Back in 1977, the Karhu Mestari made its debut and stayed as a fixed value until 1984. Forty years later, karhu brings back the international hit that sold over 1,000,000 pairs globally. When it first launched, the mestari was known for the patented Karhu air cushion midsole and the colourful design caught the attention of competitive runners.

Materials:
- Suede overlays
- Nylon base
- M-logo in synthetic leather
- Foam footbed with arch support

Materials:
- Suede overlays
- Nylon base
- M-logo in synthetic leather
- Foam footbed with arch support

Karhu was the first sports brand to develop a midsole system using air cushion. The Mestari was the first Karhu shoe using this feature in 1976.