Looking to step up from Keen? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.
British outdoor and travel clothing brand selling recycled-fabric fleeces, shells and tees direct-to-consumer, planting a tree for every order.
Why it's similar. Passenger closely mirrors Keen's outdoor-focused style. Both prioritize sustainability, use similar materials, and share a relaxed silhouette and earth-tone palette.
Vermont fly-fishing and wingshooting outfitter, founded 1856, selling rods, waders, country apparel and dog gear while closing roughly half its stores.
Why it's similar. Orvis aligns well with Keen in terms of style, silhouette, and commitment to sustainability, all within the same price segment.
Carlsbad-based climbing and yoga apparel brand, owned by Columbia Sportswear, known for stretch travel pants and hemp-based sustainable basics.
Why it's similar. PrAna's commitment to sustainability and versatile activewear closely matches Keen's style and audience.
American outdoor apparel and gear brand, founded 1974 and owned by Newell Brands, known for down jackets, rain shells, sleeping bags and tents.
Why it's similar. Both brands produce high-performance outdoor gear that emphasizes comfort and versatility.
American outdoor footwear brand, owned by VF Corporation, known for its waterproof 6-Inch Premium yellow boot and streetwear collaborations.
Why it's similar. Timberland's waterproof 6-Inch Premium covers the same outdoor-to-street footwear ground as the Newport sandal, with recycled-material and responsible-leather programmes running under VF Corporation ownership.
Seattle-based maker of technical outdoor apparel and accessories, from gaiters and gloves to Helium rain shells and Ferrosi softshells.
German outdoor label known for Texapore waterproof jackets, footwear, packs and tents; owned by China's Anta Sports since May 2025.
Norwegian outdoor brand founded in 1908 on the patented frame rucksack, now making backpacks, tents and technical hiking and hunting apparel.
Passenger, Orvis, PrAna lead our ranking. Looking to step up from Keen? These 8 brands share the aesthetic but bring elevated materials, construction and a higher price tier — ranked by overall similarity.