In 1916, Karhu skis were one of the first produced items in a small workshop located in downtown Helsinki where locally sourced birch was transformed into winter forms of transport. Worn by the Finnish army to world champions like Harri Kirvesniemi, who is part of the Karhu family as the official licensee of Karhu ski, cross-country skiing has helped to shape the brand. The material selection consists of suede and soft nylon mesh in combination with contrasting coloured leather. The rope lacing adds an outdoor sports feel to the shoes. The Fusion 2.0 remains a salute to the original Fusion model from 1996, when it was the most technical running shoe in the collection.
The first Karhu skies have been manufactured in Finland as early as in 1916. It has to be mentioned that one of the founders, Lauri “Tahko” Pihkala is known for inventing the Finnish national game called pesäpallo, a more tactical version of base ball. Since those days, Karhu has always been among the leaders of development. Nowadays wax-free ski technology is the big thing and Karhu is right up there with its Beargrip and Bearskin solutions, making for effortless fun in the snow. Karhu has a little over 100 years designing and perfecting their craft. Many logos have been used on the company’s products.
