KEENMen's Newport H2 Closed Toe Water Sandal

I picked up the smokey bear smore keens early in the summer and now the monochrome grey. Smokeys are a little goofy and I assumed the monochrome would be as well. The four different materials are a surprisingly good color match that looks "relatively" stylish and down plays the bumper toe in comparison to a black bumper or smore bumper. Keen Newport H2 are great all day hiking in heat and salt water shoes. Extremely comfortable. Well made. My every day sandal/shoe. With daily 10 miles-ish active use, and travel: mountain, beach, boat, and long city walking. I usually get about 2-3 years before treads are gone and something frays. My Tevas never lasted as long. I read reviews that said they "run small" (I believe them, I guess) and are "hard to get into". My experience is they fit me perfectly, I've been buying 10.5 Keen Newports for decades and 10.5 always fit me. They are a little snug to put on but once on they don't slip, rub, or constrict toes that's why they are great for all day every day walking hiking, no socks and no blisters.

I have not had a chance to wear these extensively other than trying them on, walking around the house and inspecting the quality. I will base my review on initial Fit, Comfort, Quality and Appearance. First, let me say I purchased these for fishing/wading rivers and the hiking that might be involved with those endeavors. The purpose of my review is to mainly assist those in trying to select the right size.Fit: 5/5 - I normally wear a 10/10.5 shoe wearing normal, medium thickness socks, depending on the brand of shoe. II plan to use these only without socks, so I purchased a size 10.5 based on the reviews. They were snug to put on, but comfortable once on. This is exactly the fit I was looking for. I have a wide foot and it was plenty wide for me. There was enough room in the toe cap for my toes. Just be sure to loosen up the bungee strap to assist when putting them on.Comfort: 4.5/5 - The comfort seems very good. The sole has arch support but also seems flexible enough to deal with various terrain. I subtracted .5 because it might have been better to have an adjustable heel strap for personalizing the fit better as the shoe breaks in. Time will tell. Perhaps it isn't necessary.Quality: 4.5/5 - After my initial visual inspection and walk around, I feel these are well made and will last. Subtracting .5 because I did see some minor fabric fraying on the straps. Once again, only time will tell.Appearance: 5/5 - Sporty and attractive IMHO. Can serve multiple purposes.

As a Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, I wanted shoes for the summer to train individuals for both indoor & outdoor sports. These shoes provide comfort, protection, and proper support. I am a size 7 in men’s but ordered my normal size 8 and they fit perfectly. My foot/ankle tend to be on the narrow end so I would not recommend for wide feet -it’s not that they run small but potentially narrower than some may want. My feet do not sweat in them compared to other similar sandals. The quality of these sandals is far more superior than any other sandal (I felt the same with my Keen boots). My only scare was when I was home and surprisingly slipped (as you would on ice) on a few water droplets - vinyl floor. Luckily, I know how to fall. I tested them again and now I am simply mindful to stay away from wet surfaces. Otherwise, BEST sandals ever if you are looking for proper support, posture, quality and attractiveness.

I think the soles of these hiking sandals are just too hard for us older gentlemen...I’m 62, and pretty active. I work from home so I can exercise every morning, and every afternoon alternate between walking 1.25 miles on pavement and swimming 3/4 miles.The first time I walked the 1.25 miles in these sandals I got a hot spot on the outside of my right little toe. No problem... my bad... I should have worn socks the first long walk to stretch these out a little and smooth any rough spots. The next two 1.25 mile walks I wore socks, and 15-20 miles later, the hot spot has not came back.But, also the first 1.25 mile walk I had a very sore arch in my left foot and both hip joints were sore. I tried different walking styles and wore the sandals around the house to get them broken in. Well, after 15-20 miles, I’ve decided that the soles are just too hard. I think the hard soles make me pound my feet down when I walk, which is causing the sore hips. This has also pulled that tendon in the arch of my left foot. And, neither pain is going away completely... the pain is slightly better, but not enough.I don’t think I have weird feet, or am prone to foot/walking issues. I normally wear Merrell’s and also wear Teva and Sperry sandals, so I can handle arches or no arches just fine.I’ve heard that as we age we lose fat padding in our hands and feet. I think that lack of natural padding and these hard soles are just a bad combination. So, if you’re approaching gray beard age, these might not be the best choice. My wife really likes hers, but she hasn’t walked as far as I have yet. I thought about adding an insert for padding, but with the somewhat open heel, I thought the insert might shift around too much.So, I just finished my first 1.25 mile walk in a pair of Teva Omnium 2 Sport Sandals. They are new and I wore socks. The Teva’s have a noticeably softer sole... not spongy, but just soft enough for my old feet. Not only did my hips do just fine, but the arch tendon feels just as good as when I started the walk. I think I’ll have to early retire the Keen’s.Other than the hard sole of the Keen’s:Both the Teva’s and the Keen’s are great looking and feeling hiking sandals. We wanted hiking sandals for an upcoming active trip to Costa Rica. Either of these are perfect for that type of trip IMHO. I wore the Keen’s on a kayaking outing last weekend. Had to carry the kayak over wet rocks a bit and the Keen’s were great... they had solid grip and I didn’t feel the rocks through the soles. The next morning they weren't quite dry, but close. They’re a little hard to get on, but you quickly get used to pulling that back strap really hard to get them over your heel. They fit snug which is what you want for hiking up and down hills.So, wear socks the first mile or so... and if it feels like you’re pounding your feet down when you walk, these Keen soles are probably too hard for you as well.

usually buy from keen company, but prime days deal was beyond amazing!

I had a pair of sandals for like 12 years and they finally packed in. So had a look to see what I could get for a holiday that’s coming up soon. Saw Keen sandals. At first I thought quite pricey but this pair were only $83!! Much savings! So thought ok a bit colourful but I’ll buy them!Wore them on a dog walk this evening and first impression very good build quality and comfortable and well worth the savings I made against a ‘normal’ pair.

I read reviews warning to choose bigger size. I decided to buy my regular size 10 and turns out it is perfect fit for me but it is true there is not an excess of wiggle room. Well cushioned and I have not encountered any chafing spots. Most times I wear laces loose and still comfy.Appears well made and looks good. First time wearing sandals with toe cap and I like it. Still well ventilated but with toe protection and more support.

la courroie arrière n'est pas ajustable ,plus difficile à enfiler

Es un calzado que abraza bien la forma del pie , con ventilación discreta alrededor y en el talón ; además protege la punta de los dedos de golpes o raspones, y su combinación de color negro lo hace muy elegante y combina con pantalón cargo o bermudas : me gustó mi par de sandalias Keen !!