With an earth-conscious mentality and a serious vision for the future, Keen has established itself as a brand for the ages, creating "the outdoors, reimagined." Keen is a brand that is relatively new on the scene, but through its pro-earth philosophy on footwear and top quality construction and innovation, Keen has established a foothold on the sandal, hiking and casual shoe market.

Keen began in January 2003 with a "moment of pure vision," according to their website. They pondered the question of the ages, "Can a sandal protect toes?" and came up with an answer that would lead them on a path to creating footwear for everyone. The Newport was Keen's first offering, a hybrid of sandal and shoe that featured their now-patented toe protection that is a staple on every shoe they make.

The idea of a hybrid is a big part of who Keen is today. Besides their outstanding footwear and now bags and socks, Keen also dove headfirst into doing things to actively help the planet and other humans living on it. In 2004, inspired by the tsunami disaster that affected millions, Keen established the Keen Foundation to support environmental and social causes. This was just the start.

HybridLife is the vision of Keen's philosophy. "Create. Play. Care. It's a way of life" is on their home page, and it rings true through both their community and global efforts as well as the thought that goes into the design and construction of every shoe they make. From using natural materials and recycling to constructing with minimal glue and shipping in easy-to-recycle boxes, Keen is an industry leader in global consciousness.

SHOEBACCA.com is proud to feature Keen shoes for men, women and children, and encourage you to join Keen in making a positive impact for our planet!