“KEEN has been on a roll lately. Every pair of shoes or boots I’ve tested, I’ve loved. The Wool Howser is no exception. Intended to be a slipper, I’ve taken to wearing it to work on a semi-regular basis. The Wool Howser is comfortable slip on shoe, and offers just the right amount of warmth. Your feet won’t be sweating but they won’t be freezing either. I love them! The elastic side panels allow for easy entry into the shoes. I have mid-height arches and the Howsers fit fine and are easy to slip on and off. ” – by Claire of Gear.com, Keen Howser Wool Slipper
“Skepticism morphed into admiration once we got these fashionable-functional boots out into the field. The men’s Cody lives up to its promise to keep feet warm and dry when you’re out riding the range or chillin’ after a day on the slopes. The handsome Nubuck leather uppers are uniquely lined with three layers of comfy thermo regulation,” comments Jo Osgarten of Tail Winds Magazine.
Tom Fitzgerald (left) and Shawn Dietel (center) look on as Richard Dietel operates a machine at KEEN’s shoe factory in Portland, Ore. The 15,000-square-foot facility houses two production lines.
“The American economy lost more than 5,000 jobs to offshore outsourcing in 2010, and in Tuesday’s State of the Union address President Obama made it clear that he wants them back James Curleigh, CEO of the Portland, Ore.-based footwear company Keen, knows exactly what Obama is talking about. In 2010, Curleigh opened a workboot factory in Portland; today it employs 30 people. Keen still produces most of its shoes in Asia, but Curleigh says starting to manufacture in the U.S. was a big step.”
Click here to listen to the interview on NPR’s All Things Considered.
What do you do when it’s cold outside and you still want to take a break for recess at the office? Apparently, KEEN Japan took their 15-minute break and made mini-KEEN shoes.
Our CEO and President James Curleigh had the opportunity to participate in a townhall meeting with President Bill Clinton on the subject of health and wellness. Dr Nancy Snyderman, Chief Medical Editor, NBC, moderated the townhall discussion with President Bill Clinton, Notah Begay III, health and wellness advocate; Susan Dell, Founder, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; James Curleigh, CEO, KEEN Footwear & Dr David Satcher, Former Surgeon General and Director, Satcher Health Leadership Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine.
Last fall we sent 25 pair of assorted KEEN hiking boots and shoes to the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). These were sent over with KEEN Ambassador Christian Santelices and 5 people who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Here’s what Christian had to say:
You and the KEEN team have made a big impact here in Tanzania. I delivered the shoes to the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) here in Moshi, Tanzania, at the base of Kilimanjaro. The shoes will be put into the gear borrowing program that they have set up. Porters can come in and borrow equipment and clothing to be able to do their jobs better on the mountain and help them earn a more sustainable living. KPAP also works with local outfitters to provide better working conditions for porters including making sure they are fed and paid appropriately. I met the staff as well as some of the porters. Really great folks working hard to make the lives of people working on the mountain better.
KEEN Ambassador Program:
At KEEN we are always looking for people in every community who are stewards of the outdoors and bring a new perspective to the idea of living a Hybrid.Life. At KEEN we strive to bring you closer to the outdoors by empowering our ambassadors to do the same for us! Learn more here.
The KEEN team downunder is a proud partner of the Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors. KEEN shoes and lunch bags are sold at the Zoo store to fund the care and protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife. Further support comes from KEEN donations to Zoo employees and event sponsorship, including Steve Irwin Day. The event not only honors the founder of the Zoo but the conservation work he was passionate about.
About Australia Zoo’s Wildlife Warriors
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors was established in 2002, initially by Steve and Terri Irwin, as a way to include and involve other caring people to support the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife – from the individual animal to an entire species.
“The Pyrenees are highly capable hikers, with a waterproof membrane, chunky lugged sole and full nubuck leather construction that could pull long-weekend backpacking duty if need be. In fact, they’re so versatile, the Pyrenees might be the only boots you need,” comments Jason Heaton of Gear Patrol. Check out the full post here.
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