This buff shot putter won three indoor European Championships and still holds the Finnish record at 21,69m. Mr. Ståhlberg is the chairman of the exclusive “20m Club” for shot putters. All of his best achievements were done with Karhu RS shoe, which was named after… … Read More →
Tapio Rautavaara
Mr. Rautavaara is one of the true icons of Finland. He did a bit of everything and always amazed people by his performance! Rautavaara was an Olympic Gold javelin thrower from 1948 London games, World Champion in archery, filmstar and beloved singer. Rumours say that … Read More →
Ricky Bruch – R.I.P
One of the all time greats, a team Karhu discus thrower Ricky Bruch passed away at the age of 64. We feel very sorry for the loss. With the help of this clip, let’s once more reminisce over the strongest discus thrower ever. Gravy feat. … Read More →
1988 / Ortix System
Karhu’s Ortix system is released and is the first system in the world to measure the pronation of your feet. Ortix collection with funky late 80′s style hits the retailers worldwide.
1986 / Fulcrum Technology
Karhu keeps pioneering the sports industry with Fulcrum technology that makes you roll faster from heel to toe. The patented technology that we still proudly use in our footwear saw first life in our Fulcrum Star model.
1976 / Air Cushion
Karhu revolutionizes footwear game with the first air cushioning system in the world. Karhu Champion leads the Air Cushion line and sells more than 1 000 000 pairs world wide.
1973 / Karhu-Titan
Karhu buys trademark Titan, which produces downhill skis, ice-hockey sticks and skates. 400 000 red colored hockey sticks are produced annually and dominate the rings around the world. User base lead by Wayne Gretzky.
1960′s / M-Logo
The famous M-symbol, the sign of Mäntylä brothers, the designer duo of Karhu, is made official and the only trademark in running shoes. Karhu is among the first to use nylon widely in its running shoes.
1952 / Olympic Games
During Helsinki Olympics Karhu gained more international recognition than ever before. Karhu hand made bespoke shoes to foreign Olympic athletes overnight. With Karhu spikes alone, 17 track & field Olympic Golds were achieved. Running legend Emil Zatopek won his third Gold Medal with Karhu’s striped … Read More →
1947 / Three Stripes
Karhu starts using three stripes on footwear, couple years before Adidas, which bought the rights to use the trademark later in the 50s.
1939-1944 / War Time
Karhu helps defending Finland during war. Company produces tents, camouflage uniforms, skis and boots to Finnish military. Working hours are shifted to night time in Helsinki Headquarters, when less bombings occurred.
Fulcrum Technology
Karhu has always been on top of research and development, but perhaps its most innovative breakthrough saw the light of the day in 1986. Fulcrum Technology was developed to create as efficient and secure ride for runners as possible. The basis of the invention was … Read More →