KARHU is bringing Mestari Control back to the market this fall. It is an innovative spin-off of an integral part of the Finnish brand's lifestyle collection, the Mestari.

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KARHU Mestari Control
KARHU Mestari Control

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The Mestari Control debuted last spring as part of a Collaboration with Universal Works and is now being published inline for the first time.

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Karhu Mestari Control – Irish Cream / India Ink – F840002
Karhu Mestari Control β€” Irish Cream/India Ink β€” F840002

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Karhus Mestari Control is equipped with a robust, slip-resistant outsole.

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Karhu Mestari Control – Curry / Mineral Red – F840003
Karhu Mestari Control β€” Curry/Mineral Red β€” F840003

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Inspired by several prototypes from the KARHU archive, the Mestari Control uses, among other things, a novel profile of the Albatross model from the early 1980s.

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Karhu Mestari Control – Irish Cream / India Ink – F840002
Karhu Mestari Control β€” Irish Cream/India Ink β€” F840002

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The design team has redesigned this unique outsole to create a more robust version of the Mestari with more grip for everyday use.

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Karhu Mestari Control – Curry / Mineral Red – F840003
Karhu Mestari Control β€” Curry/Mineral Red β€” F840003

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In addition, the outer material of the Mestari Control has detailed tooling, which was based on another older silhouette, the KARHU Balance.

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Karhu Mestari Control – Irish Cream / India Ink – F840002
Karhu Mestari Control β€” Irish Cream/India Ink β€” F840002

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KARHU Mestari Control is available now via 43einhalb, AFEW Store, Allike, Asphaltgold, HHV, pacemaker and SUPPA. Also keep an eye on our Release calendar.

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Karhu Mestari Control – Irish Cream / India Ink – F840002
Karhu Mestari Control β€” Irish Cream/India Ink β€” F840002

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Karhu Mestari Control – Curry / Mineral Red – F840003
Karhu Mestari Control β€” Curry/Mineral Red β€” F840003

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Photos via KARHU