Javelin shoes from 1953 by a Finnish sportswear brand Karhu. Adidas bought the beloved three stripes trademark from Karhu - for about $1600 and two bottles of whiskey! : r/Sneakers
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TIL: In 1951, a Finnish sports brand Karhu Sports sold the three stripe trademark to a then little known Adidas for approx. 180€ (the equivalent of 1,600€ in 2011) and two bottles
Hard to believe these guys sold the rights to the three stripes to Adidas back in the day : r/Sneakers
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