of time before Sportiva are also worn by celebrities and stocked at big retailers, just like Salomon.”

With TikTok already backing La Sportiva TX4s, and the practical punchy kicks already being spotted around London hot spots, watch this space.

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