Keen Alki Lace SKU: #7654926

Mitch H

from Sonora, CA

Keens are the only shoe that I\'ve found to keep my feet warm. I\'ve worn Birkenstocks for years but am giving them up for Keens.

John D

from Charlotte, NC

This is my third pair of Keen's. I've loved the first two pairs, boots and another pair of shoes because they were so comfortable. It's as if they were custom made to fit me. Unfortunately, the sides of these shoes are too stiff and hit the sides of my feet just below the ankle bone. I believe they'll be fine after a little time to get them broken in. But truth be told, I probably should have returned this pair for a different one when I first tried them on.

Bertram N

from Blacksburg, VA

These are ultra-comfortable. I have a neuroma that is easily bothered, and wear orthotics in most of my shoes. But these are so comfortable that I can wear them without orthotics and my feet feel great. Nice wide toe box. Great fitting arch. Love the style. Zappos service great as usual.

Anonymous

This is a substantial shoe with a stiffer, walking-shoe-type sole compared with other Keen's I've owned. The high volume and shaped footbed are on par with a good hiking shoe. I find the light side stitching to be superfluous. I am a bike commuter who wears these daily to the office, and for pedaling, the stiffness is actually a good thing. Initially, the tongue was quite stiff at the top and dug into my shin/foot crease, but that softened and resolved itself within a week's wear. Best with thick socks, which, as a thick-footed person, is rarely an option. Very pleased.

Ty W

from Ogden, Utah

Saw this shoe at a high end department store tried it on and the fit was great. Most comfortable shoe I've wore in a longtime. Immediately ordered through Zappos. I Like Zappos prices, turnaround and return policies.

John D

from Norfolk, VA

I love all my Keen shoes. These replaced a pair of Portsmouth’s that finally wore out after several years. I like the look of these better and they will be more versatile for travel, but I think the Portsmouth’s are a little more comfortable. These cut into your ankle ever so slightly, whereas the Portsmouth’s have a rim of padding.

Brands I'd also recommend: Ecco

Felix V

from Baltimore,Md

Recently got these from somewhere else. Great pair of shoes no squashed toes, feet are comfortable, very little break-in needed.

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrell,Ecco

David G

from Portland, Oregon

Love the shoe, as usual! The only caveat is that I have found the back of the shoes to be a bit high and stiff for my Achilles tendon. It took a few days and some repeated manual flexing of the offending area to loosen then up enough to be comfortable. Great shoes, look sharp, as per expectations. My experience with Keen has always been great, the stiffness and height of these shoes was a bit unexpected.

Ben S

Awesome pair of shoes. Waterproof, good for rain & snow. Look good, better than sneakers, but comfortable Highly recommend!

Anonymous

from Santa Barbara

I've been wearing Keen's for years. It's all I'll wear because I love comfort. My girlfriend made me buy these particular shoes as a more dress up/yet casual thing. They look and feel great.

Brands I'd also recommend: crocs

Andy N

from Central NY

I was looking for an "everyday" shoe that was slightly dressier than an athletic shoe, but still very comfortable, durable, and able to handle a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions. I think I found it in the Alki! Since there are several similar-looking shoes in Keen's lineup, I'll start with what I believe distinguishes this shoe from other Keens. It is all leather, including the lining. This means it's somewhat less breathable than shoes with mesh panels or synthetic linings, but it should last longer/be more durable as a result. Its outsole has moderate traction - more textured/grippy than the smooth indoor-only types, but smoother than a full-lug hiking boot. I find it gives adequate traction on packed snow and grass/dirt, while still being comfortable and stable on indoor floors. I wear an 11 in most shoes, but 10-1/2 worked best in these. Thanks to Zappos generous free-shipping policy, switching was no problem. In general, I found it took a little while for my foot to get used to this shoe, and/or for the shoe to conform to my foot. I'm sure this is just a result of the solid, all-leather construction. It's just not going to be slipper - comfortable right out of the box like a nice padded synthetic athletic shoe. So I wore these for a few hours at a time to start, and then maybe every other day for a couple weeks. I never had any blisters or real discomfort in this time period; I just wouldn't have wanted to wear them all day every day out of the box. But now (about 1 month after purchase) I find them extremely comfortable - it seems that as the leather conforms to your individual feet, it's even more comfortable than the synthetic material of athletic shoes. I don't think this is a criticism of these particular shoes, just a difference that's not a problem as long as your expectations are realistic. Finally, they do meet my expectation of being slightly more dressy than athletic shoes. But they're definitely not dress shoes! The round toe shape and prominent rubber toe-cap make them look a little funny, actually, but I love the extra space and stub protection for my toes. So overall, they're not dress shoes and they're not athletic shoes. As long as you realize those things, they're great!

Anonymous

from Atlanta, Georgia

I love these shoes. They are the first shoes I've owned from Keen, and they are perhaps the most comfortable shoes I've bought in a very long time. I very much expect to purchase more shoes from this company.

Brands I'd also recommend: Ecco, Merrell

Anonymous

from St. Louis MO

For me, the Alki cut into my ankle as opposed to the Finlay which is well padded around the ankle. So I zapped the black Alki for a black Finlay. My foot is somewhat narrow and the Finlay (and Alki) only is offered in a medium width, so I put a thin Dr. Scholl's pad under the Keen insole and the fit is great. Also, because the toe is wide and the sole is thick both the Alki & the Finlay are not ideal for driving a car with a manual transmission.

Brands I'd also recommend: Ecco

Anonymous

from North Carolina

Great shoes; comfortable and stylish. Very good for the urban explorer. Recommend ordering a half size smaller than marked.

Jazz M

from Madison, WI

Love these shoes! I have problems finding comfortable shoes but these are the best. Wore them all over Italy, wear them on daily hills and dales trail walks, brush them off and they look like new. Very high quality for the money, too.

Cammie

from Alaska

Great looking shoe, size seems good; however, my husband has been wearing them off and on for a couple months and has to stop wearing them after a few days because of open blisters on his heel, not like his other Keens!

Brian D

from Alameda, CA

I especially liked these for that 'steampunky' look and after wearing them in for a few weeks, they really start to fit the bill. I love their saddle-worn look as it only improves the more I wear them. Imagine that! Shoes that look better and better over time. The first day, they felt great! But the second day, I had some blisters form on the back of my heels due to rather bothersome little points at the top of the heels of the shoes. It took a solid week of careful walking-only activity to wear them in (and heal me up), but now that's over with and they are feeling great.