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Salomon XT-Quest Expedition Black Bitter Chocolate has vintage leather overlays
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Brown tones, vintage leather and rope-like laces give this XT-Quest an old mountain-gear look, with a reported 19 October 2026 listing.
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The Salomon XT-Quest Expedition in Black/Bitter Chocolate/Concord Grape is a men's trail shoe styled after classic mountaineering gear. Its style code is L49177400. A reported retailer listing sets the launch for 19 October 2026, though the brand has not confirmed this date.
This timing suggests the shoe is arriving in shops for the late autumn outdoor season.
Bitter Chocolate is the warm, distressed brown that covers the leather overlays. Black forms the base of the mesh upper and the darker structural panels, giving the shoe a grounded, technical look. Concord Grape is a small accent that breaks up the brown and black palette, keeping the shoe from looking like a plain hiking boot.
The finish is deliberately worn to mirror well-used mountain equipment. Leather overlays sit across the upper to protect the foot from trail debris. Suede panels and tear-resistant ripstop fabric strengthen the build.
A tight mesh insert also keeps fine scree and gravel out of the shoe during steep approaches.
The laces look like climbing rope and feed into the quickLACE system, which lets you tighten and lock the shoe with a single pull. This system is a practical update on traditional lacing, especially when wearing thick gloves or dealing with cold conditions. A protective toe cap guards the front from rocks, and sensiFIT wraps the midfoot to hold the foot securely in the upper.
The chassis is built for trail stability and mixed mountain terrain. A 4D Advanced Chassis in the midsole supports the foot on uneven ground. Underneath, an All-Terrain Contagrip outsole adds reliable multi-directional traction.
A milled OrthoLite insole cushions each step inside the shoe. Breathable textile lines the interior, while synthetic materials and rubber make up the durable outer shell.
How this pair sits in the XT-Quest line
In the XT-Quest line, this Expedition version is the most leather-forward of the recent releases, leaning into the vintage mountaineering aesthetic. Salomon brought the XT-Quest back as a chunky, low-profile trail shoe with a thick midsole, protective toe, and quick laces, blending running shoe technology with outdoor utility.
Earlier 2026 releases set a different tone for the line. Pairs like Tapioca/Walnut and Vanilla Ice/Bistro Green arrived in July with lighter colours. January brought dark Gore-Tex editions and neutral synthetic options.
This Expedition pair stands apart by adding Bitter Chocolate leather over a dark base. It gives the line a clear heritage direction.
The combination of mesh, ripstop, suede and leather gives the upper several distinct textures rather than a single uniform surface. The brown overlays and worn finish carry the expedition theme, while the mesh and protective details keep the shoe recognisably built for trails.
The date 19 October 2026 is a marketplace-listed date, not a confirmed Salomon release date. Buyers should treat it as the date when retailers began listing the pair, and check local shops for actual stock and sizing. Five shops list the pair on record, so availability may vary by region. If you are looking for a trail shoe with a distinct heritage look, this colourway offers something different from the standard technical models.
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Salomon XT-Quest Expedition
Style code: L49177400
from199,99 €184,00 €· 5 shops
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