KEEN Strips Down Its Already Minimal Shoe Construction Even Further

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Following the success of KEEN’s UNEEK, a cross between a water shoe and a trail sneaker, the brand has announced it will be releasing a new silhouette later this week, the UNEEK 02. With an already minimal design consisting simply of two cords and a sole, you wouldn’t expect there to be room to reduce further — however the designers at KEEN have managed to cut the shoe’s weight by 25%. Available online now for $90 USD, the new silhouette will also be making its way to stockists throughout Japan this May 28.

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