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KARHU IKONI TRAIL: OLYMPIC TRADITION FROM FINLAND FOR ULTRA TRAIL SHOES.
KARHU IKONI TRAIL: OLYMPIC TRADITION FROM FINLAND FOR ULTRA TRAIL SHOES. Our TRAIL RUNNING SHOES section brings us today a trail shoe from the classic brand Karhu, from Finland.
The shoes come with a price of € 155, a weight of 350 g. and a drop of 5 mm with a stack height of 37mm/32mm. There is also a waterproof version for 165€ and 365 grams of weight. A shoe created by the Finnish from Karhu with a great history in the running industry since 1916 and tones of gold medals in different summer Olympic Games.
KARHU, FOUNDED IN 1916 IN FINLAND.
Who is KARHU? Ab sportartiklar Oy established in 1916 a small workshop in downtown Helsinki and began crafting locally sourced birch into skis, javelins, and discuses. The workshop eventually develops running shoes which land on the feet of Ville Ritola and Hannes Kolehmainen, the first “Flying Finn”.
In 1920 the company name changed to Karhu, the Finnish word for “bear”. The Flying Finns dominated tracks around the world garnering much recognition for Karhu, and Paavo Nurmi wins nine Olympic gold medals in the now famed Finnish footwear.
In 1950, Karhu dominated the 1952 Olympics Games in Helsinki with fifteen gold medal performances, three of which come on the feet of Emil Zatopek. Riding the wave of success, Karhu sells its three stripes trademark to a now well-known athletic shoe company (adidas) that still uses it to this day.
1960- Karhu officially registers its famous M-logo—the only trademark used in running shoes—meant to represent “Mestari”, the Finnish word for “champion”. Various designs of the M-logo adorn Karhu shoes over the years and are still in use today.
KARHU IKONI TRAIL:
OLYMPIC TRADITION FROM FINLAND FOR ULTRA TRAIL SHOES
155€ | 350G. | 5MM DROP
The men’s KARHU Ikoni Trail is ready to tackle any off-road adventure. This all-new trail running shoe from KARHU is designed with a slightly higher forefoot volume to promote toe splay and provide lasting comfort on long trail runs.
The unique Ascending Fulcrum cradles the foot and propels you forward for an efficient ride on the flats and when running up and downhill. Wherever your adventure takes you, the KARHU Ikoni Trail delivers comfort, protection, and sisu.
The KARHU Ikoni Trail is also available in a water-resistant Trail version.
Therefore, the Ikoni Trail is built from a growing database of over 3 million 3D foot scans taken from runners. Like all shoes in the KARHU collection, the Ikoni Trail is created by the runner, for the runner.
KARHU IKONI TRAIL: DATA SHEET
- Price: 155€- 165€ for the waterproof version
- Weight: 350g.-365g. for the waterproof version
- Stack height: 37mm/32mm
- Drop: 5 mm
- Lugs: 5 mm
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Asymmetrical Forefoot Lace for adjustments on the fly
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Ascending Fulcrum for a smooth, efficient ride that cradles and propels the foot when climbing and descending
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Integrated Toe Bumper for protection from roots and rocks
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Specialized M-lugs & T-lugs for superior grip on the uphill, downhill, wet, and dry
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AeroFoam Trail for durability, comfort, and rugged two-piece construction
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Midfoot Snag Strap for keeping laces tied and free from catching
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M-lock lacing to secure the midfoot -Pack Loop for easy stow and carry
KARHU IKONI TRAIL: HIGHLIGHTS
UPPER
MIDSOLE
The Ikoni Trail features plush AeroFoam Trail cushioning and a 5mm heel-toe drop for protection underfoot without sacrificing ground feel.
The Fulcrum is an advanced propulsion system designed to Move Forward by offering balanced cushion, increased support, and more energy at toe-off.
SOLE
The main highlight of the sole is the very prominent M-lugs & T-lugs (5mm) for superior grip on the uphill, downhill, wet, and dry, which for sure will provide a great grip but obviously also add some weight into the shoe (350 grams) and maybe made them not so easy to ride in compact terrain.
KARHU IKONI TRAIL: CONCLUSIONS
These are shoes designed for long distance that can give a lot of play to those of us who like oversize shoes, which prioritize comfort, but also offer great durability.
They are robust enough to tackle alpine terrain in almost any state, as well as push them to the limit and descend fast like a lighter trail shoe, and the 5 mm lugs offers sufficient safety in almost all conditions, however the weight of 350 grams is maybe a handicap and move them more into a hiking oriented shoe.
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