| KEEN Men's Targhee 3 Oxford Casual Hiking Shoe | Hiking Shoes

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Tanning leather is a dirty process. Traditional tanneries use a ton of water and leave a lot of chemicals after the fact. So we source our leather from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group. They use a closed-loop system that reduces water use and energy use—and completely eliminates wastewater pollution. Foot odor is caused by bacteria. And traditional odor protection means spraying pesticides in shoes. Pesticides use heavy metals and hazardous chemicals that ultimately end up polluting our waterways. We wanted to skip all that. So instead, we use natural probiotics that pass the same sniff test—saving us from using 15,400 lbs. of pesticides every year in the process. PFCs (perfluorinated chemicals) are used everywhere in the outdoor industry. They create a dense coating on fabrics; water beads up instead of soaking in. They’re durable, and they do a good job. However, they’re also suspected carcinogens and break down very slowly. So we switched to nontoxic, alternatives that are just as effective, yet safe. Today we are over 95% PFC-free. We took our fan-favorite weekend hiker and dressed it up for everyday wear. This casual lace-up offers the same Targhee fit, traction, and comfort, plus a smooth, premium leather upper and breathable lining. Weighing 15.87 oz / 500 g (per shoe), made with durable, waterproof leather and featuring a moisture-wicking lining, the KEEN Men’s Targhee 3 Oxford Casual Hiking Shoe is built off KEEN's traditional wider footwear form. KEEN products are consciously created using a natural, pesticide-free probiotic-based technology called Eco Anti-Odor for breaking down odor in sweat, PFC-free water repellent (in applicable styles) and leather sourced from Leather Working Group (LWG)-certified tanneries. KEEN makes shoes to make a difference. From the products it makes, to the actions the it takes, KEEN inspires people to live and work monumental every day. As a brand born for life outside, KEEN has a responsibility to protect and conserve the places where all people live, play and work.

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