Full-Time
Designs and sells outdoor footwear
$135.5k - $143k/yr
Portland, OR, USA
Hybrid
Bachelor's
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KEEN is a footwear brand that makes outdoor shoes and lifestyle products with a strong focus on values and social responsibility. Its offerings include versatile, durable shoes designed for outdoor activities, starting with the Newport sandal and the concept of Hybrid footwear that blends rugged performance with everyday use. The company explains how its products work through practical design: sturdy uppers, protective toe caps, and comfort-focused soles built to handle hiking, walking, and various outdoor adventures. KEEN distinguishes itself from competitors by tying its products to a mission—activating communities, protecting natural places, and giving back—rather than relying only on product features. Its goal is to become the most trusted outdoor footwear and lifestyle brand in the world, helping people enjoy outdoor experiences while supporting environmental stewardship.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Founded
2003
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Fashion's favorite climbing-inspired sneaker has an american-built update. The KEEN Jasper KM Lite has arrived with an American build that's both responsibly made and lightweight by design. First introduced in 2008 as the brand's climbing-inspired outdoor sneaker, the Jasper now has a refreshed look that delivers sleek style without compromising on comfort or quality. Most noticeably, the uppers have been smoothed with discreet stitching while the heel counter is satisfyingly streamlined into the midsole. It's a subtle shift, but one that quietly ushers the Jasper from trail staple to a pair that's just as at home in the city as it is off-grid. For men, the Jasper KM comes in three versatile colorways: Canteen/Black; Khaki/Birch; Black/Steel Grey, while for women, colorways include Granite Green/Black; Cameo Rose/Black; Plaza Taupe/Bitch; Brindle/Birch. Furthermore, the women's model will be joined by a Mary Jane-inspired variant, the Jasper KM Lite MJ. The dynamic lineup provides options that expand how the silhouette can be worn, from day-to-day utility to more styled, expressive looks. As a follow-up to the KEEN Made Classics collection unveiled in April, KEEN Made Originals arrives this May, dialing in on one of the brand's most beloved silhouettes. With collaborative variants emerging from Engineered Garments, Hiking Patrol, 18 East and Gramicci in recent years, the Jasper has slowly but surely taken up a spot among gorpcore favourites, and it's only getting better. While KEEN has been producing pairs in the US via its Oregon factory since 2009, the footwear label recently made a conscious decision to move to a new facility in Kentucky, granting it more robust distribution capabilities and - more importantly - expanding its responsible production initiatives. It was the opening of this new Kentucky hub that planted the seed for KEEN Made, a new sneaker line offering consciously sourced materials and forward-thinking construction not only for greater durability, comfort, but also a lighter environmental impact. With thoughtful specs, the Jasper KM Lite is far more than meets the eye. Each model coming from the new series features Trampoleen cushioning underfoot, KEEN.FUSION technology binding the sole and upper without harmful chemicals, and materials recommended by the Better Cotton Initiative and gold-rated LWG-certified tanneries. Together, it's a build that signals a more considered approach to how the shoe is made and how it feels on foot. "Owning our own factories keeps us closer to what we love, consciously creating versatile footwear that lasts," KEEN's Senior VP of Product and Innovation, Scott Labbe, shared. "Here in our Kentucky factory, shoemaking is revived as an art form - by a community of local, talented workers dedicated to premium craftsmanship." As the centerpiece of the KEEN Made Originals collection, the Jasper KM Lite is set for release on May 1 at keenfootwear.com, KEEN Garages, and select retailers. By admin | May 1st, 2026 | uncategorised | comments off on fashion's favorite climbing-inspired sneaker has an american-built update.
KEEN, Vuori, Gregory and Atomic also recognized as leaders in the categories of footwear, apparel, outdoor hardgoods, and action sports SEATTLE, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op gathered its vendor community today to celebrate its Vendor Partner of the Year awards. The annual program recognizes brands that make significant contributions in product innovation and performance, progressive and efficient business practices, experiences with REI customers and staff, and doing the right thing for people and planet. Arc'teryx won the all-around Vendor Partner of the Year award. KEEN, Vuori, Gregory and Atomic were recognized as leaders in the categories of footwear, apparel, outdoor hardgoods, and action sports respectively
Outdoor footwear leader KEEN has once again set the bar high with its latest best-selling release - the Newport H2 Sandals, now available in Men's Wide Fit and Women's Original Fit styles.
Taking on their climbing-inspired sneaker, KEEN has joined forces with South Korean label, Eastlogue, for a chic and performance-based sneaker.
KEEN, renowned for its hybrid footwear, has partnered with Madhappy, an LA-based brand focused on mental health and positivity, to create a product that blends physical comfort with a positive message.