Why oh why did Keen discontinue the Carmel?

It was quickly becoming my favorite shoe, and I was looking forward to new color schemes…alas…deep lichen was the last hurrah.  What has possessed Keen to put the kibosh on this shoe–arguably one of the most popular, with an average 5 star rating and the fact that it actually runs true to size.  This shoe makes you feel like you’re walking on air.  And now it’s gone :(

I’ve wanted it in rich tea, so I’m snatching up a remaining pair for myself.  It is a sad day.

On a more positive note, I’m drooling over the new Wear-around mary jane (I keep referring to them as Walkabout), just can’t decide if I like the port or moroccan blue, but I think I’ll opt for this over another Sienna (I heart my blue ones, though)….Hmmmmm

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