CAMPER × ISSEY MIYAKE Second Partnership Launches "Karst Finch"
Spanish shoe brand CAMPER and Japanese fashion house ISSEY MIYAKE have globally launched "Karst Finch," the second footwear collection from their partnership. Designed by ISSEY MIYAKE designer Satoru Kondo, the sneakers draw inspiration from the vibrant feathers of the "Finch" bird and Camper's "Karst" outsole, emphasizing comfort, lightness, and superior cushioning and grip.
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CAMPER, the shoe brand from Mallorca, Spain, announces the launch of "Karst Finch," a new footwear collection born from its second partnership with ISSEY MIYAKE. Designed by Satoru Kondo, a designer for Camper and ISSEY MIYAKE, this series was first unveiled at the ISSEY MIYAKE 2026 Spring/Summer collection in Paris last October and will have its global launch on April 15 (Wednesday).
ISSEY MIYAKE embodies the innovative spirit and creativity of its founder, Issey Miyake, who presented his first collection in 1971 and established a unique design philosophy. Since then, ISSEY MIYAKE has continued to pursue the space and freedom created between the wearer's body and the fabric, designing and producing garments that express universal beauty, unconstrained by Western or Eastern concepts.
This partnership, built on the traditions of both brands, celebrates the power of creation and re-emphasizes the value of craftsmanship in daily life. It fuses high-quality materials with technology, offering practicality and comfort with a playful touch. In the first partnership, they launched the footwear and ankle boots "Peu Form," which wrap the foot like a "second skin," embodying the concept of "a single piece of cloth." The second collaboration introduces the first sneakers from this partnership, "Karst Finch." The design is inspired by the vibrant feathers of the charming "Finch" bird (family Fringillidae). It also combines Camper's "Karst" outsole, inspired by rocky terrain, with a lightweight and stretchy upper.
Karst Finch evokes a sense of "freedom." The concept of walking freely without restriction is reflected in its comfortable fit and light feel. The stretch-knit upper, inspired by Mary Jane shoes, provides enhanced comfort, while Camper's unique ReXarge® super critical foam midsole delivers excellent cushioning. Furthermore, the Vibram® outsole enhances grip. The color variations include four types, featuring a palette of versatile colors such as black, pink, yellow, green, blue, tan, and gray. Each pair of shoes comes with two pairs of socks in either matching or contrasting colors, allowing for free combination.
