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What to Look for in a Durable Hiking Boot
What to Look for in a Durable Hiking Boot
When it comes down to it, the only thing you really need to get out on a trail (besides clothes) is a trusty pair of hiking boots or shoes. Read more...
KEEN Presents "Idemo!": Trail Running in Montenegro
KEEN Presents "Idemo!": Trail Running in Montenegro
“I believe that the mountains are just like us. They’re unpredictable. They are always changing depending on what’s happening around them. They have so much more than what you see on the surface. But you... Read more...
Download the KEEN2Run Playlist
Download the KEEN2Run Playlist
Unpredictable, raw, and full of life – just like running in the wild. Read more...
KEEN and Snow Peak Launch their Debut Collaboration on the HYPERPORT H2
KEEN and Snow Peak Launch their Debut Collaboration on the HYPERPORT H2
KEEN and Snow Peak channel their appreciation for outdoor spaces in their debut collaboration, turning to the HYPERPORT H2, a hybrid sandal for everyday use. Brought together by a shared... Read more...
Why Keen Hiking Shoes Are a Reliable Choice for Outdoor Adventures
Why Keen Hiking Shoes Are a Reliable Choice for Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor adventures demand footwear that can handle uneven terrain, long walking hours, and unpredictable conditions. Whether you are trekking on forest trails, travelling overseas, or exploring nature parks, choosing the... Read more...
Best Hiking Boots and Waterproof Shoes in Singapore: A Guide by Keen Footwear
Best Hiking Boots and Waterproof Shoes in Singapore: A Guide by Keen Footwear
Best Hiking Boots and Waterproof Shoes in Singapore: A Guide by Keen Footwear Hiking and outdoor walking are increasingly popular in Singapore, whether on local nature trails, overseas trips, or... Read more...
KEEN Holiday Staff Picks 2025
KEEN Holiday Staff Picks 2025
The best picks for this holiday! Read more...
KEEN.RUGGED: Twice as Durable as Rubber
KEEN.RUGGED: Twice as Durable as Rubber
A longer-lasting outsole means more miles on the trail, and KEEN.RUGGED is our most durable outsole yet. In independent abrasion testing, KEEN.RUGGED had half the material loss of rubber, meaning... Read more...
Choosing the Best Summer Travel Sandal
Choosing the Best Summer Travel Sandal
Warmer weather means you can pack lighter, too. That’s where our hybrid sandals come in. They’re made to go anywhere, on land or in water, so you can do it... Read more...
Seeking Remote Trails in the Owyhee Canyonlands
Seeking Remote Trails in the Owyhee Canyonlands
The Seek trail runners felt comfortable and secure thanks to the combination of the laces and the heel collar. And great traction. But what I liked the most was the feeling of... Read more...
Behind the Design: Seek Trail Running Shoe
Behind the Design: Seek Trail Running Shoe
After over 20 years of eavesdropping on the trails, two years of developing prototypes, and hundreds and hundreds of miles of wear testing, KEEN trail running is here!   Read more...
How to Clean UNEEK Sneakers
How to Clean UNEEK Sneakers
The unique, two-cord construction of our UNEEK sneaker requires a little extra care when cleaning. KEEN Fitter Caitlin shows two easy ways to refresh yours.  Read more...
Metalwood x KEEN Lookbook
Metalwood x KEEN Lookbook
KEEN and Metalwood Studio Tee Up Golf Footwear CollaborationNew pre/post-round collection brings iconic KEEN comfort to courses everywhere. Read more...
KEEN for Comfort & Adventure: Zionic, Jasper Zionic & Shanti
KEEN for Comfort & Adventure: Zionic, Jasper Zionic & Shanti
When it comes to footwear that blends comfort, durability, and style, KEEN is always at the front of the pack. Whether you’re trekking on rugged trails, exploring the city, or... Read more...
Stay Dry on the Trail with KEEN.DRY Waterproof Shoes and Hiking Boots
Stay Dry on the Trail with KEEN.DRY Waterproof Shoes and Hiking Boots
With a rainy season that—let’s be honest—lasts most of the year, being prepared for wet trails, puddles, and muddy paths is just part of life. That’s why waterproof shoes are... Read more...
Time Magazine Names Targhee IV Best Invention of 2024
Time Magazine Names Targhee IV Best Invention of 2024
Targhee hiking boots have taken people all over the world on endless miles of adventures. Countless nights under the stars. Millions of dogs walked. It’s been our bestselling hiking boot... Read more...
Shoe Care Tips: Nubuck and Suede
Shoe Care Tips: Nubuck and Suede
A longer-lasting shoe is a more sustainable shoe. So in addition to making durable, Consciously Created shoes that are free from PFAS and made with ethically sourced materials, we want to... Read more...
