Karhu and Footpatrol have teamed up for their third project and worked together on the Fusion 2.0 Silhouette.

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”

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Footpatrol dived deep into the KARHU archive for the collab to search for hidden treasures...

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”

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They came across a KARHU snowboot from the 1980s, which bears the name “SNOWSTAR”.

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”

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The SnowStar boot was KARHU's answer to warm winter running shoes for fitness enthusiasts.

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It was made of durable nylon material with synthetic leather reinforcements, a quick-lacing system and a snow guard that was hidden in the Velcro tongue.

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Comparison Karhu Snowstar Vintage w/ Fusion 2.0 Footpatrol
Karhu Snowstar Vintage & Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0

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Footpatrol was inspired by the SNOWSTAR silhouette and, with the Fusion 2.0 model, has created a modernized, city-suitable running model that is characterized by durability and comfort.

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”

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With a mix of water-repellent nylon material, smooth nubuck, rubberized inserts and OG branding, this pair is Footpatrol's vision of a durable city runner.

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”

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The shoes are delivered in a special box inspired by the original SnowStar packaging from the 80s.

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The individually designed insole shows the original SNOWSTAR profile.

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The package includes two extra pairs of rope laces.

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”

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The KARHU x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 'SNOWSTAR' will be on the market on Saturday, October 14th. Check out 43einhalb, AFEW Store, Allike, Asphaltgold and SUPPA.

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"

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Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 "Snowstar"
Karhu x Footpatrol Fusion 2.0 “Snowstar”

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Photos via Karhu