What eventually became known as the Newport Sandal, was invented in 1999 by Martin Keen in Jamestown, Rhode Island. In 2003, the first Keen sandals and shoes were put into production and feature a protective black toe bumper.^[2] Keen initially found a niche market in sailing and other outdoor and water activities, and offered products for many outdoor activities as well as lifestyle shoes. It later expanded to a variety of styles, casual and cold-weather footwear, bags, and clothing, including safety work footwear, such as the Keen Utility Tacoma work boots.

Keen has been a fast-growing company since its inception. Footwear News named the company 2003's "Launch of the Year".^[3] In 2009, the company had estimated sales of $130 to $140 million,^[1] and for 2011, revenue had grown to approximately $240 million.^[2]^[4]

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