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Did You Hear The Ocean Calling? KEEN Ambassador Bruckner Chase Swims Across Monterrey Bay to Inspire Others
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Keep Your Feet Toasty Warm and Comfortable with Howser
Friday, February 3rd, 2012“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
Making Mini KEEN Shoes – A Recess Break at Our Japanese Office
Saturday, January 28th, 2012What 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.
Double-Duty Cycling and Walking Shoes: Yoga Journal Features KEEN Presidio Pedal
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012” The double-duty Presidio Pedal cycling/waling shoes let you clip in to ride and clip out for the cafe.” – Yoga Journal
Check out Playgrounds Re-Imagined Trailer! A Face-Paced Ride to Celebrate The Places We Play
Saturday, January 14th, 2012“‘Nature is the most beautiful thing… There’s a universal energy. We should protect nature, because we are nature. I imagine the world as a playground.’ Bet you didn’t think those words would come from a 9-year-old, Dylan Brophy, who freestyles the narration for my new award-winning film, Playgrounds Re-imagined. From the beauty and rawness of the opening scenes, to the fun-filled journey that unfolds across the United States (by way of a Japanese firetruck that runs on veggie oil, aka “Baby”), you are along for a fast-paced ride to celebrate the places we play, and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting them.” – Seth Warren, Playgrounds Re-Imagined.
KEEN Featured in Green Child Magazine
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012“I love companies that don’t just sell green, but live it. KEEN is one of those brands. KEEN has great footwear, produced using sustainable practices, and they are BIG on getting outside and helping others all over the world. The best part about their shoes? The boys think they’re cool, and I know they last. Tristin and Tyler have a had a pair of Coronados for over a year and they look GREAT!” – Tiffany Casanova of Green Child Magazine
KEEN Garage Donates $5000 to Three Local Non-Profits: Depave, Oregon Wild and Community Cycling Center
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Over the holidays, the KEEN Garage encouraged folks visiting the store to cast their vote for Hybrid.Care in Our Backyard in an effort to donate a total of $5,000 to three local non-profit organizations: Depave, Oregon Wild, and Community Cycling Center. Each vote equaled a $100 donation.
The Results
- Depave 24 votes ($2400)
- Oregon Wild 20 votes ($2000)
- Community Cycling Center 6 votes ($600)
An Ode to KEEN Shoes – From Chile to Miami Beach . . .
Thursday, December 29th, 2011“These shoes have taken me to Chile, Argentina, Peru, Denver, Aspen, San Francisco, Seattle, DC, Boston, and Miami Beach for Halloween!” – An Ode to KEEN shared by Rex Burkholder
KEEN to Host Viva La Nina Backcountry Film Festival!
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
We’re hosting the Backcountry Film Fest here at KEEN on Thursday, January 12th!!! Time for an evening of Viva La Nina…
If the thought of La Nina returning for a second year to grace us with her wintery presence isn’t enough, the folks at Winter Wildlands Alliance have a sure-fire way to get you excited about winter. With sold-out venues and standing room only at both the Boise and Spokane premieres the Backcountry Film Festival is now touring throughout the US and beyond. And whether you are a fan of the backcountry, side country, the Nordic trails or simply hot chocolate by the fire, you won’t want to miss this celebration of the winter experience. If you haven’t been before, you are in for a treat – the films are sick, the beer is cold and the raffle is awesome, including great gear from Mountain Khakis, Backcountry Magazine, Ambler Hats, Sierra Trading Post, Go-Lite, KEEN, Osprey Packs and more. You’re bound to leave a winner!
The festival was created to highlight Winter Wildlands Alliance’s efforts to preserve and conserve winter landscapes for quiet users. After its Boise premiere, the festival travels to more than 75 communities throughout the United States, and then overseas to Antarctica, Europe Australia and Asia. Funds raised stay in local communities to support local human-powered recreation efforts and to raise awareness of winter management issues, avalanche training/ safety and winter education programs.
This year’s program includes nine different films including festival award winners
- “Solitaire” (festival cut) from Sweetgrass Productions, voted Best of Festival. Two years in the making, this film from the wilderness of South America is worth the wait.
- The Best Short award goes to “Chalk and Ski.” Produced by Chris Dicky and Purple Orange LLC, it’s a chalk-in-hand daydream about skiing and winter.
- The Best of the Backcountry award goes to a “Breaking Trail” (festival cut) from Powderwhore Productions. Known for their amazing ability to capture deep powder and fresh lines, brothers Noah and Jonah Howell remind us why we venture into the backcountry.
Want a sneak peak? Check out the trailer…
For more information and tour dates go to www.backcountryfilmfestival.org
Day 40 in Remote Northwestern British Columbia: Surviving Todagin with KEEN Socks
Monday, December 19th, 2011“Necessary before hiking down to civilization,” comments Paul Colangelo. Paul was in remote northwestern British Columbia for 62 days within Tahltan First Nation traditional territory and part of the Sacred Headwaters region called Todagin Mountain, a plateau that is home to what is considered to be the world’s largest herd of Stone’s sheep. He was part of a team of researchers and journalists who spent six months living with the herd to map the herd’s spring, summer and fall habitat use patterns and tell the story of the herd and its changing environment.
