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Keen

Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-08-05 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.

9%share of voice · 5 of 54 recommendation answers
0%named first in recommendation answers
86%positive tone · 12 of 14 coded mentions

Comfort Sandals · 1 wave · n=54 answers, pooled

By model

How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.

modelshare of voiceanswers
ChatGPT22%4 of 18
Claude6%1 of 18
Gemini0%0 of 18

Share of recommendations over time

Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.

waveshare of voiceanswerschange
2026-08-059%5 of 54

What they call it

Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.

In their words

14 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.

What they recommend

“Keen – Also frequently recommended by former Chaco wearers as a comparable, sturdy outdoor sandal option.”
Claude · 2026-08-05 · Comfort Sandals
“Known for their signature protective toe bumpers, Keen shoes and sandals are incredibly durable and orthotic-friendly. They offer superb stability for hiking, walking, or water activities.”
Gemini · 2026-08-05 · Comfort Sandals
“available for around $60-$130, KEEN emphasizes performance and sustainability, offering more toe protection for demanding hikes or water activities.”
Claude · 2026-08-05 · Comfort Sandals
“A good choice for rocky waterfronts, family trips, and destinations where you may kick curbs or walk rough paths. REI includes it among its tested hiking-sandal recommendations for hiking and watersports.”
ChatGPT · 2026-08-05 · Comfort Sandals
“Best for water activities and toe protection: **KEEN UNEEK or Newport H2** - **UNEEK:** better for casual city/travel wear—open-air upper, bungee fit, cushioned midsole, and wet-surface traction. - **Newport H2:** better if you expect rocky”
ChatGPT · 2026-08-05 · Comfort Sandals

Where they hedge

“Compared to competitor brands like Chaco or Keen (which often cost $100–$150)”
Gemini · 2026-08-05 · Comfort Sandals

What they warn about

“I'd skip KEEN, Bedrock, and most higher-end Tevas if saving money is the goal—many of those models cost as much as, or more than, standard Chacos.”
ChatGPT · 2026-08-05 · Comfort Sandals

The substitution map

Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.

Keen suggested as the cheaper alternative to
  • teva ×3
  • chaco ×2
  • ecco ×1

Where this comes from

1 of 14 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.

cited sourcementions
gearjunkie.com1

Where they send you

Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.

retailermentions
keenfootwear1
rei1

Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.