KEEN Japan LLC ‘s new “Us 4 IRIOMOTE” charity collaboration sandals and wear designed by artist Yu Nagab a will go on sale from April 15th (Tuesday)! “Us 4 IRIOMOTE” Event held to commemorate 6th anniversary

[KEEN Japan LLC] ‘s new “Us 4 IRIOMOTE” charity collaboration sandals and wear designed by artist Yu Nagaba will be on sale from April 15th (Tuesday)! “Us 4 IRIOMOTE” Event held to commemorate 6th anniversary ​
Keene Japan LLC Press release: April 15, 2025 ‘s new “Us 4 IRIOMOTE” charity collaboration sandals and wear designed by artist Yu Nagaba will be on sale from April 15th (Tuesday)! “Us 4 IRIOMOTE” Event held to commemorate 6th anniversary POP UP EVENT will be held at KITAYA PARK in Shibuya on April 19-20! Since its founding in 2003, the outdoor footwear brand “KEEN” has defined “any place without a ceiling” as outdoor, and has been proposing innovative hybrid footwear using manufacturing methods that reduce global environmental impact.The outdoor footwear brand KEEN has released new charity goods from the project “Us 4 IRIOMOTE,” which aims to pass on the nature and culture of Iriomote Island to the next generation. href=”https://www.keenfootwear.jp/collections/us-4-iriomote” style=”text-decoration:underline;color:#428ac9;word-break:break-all;” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow ugc It will be on sale from April 15, 2025 (Tuesday) “Iriomote Wildcat Day” at KEEN official online store, KEEN directly managed stores, and each dealer.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-28449d93ff0738f663cf3f2141593b33-3900×2600.jpg A portion of the sales of Us 4 IRIOMOTE’s charity goods will be donated to Iriomote Island’s natural environment protection, cultural inheritance activities, and ethical travel awareness activities. What isUs 4 IRIOMOTE? What we can do for the future of Iriomote Island.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-05e861b1aabd5defb548c510d935bbe4-1080×1080.jpg “Us 4 IRIOMOTE” is a project in which each “Us” (us) thinks about what we can do and takes action in order to pass on the rich nature and culture of Iriomote Island to “tomorrow”. It started in 2019 with KEEN as the founder and continues to support it. We also advocate a new style of travel called “ethical travel,” where you treat the nature and lifestyle of your destination with respect and consideration. We will celebrate our 6th anniversary on April 15, 2025 (Iriomote Wildcat Day). Us 4 IRIOMOTE official website
Us 4 IRIOMOTE Design Comments by artist Yu Nagaba Us 4 I have visited Iriomote Island twice for 3 days and 2 nights to inspect IRIOMOTE. When you are surrounded by the overwhelming nature of Iriomote Island, you feel strangely calmer and your breathing becomes deeper. But I always notice the change when I take the ferry back to Ishigaki Island. As I was surprised by the large number of people, I realized that my urban rhythm had reset before I knew it. I believe that the natural rhythm that humans have is becoming slightly out of sync as we live in the city, and that nature will gently adjust it. Even though you can get there in 4 hours from Tokyo without a passport, I feel that a place surrounded by nature like this is truly precious. That’s why I hope that this nature and the way of life that is lived there will continue unchanged.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-9bb05c4b9d951df674252a352dc8f223-1837×1429.jpg Yu Nagaba artist. Born in Tokyo in 1976. It is characterized by works drawn using only simple lines. In addition to his activities as an artist, presenting his works both domestically and internationally and participating in art fairs, he is also active in advertising and collaborations with apparel brands. ＠kaerusensei
⚫︎ KEEN × Us 4 IRIOMOTE collaboration sandals are now available Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-5a2c4e52545712ada257b7f6a9dceaa3-3900×2600.jpg SHANTI ARTS, designed by artist Yu Nagaba, has a lively print of various creatures of Iriomote Island, including the Iriomote wild cat, on the upper. In order to make the design stand out to the fullest, we have chosen colors that are easy to match.