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Keen Portland Blossom

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 11
  • Total Losses: 12
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20002
  • This Mary Jane style slip-on has a refined look and thin strap that adds a fashionable look to any wardrobe.
  • Waterproof leather upper.
  • Leather lining.
  • Non-marking rubber outsole.
  • Leather upper with an asymmetrical strap over instep.
  • Compression molded EVA midsole for maximum comfort.
  • Non-marking rubber outsole.
  • Weight: 7.6 oz / 215 grams.
  • Weight: 8 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 39 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2008-02-03 08:14:40
Reviewer: Llslie from Florida
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
1/2 size smaller than marked. Lovely shoe, but wasn't comfortable. Rubbed top of my toes, appeared to run at least 1/2 size smaller (shorter) than marked. Order up at least 1/2 size in this shoe. This particular style just didn't seem as comfortable as other styles of Keens I've worn.
Posted: 2008-02-07 22:22:17
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Shoe is even better than the picture depicts - This shoe is much prettier in person. I am very pleased with this purchase. I've always been self-conscious about the width of my feet and feel that the style of this shoe camouflages that. I really like how my feet look in these shoes. If you are looking to bring your casual look up a notch. These are the shoes you need.
Posted: 2008-02-10 10:14:51
Reviewer: Susie C from Denver, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoe! Good Keen addition, with style and comfort. Fits well and runs even better!
Posted: 2008-02-10 11:05:31
Reviewer: Anonymous from KENTUCKY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A great shoe - A great shoe, stylish and comfortable. Looks great with jeans as well as other pants. Very pleased.
Posted: 2008-02-11 07:14:39
Reviewer: Carolyn from Knoxville, TN
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Fits the bill, despite some minor drawbacks - In general, I love Keens. When I bought this shoe, I had several things in mind--I wanted a shoe that was slip-on that I could walk in, and that would look good with various different styles of clothing. The slip-on is great! The strap being angled and with a bit of elastic makes it very easy to slip on. It does look good with various different clothes, although it is a little more dress-down than I would like for some office-type outfits. Finally, I can walk comfortably in them, but not as comfortably as in the other Keens that I own (I forget the model, sorry! They're a tennis-shoe lace-up style). There is less arch support than I expected in this one, and the edges of the shoe on the top of my foot occasionally rub uncomfortably. So I am not 100% satisfied with it, but in general it met my criteria more than other shoes I tried did (other Keens, Privos, Danskos, Clarks, Merrells). Despite having some minor issues, this shoe is still one that I am happy wearing every day, with or without socks.
Posted: 2008-02-14 06:13:51
Reviewer: Renee from Pennsylvania
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love the shoe, almost - I love the look of this shoe - the leaves are an original accent. The fit is good except that it is a little tight across the top - not at the strap, but where the actual shoe part hits the top of the foot.
Posted: 2008-02-22 02:14:37
Reviewer: Debbie from Oregon
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love them - Keens are great shoes for wider feet. Great ache support for high insteps. I have a black lace-up pair I work in. These new ones have been a little tight at the front top, but have loosened up as I have been walking in them. They are great looking, all that have seen them love the look.
Posted: 2008-03-15 17:44:48
Reviewer: Michele from San Francisco
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Keen Blossom - Surprised when I first opened the box, the color was not the same as pictured. I thought the color was more of a pinkish color, but it is really a sandy beige. Shoe toe is extremely wide, not much arch support, but still a cute shoe. Very roomy almost runs a bit big. The top was quite snug, but is starting to loosen up. Overall, a cute shoe with a different look.
Posted: 2008-03-17 10:43:48
Reviewer: Anonymous from SF, CA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Keen is keen... Never a big fan of flats but being pregnant has forced a new adventure of exploring flats for the sake of my back and so I don't fall over! I like the style and fit and comfort of this shoe, although I must say my eye is very symmetrically aware, and the straps aren't even shoe to shoe. BUT! I still like them lots!
Posted: 2008-03-21 14:51:48
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston, MA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love these shoes - These shoes are great! There’s plenty of room at the toe, so no squished toes, and the heel is just right, so there's no slipping or rubbing as you walk. The top, front part of the shoe, (right where the leather ends) is a bit lower than the front, so it did feel a little snug for the first hour or so. I imagine it will decrease with time. Everyone loved them!

La Canadienne Alfie

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 22
  • Total Losses: 20
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #20879
  • Crafted to exacting standards, the 'Alfie' sandal delivers retro appeal.
  • Fine leather straps create a silhouette perfect for spring and summer fashions.
  • Adjustable ankle strap with hidden stretch for a better fit.
  • Leather-covered padded footbed helps keep feet fresh and fatigue-free.
  • Classic cork wedge absorbs impact and provides stature.
  • Textured synthetic bottom maintains grip.
  • Made in Italy.
  • Heel Height: 2 34 in
  • Weight: 7 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 37 (US Women's 6-6.5). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 3 reviews)

Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2009-03-24 12:43:59
Reviewer: from New York
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Impossible to wear - This is a nice looking shoe, but it is not designed to wear! It is so unflexible, the ankle strap does not stay in place, so walking is close to impossible. Very disappointed.
Posted: 2009-04-07 14:34:55
Reviewer: from Kalispell, Montana
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Gorgeous - Living in Montana I am always looking for a sandal that will look good and be comfortable. This sandal does both. Looks great with jeans or a skirt. Highly recommend.
Posted: 2009-10-03 18:58:28
Reviewer: Carol from Ottawa, ON
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Alfie sandal so I could get busy wearing it. Not so fast. It was wider than my other La Canadiennes and longer in length. I was very disappointed with the difference in fit. I wear a 4, 4.5 and usually this brand fits well.

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