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KEEN buying guide

KEEN is an outdoor footwear brand founded in 2003 by Martin Keen and Rory Fuerst, based in Portland, Oregon. It started with the Newport sandal and its protective toe bumper, and now also makes hiking boots, sneakers, kids' shoes and safety work footwear. We carry 251 KEEN styles for women, men and kids, from $44.99 CAD, with free shipping and 30-day free returns.

Keen Men’s Newport H2 Monochrome/Safari Sandals 1027128Toe bumper original
Founded
2003
Home base
Portland, OR
Founders
Martin Keen, Rory Fuerst
First product
Newport sandal
Signature
Protective toe bumper
At WOOKI
251 styles

Most searched at WOOKI

The KEEN models our customers look for most, based on searches on wooki.com and Google over the past year.

Popular KEEN models explained

These are the KEEN families our customers buy most, based on what actually sells in our shop.

KEEN Newport

The sandal that started the brand. Martin Keen invented the Newport in 1999, and the first production pairs in 2003 had the protective black toe bumper KEEN is still known for. We carry the Newport H2 and the leather Newport Crafted 20 Year, both for men.

Sandal · Toe bumper · Men's · from $54.99 CAD

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KEEN Targhee II

A waterproof hiking boot for men, including the KEEN x Leave No Trace version. If you hike a few times a season and want one boot that handles wet trails, it's the one we point people to first.

Hiking boot · Waterproof · Men's · from $79.99 CAD

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KEEN Jasper

Our biggest KEEN family by far, and it comes in a lot of colours. You'll find the Jasper III sneaker for men and women, the Jasper Zionic trail running shoe, a waterproof Jasper II, and kids' sizes from little kids up.

Sneaker · Trail running · Kids to adults · from $69.99 CAD

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KEEN KS86

A leather sneaker for men and women that looks more like a city shoe than a trail shoe. It's one of our better-selling KEEN lifestyle styles, in black, birch and natural tones.

Leather sneaker · Men's and Women's · from $74.99 CAD

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KEEN Pittsburgh

A 6-inch waterproof work boot for men. The Pittsburgh Energy is one of our best-selling KEEN work boots. KEEN's work line also includes CSA-marked boots such as the Philadelphia Wellington and the Camden 8-inch, so check the product title for the CSA mark.

Work boot · Waterproof · Men's · from $189.99 CAD

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KEEN Howser

Easy slip-on slides and slippers for around the house or a quick trip out. The Howser III comes in several colours for men and women, and it sells steadily in fall and winter.

Slide and slipper · Men's and Women's · from $69.99 CAD

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How to choose your KEEN shoes

  1. Start with the use. Newport sandals are for water and warm weather, Targhee and Pyrenees are for trails, Jasper and KS86 are everyday sneakers, and the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are for the job site.
  2. For work, read the title. Our CSA work boots say CSA right in the product name, and the toe type (steel, aluminum or carbon) is listed there too. Pick the protection your workplace requires.
  3. Mind the toe box. KEEN is known for a roomy toe box. If your feet are narrow, try your usual size first and check the size notes on the product page.
  4. Not sure of the size? Order the one you think and swap if needed. Returns are free for 30 days.

KEEN's history: from Newport to Portland

  1. 1999Martin Keen invents the Newport sandal in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
  2. 2003KEEN is founded by Martin Keen and Rory Fuerst in Alameda, California. The first sandals and shoes go into production with the protective black toe bumper. Footwear News names it 2003's Launch of the Year.
  3. 2006KEEN moves its headquarters from Alameda to a restored building in Portland's Pearl District.
  4. 2010KEEN opens a plant in Portland to build an American-made collection.
  5. TodayKEEN is based in Portland and makes sandals, shoes, boots and safety work footwear, along with clothing and bags.

Why buy KEEN at WOOKI

Free shippingNo minimum
30-day free returnsFree return labels
100% authenticSourced directly from the brand
Canadian retailerShips from Gatineau, Québec

KEEN: frequently asked questions

Are KEEN Jasper shoes waterproof?

Not all of them. In our shop, the Men's Jasper II Black is the Jasper listed as Waterproof. The Jasper III, the Jasper Zionic trail shoes and the kids' Jasper II are not listed that way, so don't assume. Look for Waterproof or WP in the product title before you order.

Are KEEN shoes good for plantar fasciitis?

We can't make medical claims, and a shoe doesn't replace a podiatrist's advice. What KEEN says is that the removable metatomical footbed in many of its styles is shaped to cradle the foot and add cushioning. If you have heel pain, ask a podiatrist what you need, then try a pair. Returns are free for 30 days.

Do KEEN shoes run true to size?

Mostly. KEEN is known for a roomy toe box, so many people with average feet stay with their usual size, and narrow feet may feel extra room. Fit changes by style. Every product page has a size chart, so check it before you order. Returns are free for 30 days.

Are KEEN shoes good for wide feet or bunions?

Many KEEN styles have a roomy toe box, which is a big reason people buy them. For bunions or any foot condition, a podiatrist is the right person to ask. Widths depend on the style, so check the product page for what we have in stock. Returns are free for 30 days if the fit isn't right.

Are KEEN boots waterproof?

Many are, and the title says so. The Circadia Mid, the Circadia Mid Polar winter boot, the Hightrail Mid WP and the Pittsburgh Energy WP work boot are listed as waterproof, and so are several women's and kids' winter boots. Not every KEEN boot is, so read the title.

Do you sell KEEN CSA steel toe work boots?

We do. KEEN work boots with a CSA mark say CSA in the product name. Toe types in our titles include steel (Flint II), aluminum (San Jose, Seattle 8-inch) and carbon (Philadelphia Wellington, Seattle Romeo), for men and women. Match the toe type to your site's rules.

Are KEEN shoes Canadian?

No. KEEN is an American brand, founded in 2003 and based in Portland, Oregon. WOOKI is the Canadian side: we're a retailer in Gatineau, Québec, and we ship KEEN across Canada with free shipping and 30-day free returns.

Does WOOKI sell authentic KEEN?

We do. We're a Canadian retailer based in Gatineau, Québec, and we buy 100% authentic products directly from the brands and authorized distributors. Shipping is free with no minimum, and you get 30-day free returns.

Shop KEEN · 251 styles from $44.99 CAD

Written by the WOOKI footwear team · Last updated October 2, 2026. Prices and style counts are pulled live from our catalogue. Specs come from KEEN's own product information.

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