The outdoor footwear brand KEEN, which has offered hybrid footwear made with methods that lower the burden on the environment since its founding in 2003, is continuing its partnership with Phileo Landowski, founder of the Paris-born footwear brand PHILEO. For the fall/winter 2026 season, the two present utility footwear inspired by the artist's world. Drawing on Phileo's experience working with art installation production teams, the collaboration combines the ruggedness of industrial parts with a focus on design.
Phileo Landowski is a young designer at Dover Street Market Paris who works with craftsmanship and architectural design at the core. "I believe that people who make art also need beautiful tools," says Phileo. "I wondered whether we could make a more appealing pair of work shoes that keeps its functionality and is not just a plain, lifeless work shoe."
An Avant-Garde Take on the Work Boot
The centerpiece of the collection is the "Evanston PHILEO," a work boot rebuilt from an avant-garde point of view. It reworks KEEN's safety toe work boot and deliberately shows on the surface elements that are normally hidden inside, such as the toe cap, the heel counter and carbon composite materials. The laces can be tightened all the way to the top, or the collar can be folded over to reveal the botanical illustration applied to the reverse side of the leather. Keeping the practicality of the original model, it is a gender-neutral boot that lightly goes beyond the work site.
The "Targher PHILEO," which appeared last season, takes the same approach of turning the inside out. For fall/winter 2026 it has been updated with long-nap suede leather. The collection also includes the "Providence Clog," selected from the KEEN archive, with a rough-out leather upper and an outsole blended with jute. The tough staple model has been turned into a pair with a strong presence that suits all kinds of terrain.
Features of the Three Models
The fall/winter 2026 "KEEN x PHILEO" collection comes in three models, each decorated with the red flag that symbolizes PHILEO. Each has the following features.
- Leather chosen with the environment and society in mind: The premium leather comes from a tannery that is certified by the Leather Working Group in recognition of its environmental and social efforts.
- Refined craftsmanship: Based on the "INSIDE OUT" concept, the all-black upper places stitching that is normally hidden on the inside on the outside.
- Original fit: The design leaves extra room from the forefoot to the toe for a comfortable fit.
- Tough grip: The outsole delivers strong traction on a variety of surfaces, from city streets to the outdoors.
- Naturally derived odor control (Pesticide-free Odor Control): The shoes use "Eco Anti-Odor," which relies on environmentally friendly, naturally derived probiotics.
Photo Installation at Dover Street Market Ginza
For the 2026 fall/winter campaign, PHILEO worked with the photographer Ari Marcopoulos, who looks at subculture from an anthropological perspective. To coincide with the launch of the collection, a special installation using photographs taken by Ari Marcopoulos will be on display at Dover Street Market Ginza from Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Release Information
The FW26 KEEN x PHILEO collection goes on sale on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the KEEN official online store. From Tuesday, November 10, 2026, it will also go on sale in stages at some retailers. Details on sales at Dover Street Market Ginza will be announced on the official Instagram account of Dover Street Market Ginza.
Product Information
Evanston PHILEO
- Price: 66,000 yen (tax included)
- Sizes: UNISEX 23 to 29 cm, 30 cm
Providence PHILEO Clog
- Price: 42,350 yen (tax included)
- Sizes: UNISEX 23 to 29 cm, 30 cm
Targher PHILEO
- Price: 44,000 yen (tax included)
- Sizes: MEN 25 to 29 cm, 30 cm
