UNEEK
The two-cord woven sandal is KEEN's most distinctive design, spun off into leather, 360 and LEA-X variants that anchor the brand's fashion presence.
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Keen
American outdoor footwear label known for the toe-bumper Newport sandal and UNEEK, founded in California in 2003 and based in Portland, Oregon since 2006.
AlamedaOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$Price
What to know about Keen
The toe bumper is the signature
KEEN's patented closed-toe rubber bumper is the design that built the brand, first on the Newport hybrid sandal and still the giveaway detail across its range.
Four shoes carry the catalogue
Most of the range orbits the Newport sandal, UNEEK cord sandal, Jasper sneaker and Targhee hiking boot rather than a wide seasonal lineup.
Hiking brand crossing into fashion
A run of 2025 collaborations with Études Studio, Gramicci, Madhappy, SNIDEL and emmi reworked the Newport and Jasper for a streetwear audience.
The pieces that define Keen
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Jasper
The climbing-inspired lace-up sneaker is KEEN's crossover hit, endlessly reissued in Zionic, Rocks and collaboration editions.
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Newport
The original closed-toe hybrid sandal built on KEEN's patented rubber toe bumper — the shoe that founded the brand.
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How Keen fits
Overall fit
slightly large
KEEN footwear is widely described as roomy and accommodating, with a signature wide toe box that many find true to slightly large, so narrow-footed wearers often size down a half size.
Tip: Consider going down a half size from your usual sneaker size, especially if you have narrow feet.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | slightly large | roomy and wide through the forefoot | The Jasper and similar styles run a bit roomy, so size down a half if you prefer a snug fit. |
| Boots | true to size | wide, high-volume fit with a spacious toe box | Most stay true to size; size down a half if you feel heel slip, and expect minimal break-in. |
| Sandals & slides | slightly large | wide with a roomy toe box and generous instep volume | Go down a half size if you have narrow or average-width feet, as the Newport and UNEEK run roomy. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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76% matchGramicci
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What changes: Pants and shorts rather than footwear
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73% matchBogs Boots
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What changes: Farm and winter boots only, no fashion collabs
Keen fit questions
Does Keen run big or small?
Keen fits slightly large. Consider going down a half size from your usual sneaker size, especially if you have narrow feet. KEEN footwear is widely described as roomy and accommodating, with a signature wide toe box that many find true to slightly large, so narrow-footed wearers often size down a half size.
How does Keen fit?
KEEN footwear is widely described as roomy and accommodating, with a signature wide toe box that many find true to slightly large, so narrow-footed wearers often size down a half size. Overall shape: roomy with a notably wide toe box and generous forefoot volume.
How do Keen sneakers fit?
Keen sneakers fits slightly large. The Jasper and similar styles run a bit roomy, so size down a half if you prefer a snug fit. Shape: roomy and wide through the forefoot.
How do Keen boots fit?
Keen boots fits true to size. Most stay true to size; size down a half if you feel heel slip, and expect minimal break-in. Shape: wide, high-volume fit with a spacious toe box.
How do Keen sandals & slides fit?
Keen sandals & slides fits slightly large. Go down a half size if you have narrow or average-width feet, as the Newport and UNEEK run roomy. Shape: wide with a roomy toe box and generous instep volume.
Brand facts
KEEN is an American footwear company founded in 2003 by Martin Keen and Rory Fuerst in Alameda, California, and headquartered in Portland, Oregon since 2006. Its patented closed-toe rubber bumper defines the Newport hybrid sandal, alongside the UNEEK cord sandal, Jasper sneaker and Targhee hiking boot. The company remains privately held and independent, and pushed further into fashion through 2025 collaborations with Paris label Études Studio, Gramicci, Madhappy and Tokyo brands SNIDEL and emmi, mostly reworking the Newport and Jasper.
- Founded
- 2003
- Origin
- Alameda, United States
- Made in
- United States, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Romania
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Footwear $117–$185 · Sneakers $140–$148
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Workwear / Heritage