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Keen

January 17, 2014 By Chas Bruce

Keen McKenzie Water Shoe

Keen McKenzie Water Shoe
Keen McKenzie Water Shoe

Part two of the Colorado Daily saga: Footwear. I really wanted sandals but my snow-white feet said no. I needed the protection of a river shoe. And it was a bonus mid-trip when we stopped near Salt Creek to hike around some ruins.

The McKenzie is a capable hiking shoe with excellent traction, and it’s incredibly comfortable as well. Especially in the hot weather in a sockless mode. River water drains quickly–only a touch of silt left behind. Keen claims the McKenzie is more sandal than shoe.

Keen McKenzie Water Shoe
Keen McKenzie Water Shoe

Or maybe just a sandal with a bit of mesh to keep the debris out. You get the best of both worlds with ultra light, debris-stopping mesh and comfortable compression molded midsoles. Both airy lightweight sandals and great hikers, especially when you want to wade up the middle of a stream. Removable footbed. Completely machine washable.

We like the way the stretch-cord laces turn these into slip-ons, with a drawcord to tighten it up. Sure the Macs were a bit sandy at the end of day, but a quick hosing took care of that.

Lining: AEGIS microbe shield treated hydrophobic mesh. Upper: Polyester webbing. Non-marking rubber outsole keeps the black off the linoleum, with razor siping, for extra grip in the wet.

$95

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: Keen, water shoes

July 28, 2012 By Chas Bruce

Keen Jackson 15-inch Rucksack

Keen Jackson Rucksack
Keen Jackson Rucksack

March on with Keen’s take on the Classic Military Rucksack.

It’s got a distinctive cylindrical shape with 3 exterior pockets that provides 1800 cu in of space. The polyester twill body has a highly water-resistant coating. Offered in what Keen calls Army, lets call it olive drab, polyester twill fabric gives look of natural cotton with the durability and stain resistance found in polyester, with environmentally friendly TPU coating.

An interior laptop sleeve pocket secures your electronics. The 15″ refers to laptop space available. Exterior stash compartment. Padded and adjustable shoulder straps. Lined in natural cotton. Dimensions: 19 x 11 x 8 inches.

$90

Filed Under: Camping Gear Tagged With: backpacks, Keen

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