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, such as Kosmos, Mita, Hanon, Atmos, Ageha and Shinzo.
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RELEASES
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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COLLABORATIONS
SAUCONY SHADOW 5000 x FEATURE "DREAMLAND"
Saucony teamed up with the Las Vegas based sneaker boutique Feature giving birth to a stunning collaboration that has as protagonist the Shadow 5000. Dubbed "Dreamland", the Saucony x Feature Shadow 5000 consists of many sci-fi elements which represent the rumblings and mythologies that surround Area 51 in Nevada.
The primary color blocking of the shoe is black on black with various materials to contrast the different shades of black with signifying dark secrets, but at the same time emphasizing the "hidden in plain sight" theme of the military base.
Reflective materials and stamped branding represent the spy planes and military weapons tested on site and glow in the dark elements to round out the belief that aliens exist and live on the base.
As with any government secret location, one could expect to find signage used to deter curious visitors. On the contrary, Saucony and Feature created a custom packaging to highlight this special collaboration designed with hazard stripes and caution signs.
If you don't want to miss the chance to put your hands on this dope collaboration, mark on your calendar that the Saucony Shadow 5000 x Feature "Dreamland" is set to release on Friday, October 25th, through selected retailers bounded to the American brand, such as Kosmos, asphaltgold, Sneakers76, Overkill and Freesneak.
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RELEASES
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, such as Kosmos, asphaltgold, Sneakers76, karhu.com and the Karhu concept store in Helsinki.