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-b4ad48cf196159ecbc1e7c4b103dc75d-3900×2600.jpg The outsole rubber has a glow-in-the-dark design that provides a gentle glow even when you’re in the dark at night. It’s lightweight at 176g (27cm for one pair), making it perfect for traveling. ＜KEEN × Us 4 IRIOMOTE＞ SHANTI ARTS SHANTI ARTS is lightweight and has a molded upper that gently wraps around the foot, providing full toe coverage and a spacious design that makes it comfortable to wear. It provides both a sense of protection and smooth comfort. The foam midsole is lightweight and cushioned, and the footbed features arch support for all-day comfort. Furthermore, Eco Anti-odor, an antibacterial and deodorizing treatment made from environmentally friendly natural ingredients, reduces unpleasant odors. They also feature a non-marking rubber outsole that does not leave dirt or rubber marks, making them perfect for both indoor and outdoor wear. A portion of the sales will be donated to Iriomote Island’s natural environment protection, cultural inheritance activities, and ethical travel awareness activities.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-e5b61a16e469af4ad3b0df4edb18942c-1500×595.jpg Product name:＜KEEN × Us 4 IRIOMOTE＞ SHANTI ARTS Price including tax: ¥11,000 Product number: 1030317 Color: Us 4 IRIOMOTE (1 color available) Size range: 23cm, 24cm, 25cm, 26cm, 27cm, 28cm, 29cm (ALL GENDER MODEL) Weight: 143g (one leg 24cm), 176g (one leg 27cm) ⚫︎ New Us 4 IRIOMOTE charity collection released
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-8c0065f2961ad3cbe5f604c05397adf0-3900×2600.jpg *A portion of the sales will be donated to Iriomote Island’s natural environment protection, cultural inheritance activities, and ethical travel awareness activities. ●Us 4 HARVEST TEE “Us 4 HARVEST TEE” is a T-shirt made from sustainable materials made from edible oyster shells that would have been discarded and recycled P.E.T. (P.E.T. is an abbreviation for polyethylene terephthalate, a general term for plastic). It has excellent water absorption, quick drying, antistatic, temperature control, and antibacterial properties. Available in 3 types: “LOGO,” “NATURE LIVES,” and “CHILL.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-ab9d5d97524360bdcd1081654109d12d-1080×1080.jpg “LOGO” Incorporating the KEEN logo designed by Yu Nagaba and a new design of the Iriomote wild cat.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-8ca5df063b8295238fc208e73c970042-1500×1500.jpg WHITE CAP (product number: 1030970)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-a47c236b6051c612d30d9d92caa916ef-1080×1080.jpg “NATURE LIVES” The embroidery depicts animals hiding in the great nature of Iriomote Island.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-38abbf8468de19308a1408c67e41d332-1500×1500.jpg WHITE CAP (product number: 1030971) ▲FRONT STYLE
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-ee9f7974ec0b9691d0b8c0b7d4ba9928-1500×1500.jpg BLACK (Product number: 1030972) ▲BACK STYLE
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-50fdb0e4dc9fc2e01051612717cab518-1080×1080.jpg “CHILL” A young man from the island and a box turtle play the sanshin on the beach. Expressing the peaceful life of Iriomote Island. “Marumabon-san”, a symbol of Iriomote Island, is also depicted.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-941ad23475bd1728b36fdfa1f4d7a548-1500×1500.jpg WHITE CAP (product number: 1030967) ▲FRONT STYLE
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Environmentally friendly soft goods made from recycled nylon In addition to recycled materials, it is treated with an environmentally friendly C0 water-repellent finish that does not contain organic fluorine compounds (PFAS). ●BAG’N BAG LOGO TOTE The KEEN logo designed by Yu Nagaba and a new design of Iriomote wild cat are included in the 2WAY specification. The compact crossbody bag can also be used as a large capacity bag.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-e875117cc0a746affd71d4242a984532-1500×1500.jpg 2WAY specification that becomes a large-capacity bag when unfolded
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-d17862a53fc729b573d55d0281c4ac0e-1500×1500.jpg 2WAY specification that can also be used as a compact crossbody bag Color options: BLACK (1030975), TIMBERWOLF (1030976) Price including tax: ¥5,280 each ●NYLON BUNGEE CAP The lightweight nylon cap is easily adjustable with a bungee cord at the back.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-0edf6aba6dbe5d3ef772d198caf9d1be-1500×1500.jpg ▲FRONT STYLE
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-f206a8fd32b34a5461097a2563d9eea9-1500×1500.jpg ▲BACK STYLE Color options: SAFARI (1030974), BLACK (1030973) Price including tax: ¥4,620 each
