Innovative Portland, Oregon-based KEEN has introduced UNEEK, a type of hybrid sandal made with knotted cord available in a range of colors – starting today.
“Introducing Your Foot’s Future” was the only information available (up until now) on KEEN’s website. I was recently sent a pair of UNEEKs in Blue Grotto/Vapor to check out.
The UNEEK has the standard KEEN-designed closure on top for adjusting (in this case) the tightness of the laces on top. Two cords and a simple, free-moving junction design allow the upper to move and adapt to the shape of foot.
Rubber pods in the heel and toe area of the outsole provide protection and traction in high-wear areas. A Flex Zone sole, contour arch, and anatomical footbed feature in this new sandal, sure to gain summer buzz as the shoe has just been revealed online to the world.
I’ll be taking these shoes out around town, on my bike, and to the beach for a test-drive over the coming weeks.