Ab sportartiklar Oy opens a small workshop in downtown Helsinki and begins processing locally sourced birch into skis, javelin and discus.
The workshop eventually develops running shoes that land on the feet of Ville Ritola and Hannes Kolehmainen, the first "Flying Finn."
The company name changes to Karhu, the Finnish word for "bear."
Flying Finns dominate runways around the world garnering many accolades for Karhu, and Paavo Nurmi wins nine Olympic gold medals in the now famous Finnish footwear.
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Meet the KARHU Fusion XT Blanc de Blanc / Vintage Khaki. Inspired by our mid 90s models and the historical moment where the KARHU collection branched out from solely running, the modern KARHU...
Karhu
The KARHU Fusion 2.0 Turtledove revives an iconic design from 1996, paying homage to a model that defined the KARHU trainer collection. The KARHU Fusion 2.0 fuses its classic retro style with...
Karhu
Discover the KARHU Aria 95 MÖLKKY pack Turtledove / Iceberg Green as part of our special collaboration with MÖLKKY®, a global outdoor brand. In this special collaboration, two Finnish institutions...
Karhu
Materials: - Leather and suede overlays- Open mesh- Lycra- Rope laces- Pull tab- Reflective details- Speckled midsole
Karhu
Materials: - Leather and suede overlays- Open mesh- Lycra- Rope laces- Pull tab- Reflective details- Speckled midsole
Karhu
Materials: - Leather and suede overlays- Open mesh- Lycra- Rope laces- Pull tab- Reflective details- Speckled midsole
