History of KEEN
Keen is founded by the Fuerst Group in 2003, Oregon-based KEEN came into the footwear market with a single product. Called the Newport, the sandal gained popularity quickly among hikers for its durability and comfort, as well as its distinctive protective black toe bumper.
Seventeen years later, KEEN now offers a wide variety of footwear (sandals, shoes and boots), bags, clothing and accessories, all designed for outdoor enthusiasts of all sorts. While the company has also grown into a $500 million business, it has not let go of its original values of making a difference and making the world better.
KEEN at Funkie House Rotterdam
Besides streetwear brands, Funkie House Rotterdam also has some outdoor brands. Keen is a brand that is a mix between outdoor and streetwear. It is almost impossible to imagine the Japanese street scene without Keen Japan sandals! We definitely recommend combining them with our streetwear brands Universal Works, Edwin or Carhartt Wip and Obey!
Sustainability
As Funkie House Rotterdam, we believe it is important to partner with brands that are sustainable and of top quality. Keen is one of these brands. KEEN has not abandoned its original values of making a difference and making the world a better place. KEEN has supported various activities that make the environment cleaner, promote healthy lifestyles and encourage volunteering, and contributed 13,500 of its sandals to relief operations after the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated eastern Japan in 2011.