Keep it long, treasure it long.

Run through rocky roads, forests, and tundra

This is a trail running shoe from KARHU, a brand known for its comfort in the professional world, from track and field to winter sports. The IKONI TRAIL KH204008 is a model that is so easy to walk in that you will find your feet moving forward without even realizing it, and it is a reliable sneaker that can take on any off-road adventure.

A feeling of wearing that is one with your feet

The biggest feature is the grip and light feel. It boasts a strong grip that allows you to run through any road, from the rocky coastline of Finland, where it was born, to the forests covered with trees, to the tundra in the northernmost part of the country. This is because it uses "Specialized M-lugs & T-lugs" that provide grip in all environments, such as uphill, downhill, wet and dry surfaces. It also has a toe guard to protect your toes from bumpy roads, tree roots, and rocks, so you can feel safe not only when hiking or climbing mountains, but also when doing activities by the river and training at the gym.

The upper is made of mesh and is breathable, and it is so light that you will forget you are wearing it. The asymmetrical shoelace that goes around the little toe and the seven cords built into the heel comfortably wrap around your foot and hold it firmly, making it feel as if it is one with your foot, which is why it feels so light.

The midsole also has KARHU's Fulcrum function. This technology uses the fulcrum of the lever to make walking smoother, and moves the center of gravity forward from the landing point. Wasteful movement up and down and left and right is reduced, so you can move forward without using force. In addition, the propulsion force is increased by the shape of the sole with a curved toe, and the walking ease is so good that you start walking forward just by putting them on. It gives you the strength to try harder when you want to run a little more.

Other convenient features include durable and comfortable cushioning material and a heel loop that makes it easy to carry and store. IKONI TRAIL KH204008 has a unique color scheme, and the KARHU icon "M" visible through the mesh is also an accent.

KARHU Philosophy and Ideas

Since its founding, KARHU has valued the spirit of "SISU", which means the tenacity inside Finnish people, the strength and courage to keep fighting even in situations where you feel like giving up, and the strength of will and determination. Based on this SISU philosophy, they create products that do not compromise on functionality or design.

In addition, KARHU's brand concept is "FUN LIFE, FUN RUN".
This is based on their idea that while running longer and faster is one way to enjoy life, life itself would be richer if you could simply run through the city and nature, stop freely from time to time, and make new discoveries there. Their philosophy and ideas are the driving force behind their continued creation of original shoes.

Innovative Footwear

The sports shoe brand "KARHU" was founded in 1916 in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, and started out as a small woodworking workshop that produced ski boards and javelin for athletics.

At that time, there were only shoes for competitions, and not many types of running shoes suitable for daily training, so athletes were looking for shoes to use for warming up and cooling down, but KARHU was one of the first to develop shoes that met that need. They released shoes with excellent functionality, equipped with padding and arch support to protect the feet. At the 1952 Olympics, the Finnish national team performed well wearing KARHU shoes, and top athletes began to use KARHU shoes. In this way, they established their position as a leading manufacturer of athletic shoes, became a national brand, and now they have a wide range of products, from athletic shoes to sneakers for town use.

Boasting a history of over 100 years since its founding, KARHU utilizes functionality created using traditional techniques to develop innovative footwear every day, with the desire to allow people to experience the "joy of running."