This season introduces the third collaboration between KARHU and Engineered Garments, presenting the new KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip On – Chocolate / Chocolate. Drawing inspiration from KARHU’s deep athletic archive, the silhouette revisits the classic Mestari and incorporates elements from the brand’s 80s cross-country skiing model, the KARHU Holmenkollen. The outcome is a contemporary slip on version that connects KARHU’s performance legacy with Engineered Garments’ refined construction approach.
Founded in New York in 1999, Engineered Garments creates garments that become more personal through the experiences you have with them. The brand values unique garment construction with attention to detail, meaning, and hidden qualities behind each design. They are not designed, but engineered. The KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip On reflects this philosophy through a practical yet elevated design. The shoe features a unique, slip-on design with a secure cover and hook and loop closure system. Presented in a Chocolate / Chocolate colourway, the shoe embraces a rich, tonal aesthetic that celebrates both brands’ long-standing dedication to craftsmanship.
The KARHU x Engineered Garments Mestari Slip On reimagines this classic silhouette through a distinctive laceless design inspired by KARHU’s 80s cross-country skiing models. The upper combines hairy suede overlays with suede and nylon underlays, creating depth and dimension within its tonal execution. A suede cover with hook and loop construction secures the slip-on construction, delivering both functionality and a clean, structured look. Debossed and printed co-branding highlights the collaborative identity, while a leather ankle lining enhances comfort and finish. Underfoot, a foam footbed with arch support works together with KARHU’s signature Air Cushion technology to provide stability and cushioning.
Technologies and materials of the KARHU Mestari Slip On
- Hairy suede overlays
- Suede and nylon underlays
- Debossed and printed co-branding
- Leather ankle lining
- Slip-on construction
- Suede cover with hook and loop construction
- Foam footbed with arch support
- Air Cushion technology
- Special edition shoebox
Size guide
| Shoes Length(mm) | US Men's Size | US Women's Size | UK Size | EU Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 mm | 4 | 5.5 | 3 | 35 |
| 234 mm | 4.5 | 6 | 3.5 | 36 |
| 238 mm | 5 | 6.5 | 4 | 37 |
| 243 mm | 5.5 | 7 | 4.5 | 38 |
| 246 mm | 6 | 7.5 | 5 | 39 |
| 251 mm | 6.5 | 8 | 5.5 | 39.5 |
| 255 mm | 7 | 8.5 | 6 | 40 |
| 259 mm | 7.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 40.5 |
| 263 mm | 8 | 9.5 | 7 | 41.5 |
| 268 mm | 8.5 | 10 | 7.5 | 42 |
| 272 mm | 9 | 10.5 | 8 | 42.5 |
| 276 mm | 9.5 | 11 | 8.5 | 43.5 |
| 280 mm | 10 | 11.5 | 9 | 44 |
| 285 mm | 10.5 | 12 | 9.5 | 44.5 |
| 289 mm | 11 | 12.5 | 10 | 45 |
| 293 mm | 11.5 | 13 | 10.5 | 46 |
| 297 mm | 12 | 11 | 46.5 | |
| 301 mm | 12.5 | 11.5 | 47 | |
| 306 mm | 13 | 12 | 48 | |
| 310 mm | 14 | 13 | 49 |
KARHU X ENGINEERED GARMENTS MESTARI SLIP ON
TOBACCO / TOBACCO
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SILVER LINING / ORANGE PEEL
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LIGHT MAHOGANY / BLANC DE BLANC
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TEA / LICHEN
$190.00
MESTARI 76 VINTAGE INDIGO / POISON GREEN
$190.00
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BOULDER / JET BLACK
$190.00
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WHITE / FLAME
$190.00
MESTARI 76
BLACK / WHITE
$190.00
MESTARI 76
JAFFA ORANGE/BLACK
$190.00