Karhu

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Karhu was founded in Finland in 1916 and was one of the top European names for sneakers and running shoes in the past. The word "Karhu" means bear in Finnish, which is easily recognizable from the brand's logo. But that wasn't always the case. According to legend, the 3-Stripes that we know today from adidas were sold to Herzogenaurach in 1952. It's actually a crazy story, isn't it?

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