New In - Karhu Mestari

KARHU has long been a champion of both sport and innovation. With an authentic
heritage in athletics and a deep connection to the Finnish principles of design
simplicity and running purity, KARHU has spent the last century and beyond developing
world class footwear and industry-changing midsole technologies. This fall, we look
to celebrate our rich history with the release of our iconic silhouette from the 70s, the
Mestari.

The Mestari was introduced to the world in the 1970s with the first trademarked
Air Cushion midsole unit in a performance shoe. “Mestari” is the Finnish word for
champion, a nod back to the early days when KARHU footwear was referred to as
mestarin jalkinee, “the shoe of champions”. The Mestari became an instant top seller,
and our novel Air Cushion technology would go on to be replicated throughout the
industry.

The Mestari is re-texturised through the eyes of Pien Barendregt and Maxime van
Namen, making it contemporary and adding to its legacy.

Pien Studio is a design studio and fashion brand based in Amsterdam that focuses on
textile craft products.

The Mestari is now available in store & online.

Lookin forward to seeing you.

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