{"id":25045,"date":"2026-05-15T10:44:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T16:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=25045"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:46:13","slug":"salomon-ray-beams-xt-whisper-blueberry-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=25045","title":{"rendered":"Salomon and Ray BEAMS Launch XT-WHISPER \u201cBlueberry Cheesecake\u201d Sneaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salomon.com\/en-us\">Salomon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beams.co.jp\/en\/raybeams\/\">Ray BEAMS<\/a> are back with another lifestyle-ready trail hybrid, this time serving a \u201cblueberry cheesecake\u201d take on the XT-WHISPER that leans sweet in color but stays serious on performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For anyone following sneaker collabs, this Salomon XT-WHISPER Ray BEAMS version stands out as a must-see release.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"blueberry-cheesecake-for-your-feet\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\">Blueberry cheesecake for your feet<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For this domestic-exclusive release, Ray BEAMS and Salomon used \u201cblueberry cheesecake\u201d as the starting point for the color story. 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height: 295px;\" \/> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <!-- close group --> <\/div> <!-- close row --> <\/div>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">This unique collab, the XT-WHISPER done by Salomon in partnership with Ray BEAMS, feels indulgent without turning cartoonish more dessert bar in Daikanyama than candy shop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Ray BEAMS has tuned the shades to its own signature nuance, softening the purple just enough to sit in that sweet spot between playful and polished. Stepping into this pair, you immediately notice the creative exchange between Salomon and Ray BEAMS on their XT-WHISPER silhouette a distinctly urban, almost futuristic mood, perfect for wide trousers, skirts, or tapered track pants.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"trail-dna-city-attitude\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Trail DNA, city attitude<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Underneath the dessert-coded palette, this is still very much a Salomon. The XT-WHISPER keeps a slim, streamlined silhouette that feels light and sharp from the side, instead of bulky or overly \u201coutdoor.\u201d In fact, merging trail and street DNA is core to the Salomon XT-WHISPER Ray BEAMS collaborative approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Salomon\u2019s core tech remains fully intact:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>SensiFit<\/strong>\u00a0cradles the foot for a snug, wraparound fit, creating that \u201clocked-in\u201d feeling without pressure points. Notably, these comfort upgrades are signature on the Salomon XT-WHISPER Ray BEAMS edition too.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The\u00a0<strong>Agile Chassis System<\/strong>\u00a0underfoot brings stability and support, especially when you move off smooth pavements onto uneven ground or longer walks. The innovative spirit found in all Salomon XT-WHISPER Ray BEAMS collabs is present here as well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The shoe arrives as a true crossover: a trail-bred model reimagined through dreamy, Ray BEAMS styling. You get a pair that can handle city miles, weekend trips, and light outdoor use, all while looking like a considered fashion choice rather than a compromise. 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