We’re not here to make shoes
Don’t get us wrong. We love making shoes … and we’re good at it, but we’re really here to make a difference. To make the outside and trades accessible to all. And to clean up the planet while we’re at it.
We inspire everyone to live with no ceiling
We’re a family-owned, values-led maker of hybrid footwear, and we’re on a mission to make the outdoors and trades more accessible and inclusive. Hey everyone, let’s get out there together.
CORE VALUES. (WE CALL THEM MARKERS.)
Marker No. 1: Live outside … together
We believe outside is better than inside. That outside doesn’t have to be about bagging peaks or going on epic solo adventures. We eat, sleep, hike, walk, work, and play outside… every day. All day. It’s good for our health. Physical and mental. We believe going outside alone is boring. We like to share our outside with friends and family. Our dogs and our kids. We know that living outside is better when we include others. All others.
Outside is our happy place.
CORE VALUES. (WE CALL THEM MARKERS.)
Marker No. 2: Be original in everything
We were not born to follow. We do not ask for permission. From the products we create to the events we host, we believe in making things that have never existed before. We will try anything. ANYTHING. We think it’s fun. If we fail, we do it fast and live to play another day. We believe that originality is limitless, even when budgets aren’t. We thrive in being original when the odds are against us.
CORE VALUES. (WE CALL THEM MARKERS.)
Marker No. 3: Make original goods that last
Our products solve problems with conviction. We identify unmet needs and envision solutions that the world has not yet seen. Our products help keep people safe and comfortable when they go outside. We strive to protect their toes, to keep them warm and dry, and to prevent them from slipping. Our fans trust us to protect them, and we will not let them down. They look to us to show them a better way.
CORE VALUES. (WE CALL THEM MARKERS.)
Marker No. 4: Do the right thing
We believe the world would be a better place if more people stood up and did the right thing. We believe in being there for others in their time of need. That tough times require tough actions. That talk is cheap. We like to take action.
CORE VALUES. (WE CALL THEM MARKERS.)
Marker No. 5: Create with conscience
We believe in making our planet healthier and building strong communities. From the materials we use, to how we develop and make our products, to how we treat the folks who craft our trusted shoes, we are conscientious about what we make and how we make things. Our goal is to leave this place better than we found it.
THE KEEN EFFECT
Making a difference
We’re action-ists who like to help others and have fun doing it. From the beginning we’ve been hell bent on detoxing the planet and making the outdoors and trades accessible to everyone.
CAREERS AND CULTURE
Be a KEENmate, too
KEEN’s for everyone who wants to make a difference. We’re action-taking do-gooders who happen to make shoes that people really, really love. Get in here.
Take a peek inside KEEN
Earth Day is the best workday at KEEN
We’re on a mission to leave the planet better than we found it.
Campfire cooking with the KEEN Kanteen
Having our own chef and master class series means we eat well while camping.
Wear masks. Love others.
When COVID hit, we did what we do: we made masks and gave a whole bunch away.
10 years of building shoes in America
They told us it couldn’t be done. We proved them wrong. See our Portland factory.
Designed by women for women: The Astoria West sandal
How women on the KEEN product team reimagined a women’s performance sandal.
#InsideKEEN
Here's what it's like inside KEEN. Although most of the time we're outside. ;)
