This April, KARHU is once again putting the Finnish mascot, the legendary sports bear, centre stage with the Mascot Pack 2. This carefully curated collection is a celebration of KARHU’s very own bear, the symbol that adorns each of our shoes and by which we are known in the world of sport and fashion.

Originally considered an object of good fortune, the mascot concept dates all the way back to the early 1800s. Sports organizations popularized the mascot by first using live animals as entertainment for spectators and intimidation for rivals. Over time, mascots evolved into larger-than-life caricatures whose job it was to excite fans and motivate athletes.

While researching a modern-day face for the Mascot Pack, the KARHU design team was inspired by several illustrations from our archives—specifically the 1960s Trampas Bear and a 1980s comic strip that introduced Kris the Karhu Bear. For our latest drop, we continue the story of Kris the Karhu Bear as he auditions to become KARHU’s newest mascot.

The Aria 95 featured two technological innovations in running footwear: an internal carbon fiber fulcrum in the midsole for a smooth transition, and a mono tongue upper construction for added comfort. This iconic 90s Karhu model is an easy to wear and comfortable shoe and remains an integral part of the SS21 Karhu legend collection.

Materials: 
- Lycra monosock construction 
- Suede overlays 
- Water-repellent nylon
- Embroidered detail on toe 
- Rope laces
- Reflective detail

The Fusion 2.0 is a salute to the original Karhu ‘Fusion’ model from 1996 when it was the top running shoe in the collection. To bring back the ‘Fusion’ from the archives, Karhu reworked the model with its original designer and launched it as the Fusion 2.0.

Materials:  
- Suede overlays 
- Mesh
- Rope laces 
- Pull tab
- Reflective details 
- Speckled EVA midsole
- Special designed “Mascot” Pack footbed
- Special designed “Mascot” Pack shoebox 

 

The Mephisto Rainbow Mamouth shoe is specially crafted to make it feel like your walking on air. Featuring integrated SOFT-AIR Technology that reduces hard impact when walking, these shoes can carry you comfortably for miles. With a high quality leather upper, this shoe is versatile and perfect for any smart-casual occasion.

Finished with Mephisto branding and a secure lace fit.

We recommend taking a size down.

 

The Mephisto Rainbow Mamouth shoe is specially crafted to make it feel like your walking on air. Featuring integrated SOFT-AIR Technology that reduces hard impact when walking, these shoes can carry you comfortably for miles. With a high quality leather upper, this shoe is versatile and perfect for any smart-casual occasion.

Finished with Mephisto branding and a secure lace fit.

We recommend taking a size down.

 

The Mephisto Rainbow Mamouth shoe is specially crafted to make it feel like your walking on air. Featuring integrated SOFT-AIR Technology that reduces hard impact when walking, these shoes can carry you comfortably for miles. With a high quality leather upper, this shoe is versatile and perfect for any smart-casual occasion.

Finished with Mephisto branding and a secure lace fit.

We recommend taking a size down.

 

An original from Paraboot collection
A timeless model without comparison in the trend of the day

Paraboot is the world leader in Norwegian construction.

Principle
The upper is fixed to the sole by means of a welt. Both lines of stitches are visible: the "Norwegian" welt connects the welt to the upper and the assembly insole. Special fine stitching connects the welt to the outsole. It is also possible not to have a welt, in which case the two lines of stitches are sewn directly onto the leather at the bottom of the upper; this serves as a welt.

History
The Norwegian welt was particularly used for mountain and work shoes. Nowadays, it's also used for casual shoes. For the record, the origin of the name remains a mystery but has no connection with Norway.

Advantages
This solid and flexible mounting technique both makes the shoe waterproof and resoleable. In addition, the Norwegian welt creates an assumed sportswear look. From a purely technical point of view, the advantages of the Norwegian welt are comparable to those of the Goodyear welt.

From the manufacturing of soles to packaging, running through leather cutting, stitching, assemblying and finishing, no less than 150 manual operations are required to make these shoes. As many steps as in 1908, at the formation of the company.

Standing out with timeless appeal from season's Sanders & Sanders Ltd Footwear collection this Black Suede iteration of the Hi Top Chukka Boot promises to take centre stage within any footwear collection this season. Simple - yet effective - the shoe draws the attention with a premium suede upper which sits upon a tonal rubber crepe sole which offers both comfort and durability. Detailed with lace up fastening, leather lining and a cushioned insole with gold foil Sanders branding this shoe will add an authentic finishing touch to any casual or business casual wardrobe over the coarse of the coming months