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DESIGNED TO NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE.
We like following trails instead of trends. Life is KEENer that way. We make original hybrid footwear for living outside. Today and every day we get to spend time together on this planet. Our OG hybrid sandal from 2003 is still our #1 bestseller. It’s been called the world’s ugliest sandal, but over 30 million pairs later, fans are wearing them to trails, lakes, trash cleanups, runways, and weddings. We believe originality is limitless. And that comfort and functionality are timeless. And that the trees don’t care what shoes you wear. But feet do.
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CONSCIOUSLY CREATED FOR MINIMAL IMPACT.
We don’t like using the word “sustainable.” Because the most sustainable choice would be to not make anything at all. But products make it possible to get outside and enjoy the outdoors, connect with the world and each other, and do some good while doing all that. And we believe in all of those things, too. So, for us, it’s about being more conscious of all the choices that go into making a shoe and doing everything we can to minimize our impact on the planet. It’s going PFAS Free, rethinking the way things are usually done, and acting on our values by doing things differently. Even when it isn’t the easiest path to take. We want to make our mark on the world by removing our mark.
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BUILT TO LAST… AND LAST.
As shoemakers, we’ve always believed that the more durable, comfortable, and versatile a shoe is, the less you’ll need to replace it. Good for you and good for the planet. That’s why we create the most unapologetically comfortable hybrid footwear that can go everywhere, why we’re conscientious about every choice that goes into our products, why we own our own factories to ensure quality, and why we stand behind everything we make. Made to last, yes, but really … made to keep.
KEEN on Alex
Meet Alex, a do-it-all creative who can't be boxed in. He's a photographer/dancer/zine creator/recording artist/nonstop collaborator.
KEEN on Gia
Meet Gia, a self-proclaimed "sock-fluencer" whose commentary on streetwear is full of goofy poses, upbeat captions, and fun shoe and sock combos. (Hello socks & sandals!)
KEEN on Nora
Meet Nora, who followed her heart to go from hobbyist to entrepreneur when she co-founded a vintage furniture studio in Brooklyn during the pandemic.
KEEN ON NORA | @noraoneil
Nora Creates Together Spaces
Who: Nora O'Neil, co-owner of Friends of Form
What: She followed her heart to go from hobbyist to entrepreneur when she co-founded a vintage furniture studio in Brooklyn during the pandemic.
How: "My career started in the fashion industry and developed into the interior design space over time. I’m passionate about sustainability, and I have an entrepreneurial spirit, which led me to launch Friends of Form, a multidisciplinary studio & showroom specializing in 20th century collectible design."
KEEN ON NORA | @noraoneil
Why Newport?
"I now live in New York City but was born & raised in Boulder, Colorado. Being outside is integral to who I am and KEEN has always been a household name. For me, staying connected to nature is a top priority. When off-duty, I love spending time with my Great Dane, camping, and creating unique floral arrangements."
“I like I’m able to achieve what matter most – bringing people together.”
@noraoneil
KEEN ON ALEX | @alexgowon
Alex Creates and Creates and Creates
Who: Alex Gowon, photographer and creator of GOON artzine
What: Alex is a former dancer who followed his love of creativity into photography, music, and zine creation.
How: "I’m naturally curious and see things through exploring eyes, seeking the unusual in a usual world. I’ve been able to translate this across my creative mediums, including music, art, style, and photography. I first picked up a camera in my high school junior year and just had a knack. I was in photography class, and my teacher stopped giving me assignments like the rest of the class and instead told me to follow my instinct and capture what I see. Crazy to think that now it’s such a large part of how I make a living."
KEEN ON ALEX | @alexgowon
Why Newport?
"Historically for me I’ve always seen the Newport as a utility shoe because I grew up around people hiking in them. Because photography is quite physical, they also work super well shooting around the city when you’re running around trying to grab angles. As a creative, I seek individuality and originality in my work. It is forever inspiring to see brands like KEEN creating something visually and aesthetically original to them."
“I’m naturally curious and see things through exploring eyes, seeking the unusual in a usual world.”
@alexgowon
KEEN ON GIA | @giaxseo
Gia Creates with Her Hands (and Legs)
Who: Gia Seo, founder of Department Of, Inc.
What: This self-proclaimed "sock-fluencer" rocks socks & sandals while running her creative studio.
How: "My love of creation in art spans across a multitude of mediums and is hard to pinpoint. As I love to work with my hands, they are the lens I use to really visualize something. Oftentimes I find that seeing something with my eyes is not enough - I feel a longing to physically hold it in the depths of my hands. There, I find my mind starts to drift and form ideas, and I believe that most of my art starts in this way, from a physical feeling."
KEEN ON GIA | @giaxseo
Why Newport?
"Growing up in Alaska, all I wore in the summer were sports sandals to conquer the abundance of outdoor activities. Slipping into the Newport sandal reminds me of those long summer days carrying my sandals in hand, dipping my toes in and out of the tundra picking berries. The softness of the material, the sturdiness of the sole, the extra cushion of the heel allows me to comfortably wear the Newport through tricky (icky) city streets, all the while daydreaming of grassier knolls."
“We all work with our hands, one way or another.”
@giaxseo
It started with an original idea
In 2003, we asked: Can a sandal protect your toes? And then we just kept going. Can a shoe company save public lands? Can we build a shoe factory in America? We’ve always been difference makers who make shoes.
THE KEEN CORPS
Do good with us
From the beginning, we’ve been there for others in need, and we’ll never stop doing what we can to leave this place better than we found it. We invite you to join us.
