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ADIDAS ZX 2K 4D, THE FUTURE IS NOW!
The Adidas ZX 2K 4D is the perfect modern reinterpretation of one of the most representative series of the German brand's archive, the ZX.This sneaker shows off an upper made of super light and resistant technical fabric that, completed by TPU inserts, give full support to the foot and an additional tech touch to the shoe.The original midsole of the ZX series received a fully modern twist thanks to the new 4D cushioning technology used for the midsole that comes from the Adidas 3D digital printing that wisely uses a mix of elements such as light, oxygen and liquid resins.Thanks to this technological innovation, the German brand has been able to create a midsole that guarantees full control and a very high return of energy to the wearer, a perfect mix not only for those who run but also for simple everyday use.The Adidas ZX 2K 4D is available in different colorways through selected retailers around the globe. -
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KARHU CELEBRATES ITS HERITAGE WITH THE "KITEE PACK"
Karhu celebrates the heritage of the brand taking inspiration from the skis manufactured since 1916 in a small workshop located in downtown Helsinki.Worn by the Finnish army to world champions like Harri Kirvesniemi, who is part of the Karhu family as the official licensee of Karhu ski, cross-country skiing has helped to shape the brand.Last winter, the Karhu team visited Harri Kirvesniemi at the Karhu ski factory in Kitee, a small town in the east of Finland, and to pay homage to the man that is still part of the Karhu legacy and the place where the skis are still made, the Finnish brand decided to release two special Fusion 2.0 dubbed "Kitee pack".To match the season, both shoes feature a mix of pigskin suede, water repellent nylon and lycra on the uppers, while the speckled EVA midsoles and rope laces complete the look for a perfect outdoor sport feel.The Karhu Fusion 2.0 "Kitee pack” will be available starting from Friday, November 29th, through selected retailers bounded to the Finnish brand, such as asphaltgold, karhu.com and the Karhu concept store in Helsinki. -
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KARHU RELEASES THE SECOND PART OF THE "CROSS COUNTRY SKI" PACK
In 1916, Karhu produced skis, which were some of the first items manufactured in a small workshop located in downtown Helsinki. Because the skis were of such high quality, the Finnish army and world champions like, Harri Kirvesniemi, chose to wear Karhu on their feet.Kirvesniemi remains part of the Karhu family as the official licensee of the Karhu ski division, which has helped shape the brand. In welcoming the coming winter snowfall, Karhu drops the second part of this special project: the "Cross Country Ski" pack 2.The pack consists of two Aria 95 and two Synchron Classic and each colour palette takes inspiration from the bright pops featured in the cross country ski designs of the 90s and 00s.The material selection for the Aria 95s and one Synchron Classic consists of a mix of pigskin suede, water repellent nylon and breathable mesh, while the second Synchron Classic comes with a balance construction of pigskin suede and mesh.Mark on your calendar that the release of the Karhu "Cross Country Ski” pack 2 is set on Friday, October 4th, through selected retailers around the globe. -
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MIZUNO SKY MEDAL & WAVE RIDER, THE "WILD NORDIC" PACK
Taking inspiration from the wild and thick underwoods of Northern Europe, Mizuno gives birth to a special pack dubbed "Wild Nordic".The protagonists of this special release are two iconic silhouettes of the Japanese brand, the Sky Medal and the Wave Rider, which show off two color-schemes inspired by the tundra landscape.The Sky Medal features a dark upper made of premium suede and nylon mesh completed by the cream outsole with speckled effect.The Wave Rider shows off a buttery suede with mesh inserts on the upper, while the bulky midsole boasts the Mizuno Wave technology at its core.If you don't want to miss the chance to put your hands on this special release, you'd better to be quick because the Mizuno "Wild Nordic" pack is already available through selected retailers around the globe bounded to the Japanese brand. -
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KARHU PRESENTS: THE "CROSS COUNTRY SKI" PACK
