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KEEN Blog
4M ago
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 are healthy for your mind and body, like improving your fitness so you can hike to your favorite viewpoint in less time or hiking a distance you’ve never attempted before. This kind of hiking is called “fast hiking” and it’s becoming a favorite way for people who love hiking to experience more than ever before.
Fast hiking exists in the sweet spot that’s quicker than traditional hiking, but slower than running. It includes some o ..read more
KEEN Blog
8M ago
Maybe a better question to ask is: What are PFAS?
The short, easy-to-pronounce answer: forever chemicals. The longer, hard-to-say answer: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. No matter which one you go with, the impact on the health of people and the planet is equally bad. These über-persistent man-made chemicals are found everywhere, and they stick around for a very, very, very long time.
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.
Watch our 1-min ..read more
KEEN Blog
8M ago
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 trail.
For many of you, it means hiking faster. Not to achieve an FKT (fastest known time) on a trail, but to bring more fitness to your hike and to go farther so you can see and experience more while you’re out there. And that’s exactly why we made the Zionic hiking collection.
What makes Zionic so athletic and agile? In this 2-minute video and follow-up Q&A, our performance product manager Will Schuh ..read more
KEEN Blog
8M ago
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 at least 450 years to degrade on its own. We just don’t have time for that.
Luckily, more and more companies are discovering that using recycled materials in their products can create great stuff with a lighter footprint. And we should know, because we’re one of those companies. And we're finding more and more ways to work them into different parts of our boots, sandals, and shoes.
Going Circula ..read more
KEEN Blog
1y ago
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 the city. They don’t own a car, so they’re constrained by the radius of where their bikes can take them — but never constrained by where their imagination can take them. They find fun in what’s right around them, whether it’s in the backyard, on the roof, on the street, at the river down the street, or in the irrigation canal nearby. Instead of recreating “home” far away in the outdoors, they bring that far-away, outdoo ..read more
KEEN Blog
1y ago
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 and support music artists with Sweetness Follows Records.
How: I’m fortunate that my kids take to the type of activities that I enjoy and introduce to them. We spend a lot of time going for walks and immersing ourselves in nature at the reservoir close to where we live, taking the time to appreciate and respect the insects, reptiles and surrounding wildlife. We’re also fortunate to have a lovely ..read more
KEEN Blog
1y ago
KEEN ON NADINE JASMINE | @NADINEJASMINE OH SEBENAR CREATES BY WOMEN, FOR WOMEN
Who: I am Nadine Jasmine,a true cancer- compassionate, often sweet and a lover of colours. I find joy in processes whether it is big or small. I am the brain behind Oh Sebenar, a contemporary fashion brand here in Kuala Lumpur.
How: I come from a family of women. I have 6 sisters! So you can already gauge the drama when it comes to sharing clothes- so why not make my own! And the rest is history.
The idea behind my Oh Sebenar: I believe fashion is a medium to communicate my ideas to the wo ..read more
KEEN Blog
1y ago
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 river bottoms, slippery docks, and hot sand. All great reasons to pick up some water shoes.
Whether you’re hiking off the beaten path to a secluded swimming hole, spending the day paddling your SUP, cruising down the river in a kayak or just exploring the lake shore, KEEN has water shoes and sandals that let you move in and out of the water with all the grip you need for confi ..read more
KEEN Blog
1y ago
Seeing folks out there living a life of originality and good vibes inspires us. We hope this upcoming stories, inspire you, too.
Introducing KEEN ON YOU is a on-going series where we celebrate togetherness, originality, and taking action. It's inspired by the people who make us excited to come to work every day, our Fans, our Community. People who are fearlessly living original lives and inspiring others to do the same.
At KEEN, We are ORIGINAL, FRIENDLY, FUN, FEARLESS, and QUIRKY. We are Action-ists who like to help other and have fun while doing it. KEEN is about getti ..read more
KEEN Blog
1y ago
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 on outdoor living and imbued with an Engineered Garments influence, this climbing shoe weaves together function and style.
This collaboration is centered on KEEN's Jasper II model. Built with rock climbing in mind, the Jasper 2’s All-Terrain outsoles ensure plenty of traction, allowing for exploration anywhere in the great outdoors. Ankle padding is installed to ensure stability while KEEN.DRY waterproo ..read more