Keen blog

In 2003, Keen sandals was born when a core of people committed to outdoor living asked the question, "Can a sandal protect toes?' The answer was a resounding, "yes!" through Keen's first sandal, the Newport. Keen sandals is a company devoted first and foremost to what they call HybridLife: creating quality shoes, playing outside, and caring for the world in which we live. You can feel good about walking around in a pair of Keen sandals. Not only are they comfortable and stylish, (while protecting your toes), they are produced by one of the most conscientious shoe companies around.

As part of a HybridLife, a comfortable quality shoe that protects from the elements and the unexpected is essential. That is why Keen sandals is such a leader in shoes for the outdoors person. Each shoe is designed to protect and cushion feet engaged in a wide variety of activities. From hiking, to rock climbing, to simply walking through the woods on a glorious fall day, Keens are the ideal shoe. The company employs numerous technological comfort measures to ensure a fully satisfied customer. A waterproof system keeps feet dry in inclement weather, an insulation system keeps feet warm in chilly temperatures, and a shock suspension system reduces the possibility of twisting an ankle on uneven ground. In addition, Keen sandals and shoes also feature Dual Climate Rubber soles that stay pliable in summer, and harden to create a grip on ice in winter. This unique feature ensures excellent traction at all times.

Although Keen sandals and shoes are ideal for the great outdoors, their heart for the environment and the company's charitable spirit sets them apart from many of their competitors. After the tsunami of 2004, Keen started the HybridCare program which has given over 1.5 million dollars to worthy environmental and humanitarian causes such as 1 KG More. 1 KG More was started in 2008 after the earthquake devastated the Sichuan province in China. Keen implores people who visit there to each bring 1 KG More of school supplies to help the needy children who live there. They have also donated over 12,000 pairs of shoes toward the cause. A great believer in corporate responsibility, Keen shoes are also designed with renewable, natural and sustainable materials, to reduce the burden placed by companies on the world's limited natural resources.