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Keri Hyytinen

REI Footwear Associate Category Merchant

Keri Hyytinen is an associate category merchant for footwear at REI Co-op headquarters in Kent, Wash.

Latest Articles

  • Care and Repair

    How to Waterproof Hiking Boots

    238 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to tell when your hiking boots' durable water repellent (DWR) needs renewing and how you can restore their waterproof performance.

  • Care and Repair

    How to Clean Hiking Boots

    701 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    With proper cleaning and care, your hiking boots will last you for many years and many miles along the trail.