Karhu celebrates its heritage with the "Cross Country Ski" pack, a special release that takes inspiration from the skis manufactured since 1916 in a small workshop located in downtown Helsinki.Worn by the Finnish army to world champions like Harri Kirvesniemi, who is part of the Karhu family as the official licensee of Karhu ski, cross country skiing has helped to shape the brand.The "CrossCountry Ski" pack consists of three Fusions 2.0 with colour-schemes inspired by the cross country ski designs of the ‘90s and ‘00s.The shoes are made of suede and soft nylon mesh in combination with contrasting coloured leather. The rope lacing adds an outdoor sports feel to the shoes. The Fusion 2.0 remains a salute to the original Fusion model from 1996, when it was the most technical running shoe in the collection.If you don't want to miss the chance to get one of these gems, mark on your calendar that the release of the Karhu "Cross Country Ski” pack is set on Friday, September 20th, through selected retailers around the globe. -
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KARHU "LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN" PACK
Karhu celebrates the spectacular summers north of the Arctic Circle, where the sun does not completely set from May until August, giving birth to a special pack dubbed "Land Of The Midnight Sun”.This charming collection consists of three popular silhouettes from the Finnish brand: Fusion 2.0, Aria and Synchron Classic.The shoes are made with premium materials such as buttery suede and breathable nylon mesh to provide comfort and ventilation, while the colour-schemes take inspiration from Finland’s twilight hours: glimmering orange, starry white and grey, set against a landscape of calm blue lakes with tree lined horizons.If you don't want to miss the chance to get one or more of these gems, mark on your calendar that the release of the Karhu "Land Of The Midnight Sun” pack is set on Friday, May 17th, through selected retailers around the globe. -
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KARHU HONOURS ITS PAST WITH THE "CATCH OF THE DAY" PACK
Paying homage to its outdoor division that during the 70s manufactured an assortment of premium fishing supplies, the Finnish brand introduces a special collection inspired by the fishing lures’ bright and reflective colours, dubbed “Catch of the Day” pack. This appealing pack consists of five colorways across three popular silhouettes in the collection: Aria, Synchron Classic and Fusion 2.0. Each shoe features a mix of pigskin suede boldly colour blocked on the various upper patterns combined with breathable mesh, and all the pairs are completed with neon green details which brings the pack together. If you are skilled enough to snag a pair, you just need to know that the Karhu “Catch of the Day” pack will be available starting from Friday, March 8th, through selected retailers bounded to the Finnish brand such as Kosmos, asphaltgold, 43einhalb, Hanon, Acribik, Extra Butter, Sunika, karhu.com and the Karhu concept store in Helsinki. -
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MIZUNO WAVE RIDER 1 "90's ATHLETIC PACK"
Mizuno introduces its Spring/Summer 2019 collection with the release of a special pack nicknamed "90's Athletic". The first inline sportstyle collection of the Japanese brand starts with a drop focused on one of its most popular silhouettes, the Wave Rider 1, released in three different color-schemes. The brand pays homage to the 90's dressing its iconic model with patterns and prints present in the Mizuno's apparel collections of the time. The Wave Rider 1 was released for the first time in 1998 and nowadays it has been reimagined in various versions, all inspired by Mizuno’s history and aesthetic, and all with the original Mizuno Wave technology at its core. If you don't want to miss the chance to put your hands on this first drop, mark on your calendar that the release of the Mizuno Wave Rider 1 "90's Athletic pack" is set on Saturday, February 16th, through selected retailers bounded to the Japanese brand, such as Kosmos, Calico Jack, WS2, Special and Shinzo. -
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KARHU CELEBRATES FEBRUARY WITH THE "MONTHLESS PACK"
Karhu celebrates February as the last month added to the Roman calendar with a large drop dubbed "Monthless pack", which comprises three of the most popular silhouettes designed by the Finnish brand: Aria, Fusion 2.0 and Synchron Classic. The Aria features an upper made of premium suede and mesh nylon with monosock construction, and comes in a bright colorway. The Fusion 2.0 comes in two extremely attractive color-schemes and it's characterized by its unique outdoor looking appeal, while the Synchron Classic will be released in a single colorway that will certainly not go unnoticed thanks to its asymmetrical lacing system. Keep your eyes wide open because starting from Friday, February 15th, the Karhu "Monthless pack" will be available worldwide through selected retailers bounded to the Finnish brand, such as Kosmos, Atmos and Hanon.