{"id":1076842,"date":"2025-12-15T23:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T20:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1076842"},"modified":"2025-12-15T23:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T20:00:03","slug":"keen-loafer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1076842","title":{"rendered":"keen loafer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sneaker-post-content sneaker-post-content-ad\">\n<p>The KEEN we know today isn\u2019t quite the same brand we knew a few years ago. The eco-conscious, Portland-based outdoor label still makes its bread and butter in performance-focused footwear, but recent years have seen several KEEN icons embraced by a more lifestyle-oriented, city-dwelling crowd, none more so than the Jasper and UNEEK.<\/p>\n<p>KEEN made its biggest and most notable lifestyle push earlier this year, fully leaning into the hybrid loafer trend with the UNEEK Loafer WK. Following a black style that sold out in under 48 hours, KEEN is circling back for round two with a \u201cCordovan\u201d colorway on December 18th.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sn-gallery-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sn-gallery\">\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"sn-gallery-slider gallery galleryid-1427879 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail\">\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 1\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-1\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 2\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-2\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 3\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-3\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 4\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-4\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 5\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-5\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 7\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-7\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 6\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-6\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sn-gallery-counter\">1 of 7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sn-gallery-pager\">\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 1\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 2\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 3\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-3\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 4\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 5\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-5\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 7\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-7\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan Philllllthy 6\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-philllllthy-6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Like dress shoes of the same name, the \u201cCordovan\u201d UNEEK Loafer is crafted from premium, polished dark brown leather. The upper borrows from the UNEEK sandal, featuring a hand-stitched and woven forefoot crafted using classic shoemaking techniques. Underfoot, a large curved midsole supports forward propulsion for an easy, comfortable ride, whether that\u2019s moving block to block or heading from meeting to meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The KEEN UNEEK Loafer WK \u201cCordovan\u201d is a limited release, and each pair is individually numbered. Pairs drop in unisex sizing on December 18th for $200 USD via the KEEN website and select retailers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sn-gallery-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sn-gallery\">\n<div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"sn-gallery-slider gallery galleryid-1427879 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail\">\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 5\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-5\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 3\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-3\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 2\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-2\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 1\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-1\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 6\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-6\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 7\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-7\"><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sn-gallery-counter\">1 of 6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sn-gallery-pager\">\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 5\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-5\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 3\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-3\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 2\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 1\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 6\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-6\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"page-link\" data-slide-index=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Keen Uneek Loafer Wk Cordovan 7\" title=\"keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan-7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/sneakernews.com\/2025\/12\/15\/keen-uneek-loafer-wk-cordovan\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The KEEN we know today isn\u2019t quite the same brand we knew a few years ago. The eco-conscious, Portland-based outdoor label still makes its bread and butter in performance-focused footwear, but recent years have seen several KEEN icons embraced by a more lifestyle-oriented, city-dwelling crowd, none more so than the Jasper and UNEEK. KEEN made [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1076844,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[40],"class_list":["post-1076842","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","tag-sneakernews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1076842","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1076842"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1076842\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1076844"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1076842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1076842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1076842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}