4 Color Options
KARHU Fulcrum
Leather: is perhaps the best material for the production of footwear - maintains its shape, it is breathable and the list of its positive properties is far from ending.
Textile: The textile upper of the sneakers is lightweight, breathable and comfortable, ideal for everyday wear and sports. It ensures air circulation, keeps feet fresh and adapts to their shape. Often complemented with synthetic or rubber details for durability and support.
Syntetika: The synthetic upper is made of synthetic materials that are lightweight, durable and easy to clean. It provides good protection against moisture and at the same time allows for a comfortable wearing experience.
Rubber: The rubber outsole provides excellent grip and durability on a variety of surfaces. Thanks to its elasticity, it absorbs shock, increasing comfort when walking or running.
Karhu is a legendary sports brand that was established in 1916 in Finland. Karhu (meaning bear in Finnish) is a combination of highly sophisticated silhouettes and colorways inspired by Finnish nature.
This brand was officialy introduced to the public at the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games when Finish athletes (aka "Flying Finns) took five gold medals on the track wearing Karhu spikes.
A few decades later, Karhu sold the three stripes trademark it had been using to a then little known brand called adidas for the equivalent of 1600€ and two bottles of whiskey.
Sneakers from Karhu are based on the "Fulcrum Technology" which has been developed in cooperation with the University of Jyväskylä in the 1980s.
Nowadays, the brand has broaden their product range and has entered the world of streetwear fashion.