"Keen just launched the Uneek 360, and the Portland-based brand is calling it their first solvent-free shoe. The design breaks down into four separate pieces: a knit upper made from recycled plastic bottles, an external cord cage that wraps around the structure, a drop-in footbed, and a hybrid rubber-foam outsole."
"The articulated cording moves on multiple axes, which means it adapts to foot shape dynamically while maintaining enough tension to hold the four components together under walking loads."
"The cord cage is downright clever. Keen has been refining cord-based construction since the original Uneek sandal launched back in 2014, a polarizing design that used two interwoven cords as the entire upper."
Keen introduced the Uneek 360, their first solvent-free shoe, featuring a modular design that eliminates the need for adhesives. The shoe consists of four components: a knit upper from recycled plastic, an external cord cage, a drop-in footbed, and a hybrid rubber-foam outsole. The innovative cord cage creates a mechanical connection, allowing for dynamic adaptation to foot shape. This design reflects Keen's commitment to sustainability and builds on their Detox the Planet initiative, offering a new approach to footwear construction at a price of $190.
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