Our favorite Finnish sneaker brand brings a classic into the modern era
Dusted-off, polished-up, and ready to hit the streets, Karhu plucked the Legacy’s from the brand’s formidable archives to honor the decades of influence they’ve had on the world of sport. First introduced in 1996 with game-changing construction elements like air cushioning and fulcrum technology (still used in their performance lineup today), today these serve a comfortable and laid-back role more suited to the sidelines or coaching room.
- Fulcrum technology helps you move easier by reducing bounce and giving you better midfoot landing position and forward lean
- With both comfort and performance in mind, the Legacy can be worn for workouts or as a casual sneaker out on the town
- Synthetic suede and synthetic mesh upper offers durability and breathability
- Air cushion technology for the ultimate in comfort and provides a softer landing for every step
- Dual-density midsole construction
- Upper: Synthetic suede and mesh
- Midsole: Compression-molded EVA
- Outsole: Rubber
- Made in China
- The Legacy runs small, order a ½ size larger than your normal running shoe/sneaker size
- For the absolute best personal fit, use the chart below
Body Measurements
| US Size | Heel to Toe (in) |
|---|---|
| 8 | 10.35 |
| 8½ | 10.55 |
| 9 | 10.71 |
| 9½ | 10.87 |
| 10 | 11.02 |
| 10½ | 11.22 |
| 11 | 11.38 |
| 11½ | 11.56 |
| 12 | 11.70 |
| 12½ | 11.85 |
| 13 | 12.05 |
If you’ve never heard of the “Flying Finn” a quick Google search will land you on the name Paavo Nurmi, the most decorated track athlete in world history. He’s won more Olympic medals than Usain Bolt, setting 22 world records—and he did it all in a pair of Karhus. Meet Finland’s most legendary trainers. These guys have outfitted Finnish athletes for over a century and led the way in running shoe innovation with technologies (like air cushions) that we still see today.
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