Karhu, Finnish for bear, is Finland’s legendary running brand. Founded in 1916, the company’s shoes set the standard for efficiency – the hallmark of Finnish design principle and an integral component of performance. Karhu shoes and apparel are sold globally by running and outdoor specialty retailers. The company is owned by Karhu Holding, B.V. For more information, visit www.karhu.com , and follow frequent brand updates on Twitter (@KarhuRunning) and Facebook (facebook.com/likekarhu).