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Kuoma
Kuoma
FI Parent company: Kuomiokoski Oy
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True North
0%
Capital: Foreign
Capital: Foreign (profits)
Control: Foreign
Control: Foreign (decisions)

Kuoma is identified as a Finnish footwear manufacturer, resulting in a low True North score. Profit flow, strategic control, and manufacturing operations are anchored in Finland, with no verified economic retention in Canada. The scores reflect a foreign-owned entity serving the Canadian market without domestic production assets.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
0 /20
Sourcing and infrastructure geography are not disclosed and cannot be reliably inferred.
Capital
Capital (profits)
medium
0 /40
Foreign legal entity signal suggests ultimate ownership and profit retention reside outside of Canada.
Control
Control (decisions)
medium
0 /20
Strategic and governance control appears to be situated in Finland based on the parent entity's identity signal.
Operations
medium
0 /20
There is no indication of a Canadian manufacturing or assembly footprint for this entity.
Origin claims
Best available claim:
Unknown
Unknown
Scope: Unclear
Based on source quality + scope clarity + recency.
Updated Not checked
Unknown
Applies to: Not specified
No additional claims found.
Caveats
No caveats noted.
Buying Direct in Canada
Duty: high
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Ships From
International
↩️
Returns To
unknown
Trust Stack (Verifiable Signals)

Documentation-based safety and quality markers.

NPN Registration
Not verified
3rd Party Testing
Unknown
ISO
Facility Verified
Verified Official Retailers

Explicitly authorized by the brand.

Direct Store Available
Where to Buy
4 retailers

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Availability
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Sporting Life
Sporting Life
Flag Sporting Life Group Limited
Sold At
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Sporting Life demonstrates high economic retention for Canada through domestic ownership and centralized strategic control. Its large operational footprint supports significant domestic employment. The True North score is primarily driven by its status as a Canadian-owned and operated retail entity.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
🏪📦 Stores + Ships
$99
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping • Window: 30 days • Returns to: Canada
30d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window • Window: 30 days • Refund: Original Payment
30d
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its national ownership, heritage roots in Toronto, and iconic maple leaf symbolism. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Canadian Ownership Claim
“Sporting Life is a Canadian iconic retailer...”
Website See source
Maple Leaf Iconography
“N/A”
Brand Identity See source
National Identity Tagline
“The Ultimate Canadian Sports and Lifestyle Store”
Website See source
Details: 90/100
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Altitude Sports
Altitude Sports
Flag Altitude Sports
Sold At
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Altitude Sports maintains high economic retention within Canada due to its domestic ownership structure and localized strategic control. Its True North score reflects a business model where profits and operational spending remain largely within the Canadian ecosystem.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
📦 Ships Only
$74
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping • Window: 30 days • Returns to: Canada
30d
N/A
Retailer has no physical locations in Canada
N/A
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes Montreal heritage and mountain wilderness motifs. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Mountain and Wilderness Imagery
Brand Identity
Montreal Regional Anchoring
Brand Identity
Local Community Framing
Brand Identity
Details: 100/100
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The Last Hunt
The Last Hunt
Flag Altitude Sports
Sold At
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

The Last Hunt demonstrates high economic retention as a Canadian-owned e-commerce retailer. Its True North score is bolstered by domestic strategic control and operational footprint within Quebec. While inventory sourcing is global, the capital and control remain firmly within the Canadian economy.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
📦 Ships Only
$200
N/A
Retailer does not sell online
N/A
N/A
Retailer has no physical locations in Canada
N/A
Unknown
Verified return cost data.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes its Montreal heritage and wilderness-adjacent nomenclature. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
100% Canadian Owned
“100% Canadian Owned”
Website See source
Wilderness Nomenclature
“The Last Hunt”
Brand Identity See source
Montreal Origin Anchoring
“Born in Montreal”
Website See source
Details: 100/100
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Clément
Clément
Flag Clément
Sold At
🍁🍁🍁 90

True North: 90/100

Clément achieves a high True North score as a result of its domestic ownership and head office location. Strategic control and operational employment are concentrated within Canada. While the retail model involves international product sourcing, the corporate structure maximizes economic retention.

Vector breakdown:

  • Capital: 40/40
  • Control: 20/20
  • Operations: 20/20
  • Inputs: 10/20
🏪📦 Stores + Ships
$100
You Pay
Customer pays return shipping • Window: 15 days • Returns to: Canada
15d
Easy
Full refund to original payment, 30+ day window • Window: 15 days • Refund: Original Payment
15d
$0
Free returns with prepaid label provided by the retailer.
Verified
Claims
As of Jan 22, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes deep heritage and regional Quebecois roots. That symbolism is lower than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 22, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Deep Heritage Reference
“Depuis 1939”
Brand Identity See source
Local Place Anchoring
“Entreprise familiale québécoise”
Brand Identity See source
Established in Canadian City
“Fondée à Québec”
Brand Identity See source
Details: 100/100
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