Metalwood x KEEN Lookbook
KEEN and Metalwood Studio Tee Up Golf Footwear Collaboration
New pre/post-round collection brings iconic KEEN comfort to courses everywhere.
Portland, Oregon—KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), maker of original hybrid footwear, and LA-based golf streetwear brand Metalwood Studio have paired up to create the ultimate pre- and post-golf shoes. It’s KEEN’s foray into the golfing world, but it's not the first time golfers have worn KEEN sandals as their après shoe.
“Our partnership with Metalwood came about organically, as the team there had already been wearing KEEN sandals before and after golfing,” says Masaki Takagi, KEEN Sr. Global Merchandising Director. “We love that Metalwood is broadening the scope of golf and making it more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable. These are values we share at KEEN.”
The collab collection includes limited-edition versions of the Hyperport Clog and UNEEK II Convertible – both selected with relaxation and balance in mind. The Hyperport Clog is a hyper-light and airy slip-on born from KEEN’s hyper-versatile hybrid sandal that features maximal cushioning and an ultra-grippy sole. The UNEEK II Convertible is also known for versatility. This open-air sneaker features an adjustable heel strap to convert from a shoe to a slide. With the Hyperport Clog in ethically sourced suede and the UNEEK II Convertible in cords that minimize waste, they are Consciously Created for less impact on the planet.
Metalwood’s inspiration for the design comes from golf course typography maps as well as reflexology – “how the contours of the nervous system relate to our emotions on and off the golf course,” says Metalwood Founder Cole Young. The design also features bespoke Metalwood branding.
Key features of the Hyperport Clog include:
- Airy cushioning: Injected foam midsole is extra thick and light for a more cushioned experience.
- Maximized grip: High-grip zones in KEEN Aquagrip rubber provide better traction on wet surfaces.
- Roomy toe box: Generous space across the forefoot for toes to spread out.
- Ethically sourced leather: Premium suede leather from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group for their environmental and social practices.
- KEEN.PROTECT toe protection: The iconic KEEN rubber toe bumper has been keeping toes safe since 2003.
- Easy-adjust strap: Cinch down or loosen up the webbing strap to dial in your fit.
- Pesticide-free odor control: Eco Anti-Odor fights foot funk with natural probiotics that are safe for human health and the environment.
Key features of the UNEEK II Convertible include:
- Adaptable fit: Free-moving, two-cord upper has infinite points of adjustability, so it conforms to the shape of your foot.
- Easy-cinch bungee: Quick-cinch bungee system lets you personalize the fit.
- Convertible design: The adjustable heel strap can be pulled forward to convert to a slide.
- 100% recycled upper: Lightweight and breathable two-cord upper is made from 100% recycled P.E.T. plastic. hyperport
- Minimal waste construction: The unique cord design eliminates the waste associated with die-cut uppers.
- Long-lasting cushioning: Resilient foam insole with arch support stays supportive.
- Slip-resistant grip: Razor siping in the tread channels water away for increased grip in wet conditions.
- Pesticide-free odor control: Eco Anti-Odor fights foot funk with natural probiotics that are safe for human health and the environment.
This limited-edition Hyperport Clog is available for $160 USD in men’s sizing, and the all-gender UNEEK II Convertible is available for $150 USD, at www.keenfootwear.com and
https://metalwood.studio.
Starring Kurumi Yoshimoto & Phil Nisco | Shot by Ryan Thomas Murray | Lake Arrowhead, CA
About KEEN
Family-owned and values-led for over 20 years, KEEN is striving to make the most original, durable, Consciously Created footwear on the planet and using its business to do good. In 2003, KEEN started a revolution with the introduction of the original hybrid sandal, the Newport – combining the openness of a water sandal with the toe protection of a rugged shoe. KEEN has continued to create industry-changing innovation for life outside on trails, jobsites, sidewalks, and water. Its KEEN.FUSION-constructed Targhee IV hiking boot was awarded a Best Invention of 2024 by Time Magazine for its revolutionary durability. KEEN has been PFAS free since 2018 and is taking everything it
knows as a conscious shoemaker and putting it in service of people and the planet – sharing its sustainable innovations to do more good together. Learn more at keenfootwear.com.
About Metalwood Studio
Metalwood Studio is an ode to golf in the '90s and some of the early 2000s. The technology boom is just starting to happen. The pros of yesteryear are trading in their persimmon woods and balata balls for something a little faster and more aggressive. And they’ve exchanged flares and 4-button placket polos with the baggiest, frumpiest shit they could find; long before the yoga-but-make-it-golf clothes of today. Metalwood aims to preserve this iconic golf look and feeling by creating a nostalgic wormhole via a collection that includes vintage-inspired clothing, accessories and golf equipment.