KARHU KAHVIHETKI

Coffee plays an important role in Finnish culture. So much so, that Finns are among the biggest coffee drinkers in the world. Cafes create a center for conversation and allow coffee time (kahvihetki) to bring friends together.

Lifestyle, Release

The SS19 Albatross and ChampionAir collection blends bright colours with traditional tones on these classic silhouettes. Some are inspired by the colour ways of original Karhu running shoes from the 70s and 80s while others have a more seasonal look and feel. The material selection is a mix of nylon and pigskin suede.

The assortment is a reminder that taking a break to enjoy a relaxing cup of black coffee provides a healthy pause during a busy day. Plus, studies show the caffeine provides a boost in endurance sports like Karhu’s other favourite pastime… running.The assortment is a reminder that taking a break to enjoy a relaxing cup of black coffee provides a healthy pause during a busy day. Plus, studies show the caffeine provides a boost in endurance sports like Karhu’s other favourite pastime… running.

This February, Karhu invites you to visit select retailers worldwide, KARHU.COM and the Karhu Concept Store in Helsinki and find out more about our classics, inspired by Finland’s coffee moment, ‘KAHVIHETKI’.