KEEN
KEEN offers 3 products on RevWix across Sports & Fitness, with an average ethics score of 51.2/10 and recurring certifications including Leather Working Group (LWG) Gold.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across KEEN's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Labor22/10
- Environment19/10
- Sourcing17/10
- Transparency16.3/10
- Animal Welfare14.7/10
Categories covered
Where KEEN shows up across our directory.
- Sports & Fitness3
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across KEEN's products.
- ✓Comfortable
- ✓Durable
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Comfortable fit
- ✓Sturdy construction
- ✓Excellent traction
Sustainability commitments
"Certified by the Leather Working Group for sustainable leather sourcing and uses recycled materials."
"Utilizes an eco-friendly, non-marking outsole."
"KEEN's business RFC - Redesign Evaluation at 3% every year."
KEEN scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KEEN Women's Targhee III Leather-W Work Boot | 80 | 4.6(143) | $190.00 |
| 2 | KEEN Targhee III Life Waterproof Trail Shoes | 65 | 4.6(158) | $160.00 |
| 3 | KEEN Targhee III Waterproof Hiking Boot | 9 | 4.5(2,031) | $160.00 |
Products from KEEN
The KEEN Targhee III is a durable, leather work boot designed for trail and hiking, with a focus on sustainability via the LWG-certified leather and recycled materials. Ideal for women seeking a rugged, eco-friendly hiker.
KEEN Targhee III Life is a versatile waterproof trail shoe suitable for both hiking and casual wear. With a focus on comfort and durability, these shoes feature an eco-friendly, non-marking outsole.
The KEEN Targhee III are premium waterproof leather and fabrics trail boots, designed for serious hikers. Suitable for those who prioritize durability and comfort on demanding trails. Crafted with recycling employed.
How to read KEEN's ethics scores
Each KEEN product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on KEEN's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If KEEN's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying KEEN
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against KEEN's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying KEEN with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is KEEN an ethical brand?+
KEEN's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is KEEN certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do KEEN products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to KEEN?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the KEEN product you were considering.