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KARHU and Engineered Garments Team Up for the Third Time: Mestari Slip-On

KARHU and Engineered Garments Team Up for the Third Time: Mestari Slip-On

KARHU and Engineered Garments are teaming up again for their third collaboration.

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

KARHU Cross-Country Skiing Modell Sprint
Mestari Slip-On Inspiration: KARHU Sprint Cross-Country Skiing Model

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

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

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KARHU Cross-Country Skiing Modell Sprint
Mestari Slip-On Inspiration: KARHU Cross-Country Skiing

KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip-On
KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip-On

KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip-On
KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip-On

Both colorways combine hairy suede, suede, and nylon in the upper, ensuring a high-quality finish.

They also feature a leather lining, a leather-covered foam footbed with arch support, and shared branding on the tongue and footbed.

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

KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip-On - Tobacco (EG25003) & Chocolate - (EG25004)
KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip-On - Tobacco (EG25003) & Chocolate (EG25004)

Photos via KARHU