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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

Presidio Pedal For Women Featured In FitSugar’s Holiday Gift Guide For Cyclist

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

“Mixing street style with an SPD cleat means clipping in while cycling to work without having to change your shoes at the other end. KEEN’s Presidio Pedal has a recessed plate for the cleat, taking the trouble out of your postride strolls.” – FitSurgar’s Holiday Gift Guide for Cyclist

Cycling Spokane Reviews KEEN Austin SPD Compatible Shoe

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

As a daily cyclist who appreciates clipless pedals, I’m always on the look out for “normal” looking SPD-compatible shoes. There seems to be no shortage of SPD compatible shoes in the world, but like Lycra, most SPD shoes do not blend well in casual non-bikey company.

The KEEN Austin hides its utility well in a normal looking and comfortable Oxford-style shoe that is fit for daily use on and off the bike. Like most KEEN shoes, the Austin has a distinctively wide toe box and a thick black rubber sole that wraps up over the front of the toe. The Austin’s muted tan color is officially called “Shitake.” Thankfully, there are no garish colors or overtly loud labels to distract from the quiet and unoffending design. In fact, the KEEN Austin may be the only boring looking shoe that is SPD compatible. But boring is a huge win in this category, and in the end, the Austin blends well with a wide range of casual clothing and performs reasonably well on the bike too.

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Posted by John Speare

Skating to the KEEN Garage in Tryon WP Shoes

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

One of our employees loves to check out KEEN shoes on his skateboard. Here is Chris returning to work after a lunch break in a pair of Tryon WP (which will be available in Spring 2011).

The 10-Minute Sports Makeover – Presidio Pedal Shoe Featured in Women’s Adventure Magazine

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

The women’s Presido Peal blends the construction of a lightweight hiking shoe and the style of a downtown street shoe with the SPD-compatible performance of a bike shoe. This shoe also features an anti-odor anatomical footbed and a rugged rubber sole with toe coverage.

Funky and Functional – Commuter Essentials Include Presidio Pedal

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

“Who says bike shoes can’t be funky and functional? The Presidio Pedals are a mix of lightweight hiker and a street shoe and are SPD-compatible for galls who like to ride with clipless pedals. For guys, there’s the Austin Pedal style.” – Competitor Magazine, Commuter Essentials.

Buyer’s Guide 2010: Bicycling.com Reviews Austin Pedal Shoes

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The Austin Pedal is featured in Bicycling.com’s 2010 Buyers Guide.  Bicycling is the world’s leading cycling magazine and connects with millions of active, affluent professionals for whom cycling is the centerpiece of a vibrant, experiential lifestyle.

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Bicycling around town with KEEN

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

bike_april2009Check out this person crusin’ around town in KEEN Targhee II.  Wonder if she knows about the NEW Springwater, the first closed-toe, SPD compatible plate cycling shoe from KEEN?

Here’s what some people are saying:

Keen’s new “Springwater” bike shoe aims for Portland’s utility style
source: bikeportland.org

Keen Springwater Cycling Shoe
source: bikerumor.com

Keen Springwater Cycling Shoe: A Nice Ride
source: fitnesstravelgear.com