Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. President and CEO Clyde Higgs, elected officials from Fulton County and Atlanta Public Schools, and other community leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating a major milestone for the Beltline by creating the longest uninterrupted length of trail to date. With the completion of Westside Trail–Segment 4, walkers, runners and cyclists can now travel 6.7 continuous miles along the Atlanta Beltline, from University Avenue in southwest Atlanta to Huff Road in northwest Atlanta with the completion of Westside Trail–Segment 4.

If you’ve already been to Marrakech and are keen to explore another Moroccan city or simply prefer visiting places where you can feel like a local rather than a tourist, put Casablanca at the top of your “to go” list. The most modern – and largest – city in the country, Casablanca (the White City or Casa as the residents call it) has an energizing buzz, built on a foundation of rich history, a cultural smorgasbord of Arab, Berber, European and African influences, striking architecture, a vibrant arts scene and fabulous food with a strong seafood focus thanks to its Atlantic Coast location. And summer is the perfect time to visit, as it’s warm (averages of 27° C in July and August) with a cooling offshore breeze.

Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination marketing organization, wrapped up a spectacular IPW 2025, driving hundreds of millions of dollars of future travel to Chicago. Hosted by Choose Chicago, U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025 drew more than 5,000 delegates from 64 countries, including thousands of key global travel buyers and media, for a jam-packed week of Chicago style events, meetings with tour operators, and media engagements that will impact the next three years of travel to the United States. With one-of-a-kind events at iconic attractions, a stunning booth on the trade show floor, and welcoming hospitality throughout the week, IPW visitors were wowed by Chicago at every turn, which will have a profound impact on driving international travel beyond the next three years.

I have had several pairs of KEEN shoes over the years and have always found them to be seriously comfortable. So I was delighted to get hold of a pair from their new Leiki collection for Spring/Summer 2025.

Like all KEEN footwear, the Leiki line is PFAS-free, meaning no forever chemicals, and uses natural odour control with probiotics. These shoes are also built to last, without harming the planet. I still have Keen shoes that I acquired years ago that I still wear.

The name Leiki means “play” in Old Norse, and KEEN say that these shoes are made for playing outside, walking around city streets, sauntering along a beach, long walking days and hiking.

Designed especially for the female foot, KEEN has included extra arch support and cushioning to match natural biomechanics, making these shoes supportive and super comfy.

So odour eating, eco-friendly and made for women. Sounds fantastic – but are they comfortable?

I wore these shoes every day for two weeks on several terrains, traversing airports, train stations, pounding the streets of London for many hours and even taking a long walk around London’s Regents Park and across the Downs in Sussex. 

Frankly, I loved wearing them. Lightweight and perhaps it was the arch that supported and cushioned, but mainly they were a perfect fit for my size 4. I am delighted to have these. Perhaps I’ll get them in another colours.

 

How much: Whether you’re hiking dirt trails or walking city streets, the Leiki hikers (Mid WP £155, Low WP £125, and non-waterproof Speed £120) offer great versatility and support.

VERDICT:The KEEN Leiki collection delivers everything you’d want in warm-weather footwear—comfort, versatility, eco-conscious design, and a fit made just for women. Whether you’re hitting a hiking trail or grabbing coffee in town, these shoes are built to move with you.

Salient features of the Leiki hikers

The Leiki hiker (Mid WP £155, low WP £125 and non WP Leiki Speed, £120) is all about traversing different terrain and activities. To comfortably go from dirt trails to city tarmac. A KEEN.ALL-TERRAIN rubber outsole gives steadfast grip on the trail, but has been made smooth enough to handle in-town treks, too. An organic, smooth upper design seamlessly fits equally well with everyday wear too, made to blend in whether taking on the trail or hooking up with friends in a downtown lunch spot. Key features of the Leiki hiker include: 

• Women’s-specific fit: Contoured​ fit and cushioning designed for women’s feet and biomechanics.
• KEEN.ReGEN+ cushioning: Lightweight, compression-resistant midsole providing up to 60% more energy return than standard EVA foam.
• All-terrain outsole: KEEN.ALL-TERRAIN rubber outsole has a just-right balance of lugs for the trail and grip for town.​
• Durable mesh upper: Performance mesh is reinforced in key areas to stand up to wear and tear.
• PFAS-Free waterproof protection: With a KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane inside, and PFAS-free water repellency outside, feet stay dry without forever chemicals.
• Pesticide-free odour control: Eco Anti-Odor uses natural probiotics that are safe for the environment.

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