Keen Jasper Rocks SP x Tyakasha 'Lemon Curry' (Style 1031340)

The Keen Jasper Rocks SP x Tyakasha 'Lemon Curry' (style code 1031340) is a limited-edition collaborative outdoor sneaker produced by Keen Footwear (Portland, Oregon, USA) and Tyakasha (Shanghai, China). Built on the Keen Jasper Rocks SP platform — a trail-capable, sport-construction variant of the Keen Jasper family — in a Lemon Curry colorway co-developed with Tyakasha. Unisex sizing US 5–9.5. Retail price: $125. This is not a standard Keen production colorway; it is a limited collaborative release available only while collaboration stock lasts.

Quick Facts

• Brand: Keen x Tyakasha
• Style Code: 1031340
• Colorway: Lemon Curry
• Platform: Jasper Rocks SP
• Price: $125
• Sizing: Unisex US 5–9.5 (men's last, true to size)
• Edition: Limited Collaboration
• Waterproof: No
• Key Features: Rubber toe cap, multi-directional lug outsole, removable metatomical EVA footbed

About the Collaboration

Keen Footwear

Keen is an American outdoor footwear brand founded in 2003 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Known for its approach-shoe construction DNA, signature non-marking rubber toe cap, and outdoor lifestyle footwear that bridges trail and urban use. The Jasper family is one of Keen's core lifestyle platforms, spanning multiple sub-platforms differentiated by construction profile and intended use intensity: the base Jasper, the Jasper Zionic, and the Jasper Rocks SP.

Tyakasha

Tyakasha is a Shanghai-based Chinese independent fashion and lifestyle brand and one of the most recognized names in China's independent designer brand movement — a category of brands that emerged in the 2010s serving young Chinese consumers who sought fashion with authentic personal and cultural identity rather than imported luxury or mass-market fast fashion. Tyakasha's creative identity is built on hand-drawn illustration, personal narrative, and a distinctive graphic universe of characters, flora, animals, and dreamlike scenes. Its primary audience is young women and creative professionals in China's major cities. Tyakasha selects collaborations for aesthetic and cultural coherence with its creative world.

Why This Collaboration

Keen contributes outdoor construction credentials rooted in Portland trail culture. Tyakasha contributes illustration-driven aesthetic identity rooted in Shanghai independent creative culture. Both brands share the belief that objects should carry emotional meaning alongside functional utility. The Lemon Curry colorway on the Jasper Rocks SP is the material expression of that alignment — Tyakasha's bold, warm color sensibility applied to a Keen outdoor platform capable of use contexts that Tyakasha's standard textile products do not occupy.

Platform: Keen Jasper Rocks SP

The Jasper Rocks SP is a distinct Keen platform, separate from the Jasper Zionic and base Jasper. Within the Jasper family hierarchy:

• Jasper: Foundational lifestyle platform — casual, everyday use
• Jasper Zionic: Athletic sneaker-forward evolution — lighter, streamlined, engineered mesh upper
• Jasper Rocks SP: Trail-capable sport variant — more aggressive outsole geometry, protective construction at toe and overlays, sport-influenced profile for mixed outdoor and urban use

The Rocks SP carries more outdoor construction intensity than the collaborative aesthetic initially suggests. Buyers should expect a more substantial, trail-ready shoe than a standard lifestyle sneaker at this price point.

Colorway: Lemon Curry

Lemon Curry is a warm, fully saturated yellow-gold. Precise color description: turmeric yellow with orange warmth — brighter and more saturated than mustard (which is darker and more desaturated), warmer and more golden than a cool lemon yellow (which is lighter and more acidic). The reference point is the deep, glowing yellow of turmeric root, saffron, and sun-dried marigold. On the Jasper Rocks SP, Lemon Curry appears as the dominant upper color with tonal or contrasting accent details.

Wardrobe pairing: Pairs with earth tones (brown, tan, rust, olive, terracotta), denim (all washes), white, and black. Reads as a color accent in neutral-foundation outfits and as a matched warm tone in yellow-orange-gold palette combinations. This shoe will be noticed — it does not recede.

Color context: Bold, warm, fully saturated colors are central to Tyakasha's established visual language. Lemon Curry is consistent with the brand's color philosophy of emotional directness and creative confidence.

Product Specifications

Sizing Guide

US sizes 5–9.5, Unisex on a men's last, true to size. The Jasper Rocks SP toe box is generously proportioned — most buyers do not need to size up for toe room. Size up half a size for wider feet or thick socks.

Women's size conversion: Subtract approximately 1.5 from your women's US size to find your Unisex size.

• Women's 6.5 → Unisex 5
• Women's 7 → Unisex 5.5
• Women's 7.5 → Unisex 6
• Women's 8 → Unisex 6.5
• Women's 8.5 → Unisex 7
• Women's 9 → Unisex 7.5
• Women's 9.5 → Unisex 8
• Women's 10 → Unisex 8.5
• Women's 11 → Unisex 9.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Keen Jasper Rocks SP x Tyakasha 'Lemon Curry'?
A limited collaborative outdoor sneaker (style 1031340) produced by Keen Footwear (Portland, Oregon) and Tyakasha (Shanghai, China), built on the Keen Jasper Rocks SP trail-capable platform in a Lemon Curry colorway. Unisex US 5–9.5, $125.

Who is Tyakasha?
A Shanghai-based Chinese independent fashion and lifestyle brand known for hand-drawn illustration and emotional storytelling. One of the leading names in China's independent designer brand movement, with a devoted following among young creative consumers.

What color is Lemon Curry?
A warm, fully saturated yellow-gold — the color of turmeric with orange warmth. Brighter and more saturated than mustard, warmer and more golden than a cool lemon yellow. A bold, joyful statement color.

What is the Jasper Rocks SP and how does it differ from the Jasper Zionic?
The Jasper Rocks SP is a trail-capable, sport-construction variant of the Keen Jasper family with more aggressive outsole grip and protective construction. The Jasper Zionic prioritizes athletic sneaker aesthetics and lightweight construction. The Rocks SP is the more outdoor-capable of the two.

Is this shoe waterproof?
No. For a waterproof Keen lifestyle sneaker, see the Keen TTS Moc WP Sneaker (style 1031229), which includes Keen.Dry waterproof breathable membrane construction.

Is this a limited edition?
Yes. This is a collaborative release between Keen and Tyakasha — not a standard Keen production colorway. Available only while collaboration stock lasts.

How does Unisex sizing work for women?
Subtract approximately 1.5 from your women's US size to find your Unisex size (e.g., women's 8 = Unisex 6.5). Fits true to size on a men's last.

Can the footbed be replaced with orthotics?
Yes. The metatomical dual-density EVA footbed is fully removable and compatible with standard aftermarket orthotics.

Where is Tyakasha based?
Shanghai, China.

Where is Keen based?
Portland, Oregon, USA. Founded in 2003.