Keen’s new Uneek is a perfect summer sports sandal that can double as a city sandal for the bold and lacey. The super light and airy design is created using two parachute cords and a lightweight base. Survivalists love them. We love the supportive mold and custom fit the toggles offer, as well as the variety of colors.

“It’s a total love or hate shoe — people are like ‘that’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,’ or ‘I hate that, I want to beat up the guy who designed it.'” 

The designer of the UNEEK shares how the new shoe came about here: 

 

$100 | www.keenfootwear.com

 

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This gear review first appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of Canoeroots and Family Camping magazine.

Kaydi Pyette is the editor-in-chief of Paddling Magazine. She has managed Rapid Media’s editorial department since 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. When she’s not at the editor’s desk, Kaydi is dreaming up her next paddling or bikepacking adventure, or volunteering as a puppy raiser for a local service dog organization.

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