KEEN has been making original hybrid footwear since 2003, when we designed our very first shoe, the Newport sandal. It's still our #1 bestseller. Many KEEN shoes are built in one of our own KEEN factories in Portland, Dominican Republic, or Thailand. We're one of the few remaining global shoe manufacturers that own their factories. Not only does it bring us closer to our responsible manufacturing processes and the people who ensure the KEEN level of quality and craftsmanship, it also makes it easier to quickly pivot our operations to help in a crisis when needed. We also partner with factories in Cambodia, Vietnam, India, and Bangladesh, working closely with our suppliers to ensure our products are Consciously Created and made to last.