KARHU and Engineered Garments return for a third collaboration with the Mestari Slip-On.

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Drawing from KARHU’s extensive archive, Engineered Garments founder Daiki Suzuki combines the iconic Mestari 76 with KARHU’s cross-country skiing model, the Sprint, in a distinctive asymmetrical design.

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The collection adopts a more subdued, earthy color palette, reflecting the artisanal DNA of both brands.

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Designed by Daiki Suzuki, the shoe features a distinctive slip-on construction with a protective cover inspired by another KARHU cross-country skiing model from the 1980s.

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Both colorways combine hairy suede, suede and nylon across the upper, creating a premium finish.

The construction is complemented by a leather lining, a leather-covered foam footbed with arch support, and co-branded detailing on the tongue and footbed.

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The KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip-On EG has already been released and is available at 43einhalb.

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Photos via KARHU