Karhu, a Finnish running shoe company that is famous for its Fulcrum Technology, has made daily training more enjoyable with the launch of the Karhu Flow 3 Trainer and the Karhu Flow Light.
Karhu builds a fulcrum (the base upon which a lever pivots) into the midsole of each shoe to encourage a fast heel-to-toe transition for a highly efficient gait. The Flow 3 Trainer and Flow Light are lightweight, neutral models that can be used for everyday training. Though they are very similar, there are a few key differences:
Karhu Flow 3 Trainer
• Cushions by the achilles tendon for comfort and to lock the foot in place
• More reinforced compression rubber in outsole for durability in high-wear zones
• Stitched toe tip for more security in the upper
• 8.5 ounces for a men's size 9 & 7.0 ounces for a women's size 7
• Used for everyday training, particularly for tempo runs, faster runs, and workouts
Karhu Flow Light
• More wearable EVA foam in outsole to reduce weight
• No stitched toe tip for lightweight feel and more flexibility
• 7.7 ounces for a men's size 9 & 6.5 ounces for a women's size 7
• More responsive; used for races or for more minimal running
The Karhu Flow 3 Trainer won an award for "Best Value" in the March 2013 Competitor magazine Editor's Picks. In this video, Karhu Sales Manager Meagan compares the Flow 3 Trainer and the Flow Light.
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Shop the Karhu Flow 3 Trainer for men & the Karhu Flow 3 Trainer for women
Shop the Karhu Flow Light for men and the Karhu Flow Light for women
Karhu Flow 3 Trainer and Karhu Flow Light Running Shoes (Video)
