
Keen Just Turned an Iconic Sneaker Into a Lightweight Hiking Shoe
The Jasper Zionic not only combines the best of two Keen models but caters to multiple demographics in the process.

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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