KEEN was born in a moment of pure vision. It was time to treat the outdoor crowd like a community – to invite everyone.
KEEN is committed to innovation in all things, to finding new solutions to old problems. They believe that sometimes the best thing you can do is the thing that’s never been done before.
KEEN’s hybrid products challenge assumptions.
KEEN partners with environmental, conservation and social organizations – particularly those interested in connecting people with the outdoors. It’s their way of taking an individual impulse and creating a community around it.
It’s a way of life they call HybridLife.
It took one person to take a stand, discover a new way and re-create the outdoors.
TECHNOLOGY
Silicone impregnated upper
Waterproof leather, nubuck, or synthetic upper material, designed for use in or out of water.
Hydrotex™ upper
Urethane-coated leather will not harden or crack after drying or with repeated exposure.
Anatomical last
The true shape of the foot is incorporated into the fit of Keen sandals, with lasts designed in-house by casting multiple feet to achieve perfect volume and shape.
Compression-molded EVA footbed
Provides comfort, cushioning and odor-free sandals with the anti-bacterial agent Aegis™ in a Microfiber top cover.
Aegis™ Hydrophobic SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber)
Closed-cell 'neoprene' lining with hydrophobic nylon cover impregnated with the anti-bacterial, anti-odor agent Aegis™.
Carbon sticky rubber outsole
All Keen soles are non-marking with a patented toe guard, offering good grip, flex, durability and protection for the toes.
