With summer officially kicking off in less than a month, it’s time to think about refreshing your warm weather wardrobe (if you haven’t already). To help usher in the balmy temps, we asked a couple of staffers what shoes they’re going to be wearing this summer, and their responses: both are loving two new offerings from Keen.
On the men’s side, our pick is the Keen Glarus Hikining – a long-distance hiking boot geared directly at the adventurers among you and perfect for an all-day summer hike. For the ladies, our pick is a pair of Keen Emerald City Sandals – sandals that look incredibly stylish, but most importantly, have the legendary Keen comfort to match.
Here’s a look at both.
Keen Glarus Hiking Boots ($160, men’s and women’s)
For us, summer is all about getting outside and being as active as possible, with hiking easily ranking as one of our favorite past times. To make hiking even more enjoyable, the Keen Glarus ranks as one of our favorite trail boots, with a design specifically built for extended, all-day hikes. Up top, a fantastically rugged waterproof full-grain leather upper paired with a KEEN.DRY waterproof membrane keeps moisture out, keeping your feet comfortable even in wet conditions. Underneath, 4mm multi directional traction lugs provide ample grip, even in slippery conditions. And making the Glarus boots some of the most comfortable we’ve tried, removable metatomical dual density EVA footbeds, torsion stability ESS shanks and external TPU heel stabilizers are just some of the tech Keen has packed into their newest hiking boot offering.
The full list of Keen Glarus features include
- 4mm multi directional traction lugs
- External TPU heel stabilizer
- KEEN.DRY™ waterproof breathable membrane
- KEEN.Zorb Strobel
- Metal speed hook lacing system
- Removable metatomical dual density EVA footbed
- Torsion stability ESS shank
- Waterproof full grain leather upper
- Non-marking rubber outsole
You can learn more about the Keen Glarus Hiking Boots at the official Keen website.
Keen Emerald City Ankle Sandals ($85, women’s)
For a more laid back option in the Keen lineup, we love two of the offerings in the Emerald City lineup. The first is the new Keen Emerald City Ankle sandal, a classically inspired sandal boasting a full grain leather upper and lining. Not only does the emerald city look great with jeans, a skirt, a dress (or pretty much anything else), they’re also incredibly comfortable, thanks to a luxurious leather wrapped midsole. Should things get a little more active, a non-marking natural rubber outsole provides ample grip when the need arises, allowing you to showcase your recently acquired four-minute Party Rock dance routine with the utmost precision.
More features of the Keen Emerald City Ankle Sandal include:
– Burnished leather footbed cover
– Full-grain leather upper
– Leather lining
– Leather wrapped midsole
– Non-marking natural rubber outsole
You can learn more about the Keen Emerald City Ankle Sandals at the official Keen website.
Keen Emerald City Three Point Sandals ($85, women’s)
If you love the idea of the Keen Emerald City Ankle sandal but want a slightly different style, the Emerald City Three Point sandal offers a more classically refined look with the same great comfort. As with the ankle sandal, the three-point sandal boasts full grain leather straps, but in a slimmer design than found on the ankle sandal. Whereas the ankle sandal is a touch more trendy, the three point sandal airs slightly more on the side of traditional. Both look great with jeans, shorts, a dress, a skirt… pretty much anything you can think of. Ensuring comfort during extended use, the three point sandal notes the same luxurious leather wrapped midsole as found on the on the ankle sandle, and a grippy non-marking natural rubber outsole again provides ample traction when you need it.
More features of the Keen Emerald City Three Point Sandals include:
– Burnished leather footbed cover
– Full-grain leather upper
– Leather lining
– Leather wrapped midsole
– Non-marking natural rubber outsole
You can learn more about the Keen Emerald City Three Point Sandals at the official Keen website.
