As a Kuoma shoe designer, Riikka says she draws inspiration from all the aspects of her surroundings, but also from nature and the conditions in which Kuoma shoes are worn.

The Kuoma X QKLS After Shred Series collection, designed in cooperation between snowboarders from the Finnish national team and Kuoma designers, has now seen the light of day. This is the first collabo collection by the QKLS brand of the Finnish national snowboarding team. The collection includes After Shred Boots for adults and children and After Shred Shoes slippers.

In September 2021, the representatives of Mikkelin Jukurit visited the Kuoma factory. The team’s head coach, Olli Jokinen, and captain Petrus Palmu got to see how Kuoma boots are made.

Kuoma invited Finnish national snowboard team, Team QKLS, to their factory in Kuomiokoski, and the day will be remembered forever. Fabulous and skillful, the young snowboarders did tricks in the surroundings of the factory, including the factory roof.

Snowboarders have gained a significant new partner, as Finnish Snowboard Association and Kuomiokoski Oy have entered into a cooperation agreement. As part of the cooperation, a 365 campaign will be launched, reflecting not only the year-round cooperation between the parties but also the journey toward the Olympic Games.