Keen Arroyo II SKU: #7292303

Anonymous

from Florida

Very comfortable and respectable appearance.

Billb

from Wisconsin

Great shoe - but not the same as the Newport - If you are looking for an improved version of the Newport - then don't consider the Taos. The Newport is much more sandal like ... while the Tao's has elements of an athletic shoe and hiking shoe. The foot is more secure in the Tao, less movement inside the shoe. The sole is firmer and the tread is more pronounced. Much more arch support than in the Newport. Like the Newport, I recommend sizing up a half size. Width was the same - or perhaps a little less than the Newport .. hard for me to tell- my Newports are very well worn. It's not a shoe that totally contains your foot - there is more foot movement in the shoe than compared to a sneaker or hiking shoe .. this caused some heel blisters. I always get blisters with new shoes - so I expected this. My blisters have scarred over and I’m now able to run and hike in my Taos, without socks... no problems. The only thing that I’m curious about - not concerned - is how they will do in the water. I will (or would like) to use these on rocky creek beds - and when sailing. Curious how the upper leathers will last in the water (I suspect they will do just fine) and how quickly they will dry out. I hate buying shoes. I’m happy with having just one pair. The Taos is fitting my need... I wear these to work (medical) and in play (hiking, sailing, running).

Brands I'd also recommend: Keen Newports

Anonymous

from Tennessee

Speechless - I have to say, I'm blown away by both these shoes and by Zappos customer service. The shoes are super comfortable and felt true to size. I initially ordered the previous model because I liked the color better, but all that was left was a 1/2 size smaller than my normal size. The were tight and giving me hot-spots, so I decided to return them. I called Zappos at 3pm PST, AND STILL RECEIVED THE SHOES NEXT DAY!!! Truly one of the best companies to deal with; PERIOD!

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Ken

from Door County Wisconsin

Great shoe! Great service! Ordered these shoes late evening central std time and still got them the next day, I was shocked kudos to Zappos! I wear rigid orthotic inserts and need a semi closed heel to keep them in place, these shoes fit the ticket. I also am a size 14 and that is hard to find. This is my second pair of Keen shoes; the first pair did not have the semi closed heel so I had to find something else. I was comfortable in them as soon as I put them on. The wider toe area was very important to me.

Sue

from Frankfort, Illinois

Very comfortable casual sandal - I bought these for my husband. He is extremely picky about his shoes, especially sandals. He doesn't want any toes showing and doesn't like the side vents to be so large as to allow toes to escape. He says they are really comfortable and he could walk miles in them.

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Anonymous

from Atlanta, GA

Good summer walking shoe - I was able to wear it for extended walks with minimal break-in time.

Anonymous

from NH, USA

Keen Arroyo II a real shoe - The Arroyo is a shoe, not a sandal. It has good support and a solid feel, more substantial than the Newport. The Arroyo is very consistent with the look and fit of other Keen shoes. Despite the open uppers, it is not as cool as I had hoped.

Brands I'd also recommend: Keen Newport

Anonymous

from Seattle

Everyone comments on these shoes - Very comfortable sandals. My wife has a pair too and loves hers. We both wear orthotics and these sandals accept them with no problems. We just took our sandals on a trip to visit family and we got several people asking us about them and where they could buy some.

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Anonymous

from Florida

Don't leave home without them! At the last moment I decided to purchase a pair of Keens for a trip to the rocky, mountainous country of Croatia. Little did I know these work horses would be all I really needed. They were comfortable even when worn all day, protected my toes from the rocks yet kept my feet cool and they are waterproof. I trekked the mountains by day and they looked great enough for casual dinners. A top notch shoe, light weight for traveling, and all you'll need.

Brands I'd also recommend: Buy more Keens

Anonymous

from Aspen, Colorado

Keens - Love these shoes. I will never will go to another brand than Keen on these. They make a great shoe. They are lightweight (great in the summer), and great for hiking. They slip on easily. All good stuff.

Jim T

from Oregon

Love My Arroyos - I love these shoes. I've worn mine now almost every day for nearly a year. They are perhaps the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned. I backpacked in them for two weeks with a 60 lb pack; one day put in 25 miles. Never had a stone in them even though they are so open and ventilated. Never a blister, or even a sore spot. I can't say enough. I'm on-line now to order my second pair.

Nick

from King of Prussia, PA

Multi-Purpose Hybrid - * Awesomely comfortable and good-looking shoes * I just had these shoes basically underwater on a 6 hr whitewater rafting trip * Then, come out of the water, and hiked 5 miles through mud, rocks, and stones * Shoes performed flawlessly * At the end of the day, I rinsed them out, and threw them in the dryer for 20 minutes * Good as new * My only complaint is the clamminess that develops when you wear these shoes on dry land, which you will, but that is a Keen thing, and you need to get used to it.

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Anonymous

from Minnesota

2nd pair... I bought these for my spouse before we went to Italy 2.5 years ago. He wore them every single day and has worn them pretty much every single day since we returned - in the rain and even in the snow. He says they are, hands-down, the most comfortable shoes he has ever owned, so we just got him another pair. He still won't "retire" the older ones, but now he has a new pair for our trip to Italy this fall. We both love Keens.

Brands I'd also recommend: Any Keens...

Anonymous

from New Orleans

Very comfortable shoe. I've had others similar to this brand, but this shoe feels much more durable.

Anonymous

from Santa Monica, CA

Too much dirt! These shoes look really cool, and as advertised, are a cross between a shoe and a sandal. I took them on a trail; however, and they filled up with dirt very quickly. I found this awfully uncomfortable and annoying. I guess these are good if you plan to use them on streets and so forth, but for any off trail hiking, you're much better off with the Targhee II, or some other closed shoe.

Anonymous

from Washington state

Keen arroyo II - Comfortable. Perfect for 12 hour shifts at work. I did order one size larger than usual and they fit great.

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Anonymous

from Mass.

Jerry's opinion - I have never owned a pair of sandals that act like a shoe, that act like a hiker, that act like a stream forder!!!! Fantastic product! Met all my expectations and more!

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J. H

from Tennessee

Blisters - I REALLY want to like these shoes. I LOVE the way they look, and they are extremely comfortable, but I can't get my Achilles used to the back part of the shoe. I get blisters/cuts right above my heel every time I wear them for an extended period. Now, I just wear them to walk the dog outside. When it's cold I wear them with socks, and have no issues (but I think they look weird with socks). Also, the bungee lacing system is not very secure. I had to replace the lacing system on one shoe after the first day, and Keen sent me new laces free of charge. The laces still aren't all that secure. The shoe is top notch as far as quality and build. I will give Keen another try when I see a model that I need/interests me. Also, on a side note, I ordered my wife the exact same pair, and she wears them ALL THE TIME with no issues.

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