[KEEN Japan LLC] Introducing the new product -WK450- series from -KEEN-‘s walking shoe collection that feels like rolling.
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Press release: March 6, 2024
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Introducing the new -WK450- series from -KEEN-‘s walking shoe collection that feels like rolling.
*Released on March 6, 2024*
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KEEN, an outdoor footwear brand from Portland, Oregon, USA, which defines any place without a ceiling as “outdoor”, will debut in the spring of 2023 with a walking shoe collection that feels like rolling.
Following “WK400 WP (Double K400 Waterproof)”, which has a curved shape inspired by the movement of a circle with a radius of 400 mm, * A new product with a curved shape inspired by a circle with a radius of 450 mm* – WK450 (Double K4 Hundred Fifty) -* series has been added. * ●What is WK Collection? *
The WK collection, which is short for Walking, was created after a serious injury experienced by developer Rory Fuerst Jr.
Walking shoes* were developed by scientifically delving into “walking” based on rehabilitation experience.
* The biggest feature of the WK collection * is the unique technology “KEEN.CURVE(TM)” that makes walking in an arc smoother.
Feels like rolling*. CONSTANT CURVE
GEOMETRY (Constant Curve Geometry)” and “PLATE”, which maintains a constant curve and suppresses side-to-side wobbling from the landing of the foot to the kick-off movement.
TECHNOLOGY (plate technology), and HIGH-ENERGY, which combines high repulsion and cushioning to improve walking comfort and propulsion. KEEN.CURVE(TM), which combines “MIDSOLE (high energy midsole)”, provides a new feeling of walking comfort that makes you feel as if you are rolling forward.
●*WK450*
“WK450” has a 450mm radius curved sole “KEEN.CURVE(TM)” that supports a rolling step that makes you want to go farther than usual. Legion Blue/Evening Primrose(Men’s)
Alloy/Steel Gray (Men’s)
Birch/Peach Parfait(Women’s)
Black/Star Whitek(Men’s/Women’s)
“WK450″ From top: Legion Blue/Evening Primrose (men’s), Birch/Peach Parfait (women’s), Alloy/Steel Grey, Black/Star White (both men’s) Product name: WK450 (Double K4 Hundred Fifty)
Price including tax: ¥17,600
Color options: Legion Blue/Evening Primrose, Alloy/Steel Grey, Black/Star White Size range/weight: 25-28, 29cm 330g (one leg 27cm)
Color options: Birch/Peach Parfait, Black/Star White
Size range/weight: 22.5-25.5cm 260g (one leg 24cm)
●*WK450 SANDAL*
“WK450 SANDAL (Double K for Hundred Fifty)” incorporates a sandal design while maintaining the sole shape with a radius of 450 mm. sandals). The bungee cord system makes it easy to put on and take off. Martini Olive/Plaza Taupe (Men’s)
Plaza Taupe/Black (Women’s)
Black/Black (Men’s/Women’s)
“WK450 SANDAL” From top: Black/Black (women’s), Martini Olive/Plaza Taupe (men’s), Plaza
Taupe/Black (women’s), Black/Black (men’s)
Product name: WK450 SANDAL (Double K4 Hundred Fifty Sandals) Price including tax: ¥18,150
Color options: Martini Olive/Plaza Taupe, Black/Black
Size range/weight: 25-28, 29cm 325g (one leg 27cm)
Color options: Plaza Taupe/Black, Black/Black
Size range/weight: 22.5-25.5cm 255g (one leg 24cm)
●New colors are available for the “*WK400” series*
“WK400” of the “WK400 (Double K4 Hundred)” series with a curved shape of 400mm radius.
(Double K4 Hundred)” has a new color lineup. The WK400 series, which has a deeper curve than the WK450, has a training-like*
It is also recommended for active walking* or those who want to incorporate walking* into their rehabilitation. Waterproof model “WK400” that makes walking on rainy days comfortable
WP (Double K4 Hundred Waterproof)’ is also available.
“WK400” Tangerine and 4 other colors available (men’s)
“WK400” Plaza Taupe/Birch and 4 other colors available (Women’s) “WK400 WP” Black/Black (men’s), 1 other women’s color available Product name: WK400 (Double K400)
Price including tax: ¥19,800
Color options: Black/White, Martini Olive/Black, Tangerine, Triple Black Size range/weight: 25-29, 30, 31cm 395g (one leg 27cm)
Color options: Plaza Taupe/Birch, Black/White, Reef Waters/Evening Primrose, Tangerine
Size range/weight: 22.5-26cm 290g (one leg 24cm)
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Product name: WK400 WP (Double K400 Waterproof)
Price including tax: ¥22,000
Color options: Black/Black
Size range/weight: 25-29, 30, 31cm 435g (one leg 27cm)
Price including tax: ¥22,000
Color options: Triple Black
Size range/weight: 22.5-26cm 340g (one leg 24cm)
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WK Collection Link https://www.keenfootwear.jp/collections/wk400 * ABOUT KEEN*
KEEN is an outdoor footwear brand based in Portland, Oregon, USA, with social contribution as the cornerstone of its management. KEEN, which defines any place without a ceiling as “outdoors,” is an innovative multifunctional product that fuses different concepts such as sandals and shoes, land and water, mountains and cities, comfort and functionality, fashion and practicality. We continue to produce hybrid footwear using manufacturing methods that reduce environmental impact.
“Can sandals protect my toes?”
KEEN’s history began in 2003 with a simple question from founder Laurie Furst. The answer is NEWPORT, a hybrid footwear that combines the comfort of sandals with toe protection.
Since then, we have been proposing original and versatile hybrid footwear that invites you to a better life and a soto adventure, with the aim of creating a world where everyone can enjoy soto at any time and achieve what they want, regardless of origin, gender, or generation. doing. Innovative products that continue to update their functionality, comfort, and design to the highest standards in the industry promote the reduction of environmental impact by eliminating harmful substances and using recycled materials.-Detox
Manufactured under the Planet. KEEN also promotes its commitment to environmental protection, climate justice, disaster relief, gender equality, and other social justice initiatives.
EFFECT,” and we are committed to promoting this activity.
* [Consciously Created -Tsukurikata that is kind to the earth and people]* We promote recycling and sustainable manufacturing by proactively identifying and removing harmful chemicals from our supply chain, replacing them with safe and effective alternatives, and making extensive use of recycled and upcycled materials. Fluorine compounds (PFAS) have been eliminated from the water-repellent finishing process, the footbed has been treated with probiotics for
chemical-free deodorization, leather has been certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), an environmentally friendly leather tanning process, and recycled P.E.T. We continue to strive every day to exceed the highest environmental standards, such as by adopting the following methods and manufacturing products with reduced environmental impact.
* [KEEN EFFECT]*
Born for outdoor living, KEEN believes we have a responsibility to protect the places we live, play and work.
Since its establishment in 2003,
With a strong desire to make a positive difference in the world, we have committed to environmental protection, disaster relief, gender equality, and climate justice. That is CONSCIOUSLY
CREATED (Earth and people friendly), PROTECTING THE PLANET, PROMOTING [KEEN] centered on TOGETHERNESS (making the world positive together) EFFECT (Keene Effect)]. It may not be perfect. But I believe that we have the power to create a better future.
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