

Karhu Fusion 2.0 Trainer China Blue / India Ink
The Karhu 'Trees of Finland' Legacy '96 trainer takes inspiration from the Finnish forest and comes in a mix of different earth tones. The dense forests of pine and birch that populate the region are characterized by rolling hills, rugged cliffs, winding paths, and never-ending carpets of moss and this is reflected in the colour shades of green and brown with blue details. 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. KARHU, meaning “bear” in Finnish, is a leading running brand, and has provided technical running and outdoor gear for 100 years. With an authentic heritage in athletics and a deep connection to the outdoors, KARHU follows the Finnish principles of design simplicity and running purity. KARHU shoes have been worn on the feet of the greatest Finnish runners. Details: Suede overlays Water-repellent nylon Mesh Rope laces Pull tab Reflective details Speckled midsole Special edition “Trees of Finland” shoebox
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Karhu means “bear” in Finnish. The label used to be one of the best kept secrets among in athletic circles, but we think you’ll be happy we let the fashion cat out of the bag. The first pair of shoes were made for athletes Hannes Kolehmainen and Vielle Ritola aka The Flying Finns, in 1916. It’s widely held that Kolehmaine and Ritola’s superior footwear arguably had an influence in helping them scoop gold medals all over the globe. Today, Karhu continues to push tech boundaries – science meets style, whether you’re a serious athlete or just want to look good in some fine shoes. Team Karhu spends as much time exploring science as it does style, and the brand's much-lauded, patented Fulcrum technology uses a runner's natural energy to create a smoother ride and keep all forces moving forward.