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KARHU AMBASSADORS / AMARA

Amara working at her new studio, getting ready for the exhibition opening on December 3rd. More info to follow…

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Retailer Highlights / Bob’s Vintage & Repair

This time around we want to highlight a retailer from Turku, Finland who specializes in 2nd hand goodies. This recently opened store is a diggers heaven and one of the nicest vintage stores we’ve seen in Finland! We found a pair of old wooden skis … Read More

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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

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Street Snap / Turku

It ain’t too cold yet to rock the low tops!

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Keep your eyes open

And you might end up admiring a view like this! If you happen to possess classic Karhu footwear, please post them here. You know, it’s much more fun to drool over them together.

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Karhu enters the Sneaker Freaker Museum

Big thanks to Woody from Sneaker Freaker for awarding some of our styles a place in their museum! First up are such classics as Albatross, London, Avante, Omega, Aria, Solo and Bandit. Rings a bell? If you think your precious Karhus would earn a place … Read More

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No Excuse!

As the title says, you need to attend this party upcoming Friday. DJs Anonymous and Ionik on the decks. The time is 9PM and the place is Siltanen! EVENT PAGE Restaurant Siltanen Hämeentie 13B 00530 Helsinki

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Retailer Highlights / Popot Helsinki

Popot (meaning sneakers in Finnish) is regarded by many as the best trainer boutique in Finland. The store opened in 2006 and is located in the trendy Iso-Roobertinkatu in Helsinki. We sat down with Masa and Joel who run the business and dug deeper in … Read More

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Retailer Highlights / Madrid

Madrid has proven to be one of the hot spots for Karhu in Southern Europe. Not only do they have some of the most dedicated Karhu collectors ever, Madrid now has some of the nicest retailers as well! Consuela in Madrid… Gallery in Madrid…

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Retailer Highlights / Boston

Karhu Originals travels to the other side of atlantic and lands in Boston. You can find the Fulcrum Star collection now at Bodega and SEAC. We wish you Yankees are hospitable to our dignified Finnish brand!

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Street Snap / New York

Can you identify the Karhus this mystery man is rocking in New York???

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Karhu Ambassadors / Amara

May we present the latest addition to our Ambassador team: Amara from Sweden. She is not only a sneaker nut, but a very talented artist as well. Her painting and Karhus work well together don’t you think?