# Berry-Inspired Sneakers Karhu Introduced a 'Forest Treats' Sneaker Pack By Amy Duong | Published 2018-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-treats References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/9/karhu-color-rich-forest-treats-pack-release) & [karhu](http://karhu.com/running-shoes/choose-country) Finnish sneaker label Karhu is preparing for the upcoming fall season with the introduction of its new Forest Treats sneaker collection. The range is full of sneaker silhouettes that are adorned in rich hues inspired by the wild berries and mushrooms that reside in forests. This encompasses the collection's overall inspiration, as it represents the life that the green space keeps and the pieces have been carefully designed to pay homage to the tradition of gathering one's own healthy foods from the forest. There are four silhouettes in total -- the Aria, Albatross, ChampionAir, and Synchron Classic -- all of which boast natural hues as colorways. The Synchron Classic sneakers are finished in a [buckthorn brown suede material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xalp-suede-1), the Arias is finished in a gray-colored suede decorated with bright red logo details. The Albatross and ChampionAir take on a more [berry-influenced look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-colorway-1). The Forest Treats pack will be available for purchase beginning September 20th at Karhu's concept store, online and at select retail locations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Forest-themed Sneaker Collections:** There is a growing trend in the sneaker industry to create collections inspired by natural elements, such as forests, offering consumers unique and nature-inspired footwear options. - **Nature-inspired Colorways:** The use of rich hues inspired by natural elements, like wild berries and mushrooms, is a trend that is disrupting the sneaker industry by providing consumers with unique and eye-catching color options for their footwear. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The Forest Treats pack from Karhu represents a trend towards sustainable fashion, as it pays homage to the tradition of gathering healthy foods from the forest and incorporates natural materials and colors into the sneakers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sneaker Industry:** The Forest Treats sneaker collection by Karhu is an innovative opportunity for the sneaker industry to tap into a niche market of consumers who are seeking nature-inspired and sustainable footwear options. - **Fashion Industry:** The forest-themed sneaker collections and nature-inspired colorways trend in the sneaker industry offer new opportunities for the fashion industry to incorporate unique and eye-catching designs into their footwear products. - **Outdoor Apparel and Gear Industry:** The Forest Treats pack and its emphasis on the tradition of gathering healthy foods from the forest presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor apparel and gear industry to create products that combine functionality with nature-inspired aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-lights-sneakers.md) - [Earthy Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware.md) - [Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20.md) - [Nature-Inspired Multi-Color Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delamere.md) - [Summer-Ready Pastel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-sneakers-1.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Tonal Sneaker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-split-pack.md) - [Nature-Inspired Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraboost-5-x-hermanos-koumori.md) - [Collaborative Treat-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-up-and-hersey.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md)