Detox Journey: Solving Solvents
Detox Journey: Solving Solvents
We call it our Detox the Planet initiative. We started this journey in 2014, investing more than 11,000 hours and over $1.2 million on this initiative alone. We’ve made strong... Read more...
KEEN.FUSION: Bonded Better for the Planet
KEEN.FUSION: Bonded Better for the Planet
We’re on a mission to make the world’s cleanest, longest-lasting shoes. We call it Consciously Created, and KEEN.FUSION is a big step forward on our journey.  Read more...
KEEN-parison: Which Multi-Activity Shoes for Summer?
KEEN-parison: Which Multi-Activity Shoes for Summer?
Life’s too short to stop and change into different shoes. That’s the philosophy that guides us to create designs that can go from one activity to the next without the... Read more...
Camping Shoes We Love
Camping Shoes We Love
It’s the time of year when we dust off our hiking boots, air out our sleeping bags, and do a dry run to make sure we still remember how to... Read more...
Fitness Meets Hiking
Fitness Meets Hiking
Spending time on the trails is one of the best ways to connect with nature, friends, and ourselves. It’s also an amazing way to challenge yourself with new goals that... Read more...
Making a KEEN Effect Since 2003
Making a KEEN Effect Since 2003
We envision a shoe industry that has a positive impact on lives, without having a negative impact on the planet. Read more...
What Is PFAS Free?
What Is PFAS Free?
We want to make a positive impact on the world, not a forever chemical footprint. That's why every shoe, boot, and sandal we make is PFAS free. Even our packaging. Read more...
Behind the Design: Zionic Athletic Hikers
Behind the Design: Zionic Athletic Hikers
At KEEN, we’ve always viewed hikers as athletes. Outside athletes. And, like all athletes, hikers demand gear that allows them to perform to the best of their ability on the... Read more...
Shoes From Plastic Waste
Shoes From Plastic Waste
Around the world, nearly a million plastic beverage bottles are sold every minute. Thirty-five billion plastic bottles are thrown away every year (and that’s just bottles). Each one will take... Read more...
まいにちを楽. ENJOY LIFE EVERY DAY.
まいにちを楽. ENJOY LIFE EVERY DAY.
Meet the Nakamoto family from Tokyo. They’re keen on life without gas prices, keen on getting their feet wet, and keen on having limitless adventures, even within the limits of... Read more...
KEEN ON YOU - Father's Day Featuring @mocopops
KEEN ON YOU - Father's Day Featuring @mocopops
KEEN ON JONATHAN FONG | @MOCOPOPS Who: Jonathan Fong, father to Gemma, 5, and Damon, 9.  I co-founded sneaker and streetwear convention Sole Superior with my partner Dexter Tan in 2013... Read more...
KEEN ON YOU - International Women's Day Featuring @Nadinejasmine
KEEN ON YOU - International Women's Day Featuring @Nadinejasmine
Message to all Womens out there: No one can take your creativity, skill and talent. Celebrate small wins too! Read more...
KEEN ON YOU - SYNE STUDIO
KEEN ON YOU - SYNE STUDIO
Syne Creates From The Past For The Future Read more...
KEEN x Engineered Garments
KEEN x Engineered Garments
Engineered Garments and Portland, Oregon-based footwear company KEEN have teamed up once again to release a new collaboration - the EG x KEEN Jasper II. Taking inspiration from KEEN’s emphasis... Read more...
A MIMOSA TO ALL WOMEN - THE THOUGHTS THAT DESIGNER KANAE OBUCHI PUT INTO THE UNEEK WOMEN'S MODEL
A MIMOSA TO ALL WOMEN - THE THOUGHTS THAT DESIGNER KANAE OBUCHI PUT INTO THE UNEEK WOMEN'S MODEL
MIMOSA, SYMBOL OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS Read more...
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE WORLD'S UGLIEST SANDAL ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FASHION?
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE WORLD'S UGLIEST SANDAL ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FASHION?
 OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE HUMANITY JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE HUMAN 01 DESIGNED TO NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE. We like following trails instead of trends. Life is KEENer... Read more...
KEEN TARGHEE: OUT-OF-THE-BOX COMFORT
KEEN TARGHEE: OUT-OF-THE-BOX COMFORT
Hot summer hikes down dusty trails or family backpacking trips through fog-drenched canyons—yup, we’ve got a Targhee shoe for that. When you see the Targhee name, you’re seeing a shoe,... Read more...
atmos x KEEN
atmos x KEEN
The renowned store ATMOS is skilled at both adding its own unique spin to cutting-edge pairs and reinterpreting cult models. To create comfortable yet daring sandals for its most recent... Read more...
