Karhu

Karhu is a historic Finnish sportswear brand founded in 1916 in Helsinki, originally named Oy Urheilutarpeita. It began as a small workshop crafting locally sourced birch into skis, javelins, discuses, and running shoes. The brand gained international recognition through its association with legendary Finnish athletes known as the "Flying Finns," including Paavo Nurmi and Ville Ritola, who won multiple Olympic gold medals wearing Karhu footwear. Karhu is notable for pioneering innovations such a...