KEEN: for toes on the go
Light, bright and technically brilliant, the KEEN Turia is a sandal that knows no limits
Issue 128 | April 2012
Paddling furiously against the Zambezi’s white water. Hiking rain-slick trails in the forests of Borneo. Jumping into the shallows for a ‘wet’ shore landing on the Galápagos. Amazing moments all – and not times to be distracted by the state of your footwear.
This is why KEEN shoes are the perfect travel companions. Since 2003 KEEN has been championing the concept that sandals can protect toes, while also being supremely comfy and handsome. The new Turia takes that idea to a whole new level.
Multi-tasking for toes
Built on nearly a decade of KEEN footwear innovation, The Turia (RRP: £79.99) is its most advanced sandal to date.
Both the men’s and the women’s versions are incredibly lightweight – just 260-300g – so you can chuck them in your suitcase without worrying about luggage limits. Mind you, if you’re off somewhere hot you won’t need a second pair of shoes at all – the Turias are perfect for beach-lazing, sweaty-city strolls and bar-lounging too.
The Turias might be light, but they’re far from flimsy: the sturdy yet flexible soles mean they can handle truly rugged terrain. Pit them against raging rivers, jagged scree or unexpected downpours and they’ll cope admirably, while keeping your feet and ankles safe and secure.
Time to get techy
Ultimately you want a sandal to stay on your feet, cope with land and water, and be, well, nice to wear. The Turias do all that, via some rather nifty shoe technologies – metatomical footbeds, eco-friendly anti-microbial treatment, stability shanking, razor siping. The terms can bamboozle, but the effects are first-rate.
Here’s the lowdown on how all that good stuff makes the Turias great:
1. Synthetic and airmesh upper
Light as a feather, but super supportive
2. Secure fit lace capture system
Keeps feet firmly put
3. KEEN active heel lock
Ensures sandals stay secure
4. Metatomical Eva molded footbed with aegis microbe shield
Cradles the foot, and controls bacteria, odours and stains too
5. S3 heel support structure
Shock-absorbers for feet, reducing impact injuries and sprains
6. Dual density Eva mid-sole with ESS stability shank
Deals with the rigours of rough terrain
7. Water traction rubber compound with razor siping
Giving you superb grip on slippy surfaces
To find out more about KEEN, the Turia sandal and its whole revolutionary range of sandals and shoes – and to find a retailer near you – visit www.keenfootwear.com