Upper: Hexamesh (70% organic cotton & 30% recycled polyester) Panels made out of leather and water-repellent suede Logo V made of rubber Lining in jersey (33% organic cotton & 67% recycled polyester) Insole made out of wild rubber and other synthetic materials Midsole made of Sugar cane (53%) Sole made of rubber from the Amazonian forest (12%) Made in Brazil, in the region of Porto Alegre
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.
Trekking-shoe inspiration, reworked with urban style: this new version of the Kotetsu Hooks is a city-ready sneaker that's trendy to the core. In a blend of vibrant shades, the upper is made from technical mesh and contrasting suede. Visually, the one-pull lace fastening and metal eyelets are a nod to sportswear. Anatomic and antibacterial cork insole, ultra-light rubber sole with moulded sides and indented tread.
Low-top sneakers with trekking shoe-inspired construction: the technical fabric upper is complete with suede inserts, openwork and contrasting leather eyelets to give it an eye-catching look. The antibacterial cork insole provides comfort all day long, while the rubber sole has a moulded edge, a contrasting-colour insert under the heel counter and an indented tread for perfect grip.