We’re on a detox journey to minimize our impact on the planet. Out of the six classes of the most toxic chemicals in consumer products, we’ve eliminated five, and we’re working on the last one: solvents.
This means rethinking the way shoes are usually made — like fusing parts of the sole together without any toxic glues and solvents. Instead, our KEEN.FUSION construction uses high temperatures to create a longer-lasting bond. We are happy that it has a lighter impact on the planet, but we noticed that this process caused a burnt rubber smell. We added a non-toxic vanilla fragrance, because we think vanilla smells better than burnt rubber.
We know many folks have a personal preference and sensitivity when it comes to scents. If it’s a bit strong for you, we suggest putting the shoes outside on a back porch or balcony for a short period of time.
To learn more about the steps we’re taking to reduce our impact, read our latest impact report at https://keenfootwear.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/KEEN-ESG2021.pdf
KEEN has a Restricted Substances Policy that goes beyond global standards. See it here: https://keenfootwear.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/KEEN-Chem-Mgnt-Policy-RSL-v2022_English.pdf
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