Built for scurrying slopes and chasing summit sunsets, the NXIS collection is designed for pacey adventures, where you want to move swiftly across varied terrains and bag the best memories. Boasting the best of KEEN’s legendary durability, comfort and performance technologies, the NXIS collection is built with rugged high traction outsoles, protective, cushioned midsoles and premium technical materials to keep you dry, comfortable and hiking happy for seasons to come wherever you roam.
Debuting for SS23 the NXIS Explorer (£160) is a premium, performance hiker for men and women. Designed for modern adventure, the NXIS Explorer fuses form with function, featuring a premium leather upper with a distinctly heritage hiking vibe and rugged rubber outsole that works as well in the city as out on the trail.
PFC Free and equipped with the highly acclaimed NXIS tooling and famous KEEN comfort fit, this versatile boot is consciously created with an environmentally preferred leather upper with a KEEN.Dry waterproof and breathable membrane and breathable textile lining for climate control in all conditions. A speed lace system with aluminium eyelets and top collar hook gives a comfortable and snug fit, while a high rebound EVA midsole delivers superb, lightweight cushioning underfoot. A KEEN. All Terrain rubber outsole ensures reliable grip and traction with deep, multi-directional lugs, with KEEN’s Konnectfit heel capture system giving stability and a locked in feel. Feet stay fresh care of a chemical free, natural Eco Anti Odor treatment, with a padded tongue and collar giving comfort straight from the box. Choose from Safari or Bison in men and women’s specific editions.
For fast paced hiking and backpacking trips, the NXIS Evo WP is KEEN’s lightest ever hiker, offering an incredible combination of nimbleness, agility and superb comfort. Featuring a breathable mesh upper with TPU overlays for extra durability in exposed areas, KEEN’s patented toe protection ‘bumper’ allows you to step out in confidence and features a distinctive split toe designed to reduce weight and provide additional flexibility when navigating new terrain. Developed with KEEN’s trademark ‘comfort fit’, generous space in the forefoot provides toes with plenty of space to spread out giving incredible comfort from dawn til dusk. KEEN’s Comfort Heel Control with additional padding around the Achilles works in harmony with a KonnectFit interlocking heel-capture system, providing superior lock-down and stability on unpredictable terrain. Equipped with a durable All.Terrain outsole featuring a proprietary horseshoe pattern with deep lugs designed to optimise grip and additional traction on the ascent and braking control on the descent, the NXIS keeps you grounded from heel strike to toe off. A KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane protects in inclement conditions, whilst a compression-molded EVA midsole gives incredible cushioning underfoot. PFC free and consciously constructed with a breathable mesh lining and dual density PU footbed treated with KEEN’s planet friendly Eco Anti-Odor system, feet stay dry and fresh without the use of harmful chemicals. Choose from a mid (£140) or low cut (£130) in men and women’s specific editions.
The NXIS collection can be found at keenfootwear.com and selected lifestyle and sporting goods retailers from early Spring 2023.