NXIS HIKING COLLECTION
NXIS HIKING COLLECTION
Traditional hiking boots offer comfort and protection, but they tend to be heavy. Lighter running shoes don’t keep your feet protected on trails. We created NXIS to be fast, light,... Read more...
SOCKS & SANDALS: FROM "WHY?!" TO HOW-TO
SOCKS & SANDALS: FROM "WHY?!" TO HOW-TO
The secret is out: Socks and sandals. The comfort. The functionality. The perfect foot temps. The approving gaze of those also in the know. From the carefully curated (your teenager) to... Read more...
FAQ: HOW TO CONVERT MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KIDS’ SHOE SIZES
FAQ: HOW TO CONVERT MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KIDS’ SHOE SIZES
As I write this, I am wearing men’s Clearwater CNX sandals even though I identify as a woman. Clearwater sandals are also available in women’s sizing. But since these sandals have a... Read more...
TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST KIDS’ SUMMER CAMP SHOES
TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST KIDS’ SUMMER CAMP SHOES
Summer is for sunshine, being outside all day, and, if you’re a kid, going to camp! If you’re a parent, that means you’re probably busy finding activities to help grow... Read more...
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WHAT MAKES OUR TREAD SO WATER-FRIENDLY?
Ahhh, summer. Here at KEEN, warm summer days mean river adventures, casual beach days, lakeside rope swings, and creekside explorations. Along with all that water comes slick mossy rocks, unknown... Read more...
SHOE CARE TIPS: GET THE MOST MILES OUT OF YOUR KEEN SHOES
SHOE CARE TIPS: GET THE MOST MILES OUT OF YOUR KEEN SHOES
A durable pair of shoes is a sustainable pair of shoes. KEEN shoes are built with quality materials and constructed with proven techniques, so you can rely on them for... Read more...
MOTHER’S DAY X MOTHER EARTH: 7 WAYS TO CELEBRATE OUTSIDE
MOTHER’S DAY X MOTHER EARTH: 7 WAYS TO CELEBRATE OUTSIDE
Mother’s Day. The cards in the grocery store are all pink and feature syrupy, sentimental poetry. The florists are gearing up for their busiest season. But Mother’s Day is about... Read more...
KEEN-PARISON: WHICH WALKING SANDALS FOR SUMMER?
KEEN-PARISON: WHICH WALKING SANDALS FOR SUMMER?
We love that more people than ever are walking for their physical and mental health. Whether it's a lunch walk/screen break on a sidewalk around the neighborhood or a weekend... Read more...
FAQ: ARE KEEN SANDALS MACHINE-WASHABLE?
FAQ: ARE KEEN SANDALS MACHINE-WASHABLE?
At KEEN, we think the dirtier you get, the funner the adventure! Good thing humans are washable. And so are most KEEN sandals. Yes, you can throw all KEEN Kids... Read more...
CELEBRATING WOMEN WHO LIVE WITH NO CEILING
CELEBRATING WOMEN WHO LIVE WITH NO CEILING
Research has shown that many women don’t think that the outdoors is for them. We believe everyone belongs outside, and we're on a mission to make the outdoors more accessible... Read more...
GEAR CARE 101: TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR OUTDOOR GEAR LAST
GEAR CARE 101: TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR OUTDOOR GEAR LAST
If you’re like us here at KEEN, you have your favorite shoes, layers, and gear that see a lot of use. We believe the most sustainable gear you can buy... Read more...
KEEN.DRY: WATERPROOF YOUR RAINY-DAY HIKES
KEEN.DRY: WATERPROOF YOUR RAINY-DAY HIKES
As Portlanders, we are experts in wet. With a rainy season that — let’s face it — spans most of the year (pro tip: visit in July!), we often need to... Read more...
Kid's Feet can Stink. Odor Control Doesn't Have To.
Kid's Feet can Stink. Odor Control Doesn't Have To.
Outisde fun sometimes equals sweaty (and therefore smelly) feet. And kids’ feet . . . well, let’s just say they’re not always fresh and flowery. (Like maybe never?) And while parents... Read more...
PFC Free: Getting ‘Forever Chemicals’ out of footwear.
PFC Free: Getting ‘Forever Chemicals’ out of footwear.
We want forever shoes, not “forever chemicals.” A class of about 5,000 fluorinated compounds known as PFAS — or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — forever chemicals earned their nickname because... Read more...
KEEN.BELLOWS FLEX TECHNOLOGY: WHAT IF EVERY STEP COULD FEEL EASIER?
KEEN.BELLOWS FLEX TECHNOLOGY: WHAT IF EVERY STEP COULD FEEL EASIER?
What if every step could feel easier? The average hike is between 6,336 and 10,560 steps. So we wondered, what if we could take away some of the friction so... Read more...