KEEN and Collina Strada Unveil Limited-Edition Fall 2026 Footwear at NYFW

Collina Strada’s FW26 runway in New York showcased a limited-edition footwear collaboration with KEEN that reimagined the label’s Targhee and Jasper silhouettes. Hypebeast identified the runway pieces as the Targhee EXP Collina Strada Boot and the Jasper Rocks Collina Strada Sneaker, and credited KEEN as the official footwear partner for the show where Converse also supplied a reimagined pair of low-top Chuck Taylors.

The Jasper Rocks Collina Strada Sneaker carries the clearest product specification in reporting. DSCENE detailed a premium satin-like vegan upper inspired by Victorian boots from the mid-1800s, a 100 percent recycled lining, a translucent rubber wrap referencing climbing footwear, and an outsole designed to flex with the foot while providing added protection. DSCENE also listed a removable rosette that detaches by unlacing through the shoelace, Eco Anti-Odor technology using natural probiotics, and a retail price of $200 USD.

Both models were described editorially as leaning into Victorian references, corset-style lacing and floral ornamentation. The Globe and Mail reported that the Targhee EXP boot and the Jasper Rocks sneaker “feature satin-like uppers, corset-style lace and floral embellishments made entirely from vegan and 100 per cent recycled materials,” framing the footwear within Collina Strada’s darker FW26 theme that the outlet paraphrased as “The world is a vampire.”

Collina Strada’s creative director Hillary Taymour anchored the collaboration to a sculptural, fantastical intent. In a press release quoted by Hypebae, the designer said, “Our aim was to make a shoe that portrayed part sculpture, part sneaker, and part fantasy. It’s not just about walking through the world—it’s about leaving a beautiful, conscious footprint behind.” The statement was presented alongside runway details that emphasized Victorian-inspired lace collars, exaggerated shoulders and grungy plaid.

KEEN’s involvement brought a performance and sustainability framing to the project. FashionWeekOnline noted KEEN’s heritage in hybrid outdoor footwear, citing model features such as the KEEN.PROTECT toe bumper and Aquagrip rubber soles on prior styles, and reported that the brand has been PFAS-free since 2018 while bringing a “Consciously Created” design ethos to the Collina Strada collaboration. DSCENE’s launch window for the limited-edition collection is October 2026, with women’s sizing to be available on KEEN and Collina Strada’s online stores and at select retailers worldwide.

The Collina Strada show itself combined an eclectic creative team and celebrity attendees. FashionWeekOnline listed credits including hair by Mustafa Yanaz, makeup by Dick Page, styling by Joel Traptow and art direction by Charlie Engman, with photography by Filippo Fior and Andrea Adriani. Hypebae noted guests such as JT, Tove Lo, Icona Pop, BB Trickz, Tommy Dorfman, Ella Emhoff and Delilah Belle, and Hypebeast called the footwear collaborations a particular high point of the showcase.