I am a yoga fanatic. I am obsessed with Pilates. I like to run (away from my problems). I am a 7…read moreday a weeker at Shanti, Purna, and on the streets of Helsinki. That being said, I go through sports clothes like most people go through underpants. Coming from California where we wear yoga pants and flip flops year-round, it is outrageous that one can't find decent fitness wear that is not designed by Stella McCartney in this city. I'll take decent quality at a reasonable price over questionable quality that costs more than a kidney, thank you very much. Besides, I have LuluLemon OUTFITS that cost less than Nike pants or a Puma running jacket here in Helsinki. Hint, people: order that shit online. Nike running pants do NOT cost 80e ($100 give or take) in the US. I digress. I like their in-house brand, SOC. If I can't buy real yoga pants (people: REAL yoga pants are flared at the bottom, not ribbed) here, I'll settle for the Stadium brand running pants or tight, compression, cropped sports pants. They're a great deal, very comfortable, and true to size. Also - great selection of sports shoes and great prices on those. Their sales are remarkable. Their kid's clothes are great, and the sales staff are warm and helpful. If I knew how to snowboard without breaking something, I would totally shop here for gear. Best selection of North Face in the city, too. Oh yeah- in California we also live in our North Face. So...this is kind of like being at home to me.

From the owner: Partioaitta on retkeilyn ja ulkoilun asiantuntija ja alansa johtava toimija Suomessa. Asiantunteva…read moreja palveleva henkilökuntamme auttaa asiakkaitamme ulkoilemaan ja liikkumaan jo 16:ssa myymälässä ympäri Suomen.

From the owner: Joogamattoja, -vaatteita ja -tarvikkeita.read more

Karhu (which means 'bear' in Finnish, as you might have guessed from the logo) is a classic Finnish…read moresports brand founded in 1916 already. This 'flagship store' sells mainly their sneakers I think, my main aim was admittedly the special edition Moomin sneakers and I didn't browse around much. Turned out that those sneakers are sold at about 40% reduced price in the Swedish webshop, so no buy for me in store. But if I was an overall sneakers person (which I most certainly am not) I would definitely enjoy this classic, hipsterish style of them. Lovely colours and pretty insoles too. Interior in shop is very simple, much like a pop up shop actually, friendly staff.