To commemorate the 6th anniversary, a POP UP EVENT will be held at KITAYA PARK!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-2df748d78c369383aa45802d99358cda-1920×1688.jpg Event date and time: April 19th (Sat) 12:00-19:00 Sunday, April 20th 11:00-17:00 Venue: KITAYA PARK 7-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station 1-7-3 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Contents: ・Both children and adults can play! 530 (zero waste) art experience ・Us 4 IRIOMOTE collection designed by artist Yu Nagaba for sale ・Follow Us 4 IRIOMOTE on official Instagram and receive an Iriomote cat-shaped cookie (first 100 people each day) ・Silk screen experience where you can print an Iriomote wild cat design (The entire participation fee of 500 yen will be donated to Iriomote Island’s natural environment protection, cultural inheritance activities, and ethical travel awareness activities.) ・Latest ethical travel movie to be released on KEEN official YouTube channel from April 15, 2025 noopener”>Movie screening of “Shunpuukau” An Iriomote wild cat designed by Yu Nagaba will appear at the venue! Please come and see how many there are. ●KEEN official online store Us 4 IRIOMOTE collection page:
https://www.keenfootwear.jp/collections/us-4-iriomote ◆Us 4 IRIOMOTE official website: https://www.us4iriomote.org/ ◆KEEN official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KEENJapan ◆KEEN Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keen_japan/ ◆KEEN Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keen_japan ◆KEEN Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KEENJapan/ ◆Us 4 IRIOMOTE official website: https://www.us4iriomote.org/
ABOUT KEEN “Can sandals protect your toes?” KEEN’s history began in 2003 with a simple question from founder Laurie Furst. KEEN is an outdoor footwear brand based in Portland, Oregon, USA, with social
contribution as the cornerstone of its management. Since our founding in 2003, we have defined the outdoors as “any place without a ceiling,” and have been proposing innovative multifunctional hybrid footwear that fuses different concepts such as sandals and shoes, land and water, mountains and cities, comfort and functionality, fashion and practicality. Its innovative and versatile products are
manufactured under the CONSCIOUSLY CREATED concept, which promotes the reduction of environmental impact by eliminating the harmful chemical substance PFAS and using recycled materials. Furthermore, we call our efforts in areas such as environmental protection, child support, disaster relief, and gender equality “KEEN EFFECT,” and we are committed to promoting these activities.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-2e83a4c0813ea91c2ed98ded696f2ac3-1704×1704.jpg Born for outdoor living, KEEN believes we have a responsibility to protect the places we live, play and work. Since our founding in 2003, we have been committed to environmental protection, disaster relief, gender equality, and climate justice, with a strong desire to make a positive difference in the world. That is [KEEN EFFECT], which is centered on CONSCIOUSLY CREATED (to be kind to the earth and people), PROTECTING THE PLANET (to protect the earth), and PROMOTING
TOGETHERNESS (to make the world positive). It may not be perfect. But we have the power to create a better future I believe it. CONSCIOUSLY CREATED:Tsukurikata that is kind to the earth and people> Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/59148/148/59148-148-6de1ee8263696038613193a45cc26d86-1704×1704.jpg “Manufacturing with an awareness of the existence of the earth and people.” 24 billion pairs of shoes are produced on earth every year. This means that all humans add three pairs of shoes every year. Our shoes at KEEN are a part of this, and since our founding, we have been working with the mission of “creating shoes that do not have a negative impact on the environment for the future of the earth.” We call it . We eliminate the harmful organic fluorine compound “PFAS” from the water repellent processing process, and use leather certified by LWG (Leather Working Group), an environmental certification organization that performs environmentally friendly leather tanning processes, for our leather products. The footbed (insole) is treated with chemical-free deodorization using probiotics technology, and the mesh upper and recycled P.E.T. are used to strengthen the durability of the toe and upper sides.