The difference is in the details. What started out as a protective sandal has evolved into a line of waterproof performance footwear for the true adventurer and urban outdoorsman. Keen’s footprint now encompasses dozens of styles, each built with definitive design details such as patented toe guards, anatomical footbeds and quick release drawstring closures. Rugged yet comfortable. Functional yet freeing. Protective yet stylish. And the comfort of knowing that when form follows function, you’re on the right path.

The origin of Keen Footwear...

In January 2003, Keen began with a moment of pure vision, with a simple design challenge:   Can a sandal protect toes?  The answer was yes.  The answer was the Keen Newport Sandal.  The end result was the outdoors, reimagined.

Funny how this one radical departure for sandals inspired an overriding philosophy for Keen Footwear:  Hybrid products that allow consumers to connect with the outdoors in its entirety.