Keep it long, treasure it long.

Confident in cushioning

The KARHU Mestari series combines retro style with modern comfort. First released in 1977, it quickly established itself as a popular shoe and has since become a timeless sneaker that is loved around the world, even through the ages.

The simple and clean silhouette makes it a great fashion sneaker, but the comfort is guaranteed, as you would expect from a long-established brand. The Mestari KH805083 is sprinkled with ease of walking, making it the perfect shoe for long walks.

A classic

"Mestari" means master in Finnish. As the name suggests, this model has been a classic KARHU shoe for a long time.

The durable suede, elastic nylon base, and leather tongue give it a clean look among the brand's products, but the comfort is the functionality you would expect from KARHU, a shoe that professionals love. When you put your foot in, the foam footbed with arch support fits your foot comfortably, and the patented air cushion midsole helps you walk comfortably.


KARHU's Philosophy and Ideals

Since its founding, KARHU has valued the spirit of "SISU", which means the tenacity that lies within the Finnish people, the strength and courage to continue fighting even in situations where you feel like giving up, and the strength of will and determination. Based on this SISU philosophy, they create products that do not compromise on functionality or design.

KARHU's brand concept is "FUN LIFE, FUN RUN".

This is based on their idea that while running longer and faster is one way to enjoy life, life itself would be richer if they could simply run through the city and nature, and sometimes stop freely to make new discoveries. Their philosophy and ideals are the driving force behind their continued production of original shoes.

Innovative Footwear

The sports shoe brand "KARHU", which was founded in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, in 1916, started out as a small wood processing workshop that made ski boards and javelin for athletics.

At that time, there were only shoes for competitions and there were not many types of running shoes suitable for daily training, so athletes were looking for shoes to use for warming up and cooling down, but KARHU was one of the first to develop shoes that met that need. They released highly functional shoes equipped with pads and arch support to protect the feet. At the 1952 Olympics, the Finnish national team wore KARHU shoes, and top athletes began to use KARHU shoes. Thus, KARHU established itself as a leading manufacturer of athletic shoes and became a national brand. Today, the brand offers a wide range of products, from athletic shoes to sneakers for everyday use.

KARHU has a history of over 100 years, and is developing innovative footwear every day, leveraging the functionality of traditional techniques, with the desire to let people experience the "joy of running."