{"id":322,"date":"2025-08-20T14:08:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T14:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redbulltravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/keen-unveils-its-first-trail-running-shoe\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T14:08:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T14:08:41","slug":"keen-unveils-its-first-trail-running-shoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redbulltravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/keen-unveils-its-first-trail-running-shoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Keen Unveils Its First Trail Running Shoe"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n\tKeen<\/a> is entering a new category of outdoor footwear<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 trail running<\/a> \u2014 with the July 25 release of its Seek shoe, which combines comfort, durability<\/span> and eco-conscious design.<\/p>\n

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Keen<\/a>\u2018s trail running Seek shoe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

\n\tThe innovation team at Keen spent nearly two years bringing the Seek shoe to life, starting the journey by interviewing runners to determine what they would want in a trail running shoe and collaborating with wear testers nationwide to refine the geometry and design through several prototypes. Scott Robertson, innovation product manager and lead trail running developer at Keen, ran 900 miles last year wearing prototypes of what would become the Seek. The company, which earlier this year said it would not raise prices due to tariffs<\/a>, has marked the shoe at a price of $185.<\/p>\n

\n\tRobertson told FN, \u201cWe\u2019ve spent 20 years building technical product for the outdoors, protecting wild spaces and detoxifying our supply chain.\u00a0 Along the way we learned a thing or two, and we poured all that knowledge and passion into the Seek to bring our best expression of trail running<\/a> to our fans, new and old. The decision wasn\u2019t made lightly, we spent months researching the marketplace, interviewing trail runners across the country about product and the culture and spirit of the sport itself. An incredible amount of time and effort took us to this moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Keen\u2019s trail running Seek shoe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

\n\t\u201cAfter supporting our fans for thousands upon thousands of trail miles, we started to wonder: if we have proven better-for-your-feet fit, out-of-the-box comfort and best-in-class durability and protection, why couldn\u2019t we make something for those fans who want to move a little faster?\u201d said Will Schuh, director of product management at Keen, in a statement. \u201cWe built this shoe with the fan, for the fan, in a way that we haven\u2019t ever done before.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Keen\u2019s trail running Seek shoe.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

\n\tRobertson also shared what makes the Seek stand out in the market.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cSeek is our \u2018ode to the long run.\u2019 Fit, feel and durability are the biggest differentiators. Trail runners told us their biggest pain points: too-tight toe boxes, blown-out uppers, and either outsoles that wear out before the midsole or vice versa,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

\n\tThese issues were addressed in the creation of the new shoe. Some of the technical features of the Seek include QuantumFoam offering a responsive, comfortable and stable run; high-abrasion rubber lugs contributing durability and traction for 925 miles, per Heeluxe; a decreased 6mm heel-to-toe drop and a wider forefoot facilitating a more natural foot strike, and a pre-molded TPU heel counter and lockdown-knit fit keeping the foot in place.<\/p>\n

\n\tAlso part of the design is a breathable upper featuring a padded tongue and a stretchy knit collar, which contributes to the shoe\u2019s overall comfort. Additionally, the laces are reflective to enhance visibility and are woven in a manner that helps them stay tied. Keen also reports using Eco Anti-Odor, which is made with environmentally safe natural probiotics. A lightweight product, the shoe weighs 10.9 ounces for the men\u2019s version and 8.75 ounces for the women\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\n\tAsked if Keen would like to expand further into this category, Robertson responded, \u201cWithout question \u2014 this is bigger than bringing a shoe to market. We\u2019re just getting started. Trail Running is all about community and we think we can help break down barriers and build not only space for more people, but exceptional product that serves the needs of all runners, not just the fastest.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Seek can be found at keenfootwear.com and at select retailers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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