Womens KEEN Shoes

Walking Shoes - By Jackie Burns on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 03:30

Is it totally corny for me to say that I am keen on women’s KEEN shoes?  Maybe, but it is true.  The Keen shoe collection for women is one of the most creative, interesting, and functional line of shoes that I have come across in a long time.  The KEEN Company makes the best active footwear available, in my opinion, and they do it in a way that is incredibly fresh and unique.  These shoes can go any distance you can - from the tops of mountains to the streets of New York.  And they mix and combine materials and designs that make KEEN shoes as pleasurable to look at as they are practical to wear.

KEEN: A unique shoe that mixes fun with function

KEEN shoes are just really cool.  You have to check out their collections to really get a feel for what I'm talking about, but I'll try to paint a picture for you.  Imagine every modern, sleek, interesting, and fun element that you have seen on active footwear lately:

• Webbing and mesh
• Surprising color combinations
• Interesting material blends like recycled polyurethane and cork
• Unusual shoe materials like reclaimed rice paper and natural jute rubber
• More common materials used in creative ways - knit, jersey cotton, leather, canvas, wool, rubber, and nubuck
• Designs that crisscross and double back for comfort, stability, and unique design patterns on your feet 
• Details like stitching, buttons, laces, zippers, snaps, and buckles 
• Imagine a shoe that can go from the surfboard to the grocery store

Add splashes of vibrant neon colors, subtle washed earth tones, playful pinks and purples, and the ever-popular blacks and browns.  Constructed with durable stitching and advanced production technology designed to make shoes that can climbs mountains with you. 

See it?  That's a KEEN shoe for women.

The KEEN Collections

The KEEN collections offer a real cornucopia of choices for any activity, style, or personality.

Waterfront:  This collection is very sporty, flexible, and colorful.  This is a casual collection of shoes that can walk in water while you hike, bike, and explore.

Market Street & BLVD:  These are more classically tailored shoe collections.  They are perfect for the office or a day of shopping.  But hidden under their sleek, contemporary designs is the structure of a KEEN shoe, so that they can go with you from work to a weekend adventure.

Trailhead:  This is the most rugged collection by KEEN made for hiking and outdoor sports.  The most durable shoes KEEN offers, these shoes can take on any weather.

Pedal:  This is a line of shoes designed specifically for cycling.  They combine function with a cool, sporty look so you'll want to wear them even after you're done with your ride.

Most collections offers a range of shoe designs including:

• Sandals
• Boots
• Shoes
• Sneakers
• Cold Weather Boots
• Mary Janes
• Lace Ups
• Slip-ons

And KEEN shoes, even the dressier ones, are designed to handle all conditions of weather.  KEEN offers shoes that are insulated against the cold, open and breezy sandals for the hot summer sun, and waterproof and water resistant shoes.

Other people who are keen on Women’s KEEN Shoes

"As a commuter, I need a shoe that can walk with me to work and be comfortable and stylish at work.  The KEEN Clifton Loafer works so well for me, I own it in all three colors."

"The Oregon PCT has gone on every vacation I have for the last three years.  It hiked into a dormant volcano with me, walked behind a waterfall, and horseback rode .  If they ever wear out, I will order a new pair immediately!"

"The look of any KEEN sandal is so unique that I try out a new pair every season.  I love that I get the same comfort, support, and durability with each pair with striking aesthetic differences.  Very cool."

My personal choices for women’s KEEN shoes are the Bern High Boot in Orla (a deep red) with a faux shearling lining and the Wear Around Lace in Moroccan Blue.  These shoes will carry me, almost literally, into spring - from my office to my backyard and beyond!