KEEN

Newport H2

Men's

The Keen Newport is an outstanding sandal, and Zappos is by far the best online retailer, bar none. I have size 13 feet with negative/no arch whatsoever!!! Needless to say, finding shoes or let alone sandals, is nearly impossible (don't know what I would do w/o Zappos). I used to wear Birkenstocks and still do for arch support, but they obviously don't do well in wet, muddy conditions. This is my 2nd pair of H2s, and I bought 2 pair this time: one for yard work around the house and one for summer outings. They offer tremendous ankle and arch support for all day comfort while the adjustable lace system provides a great fit with or without socks. My whole family has been wearing Keens for 5-6 years now and loves them! My last pair lasted through 4-5years of abuse of my 275lb frame!

This is my second pair of the Keen Newport H2, but the first time purchasing from Zappos.com. First, the shoe. Obviously I liked it well enough the first time that I bought a second pair. The advice to purchase a 1/2 size larger is correct. They fit great right our of the box. I've worn the first pair for several years now and they are still in good shape. Purchased the 2nd pair to use on a Caribbean cruise because we are taking several excursions which require walking and water sports. These shoes work perfectly for those combination of activities. Next Zappos. This company was excellent to deal with. I purchased the Keens on sale, so the price was great, but shipping was equally impressive. The shoes arrived in 3 days after I ordered online late at night. (Note: My wife had to return a pair because of size issues and the new shoes arrived in 2 days.) The whole buying experience using Zappos was first rate and we will be purchasing from them again.

This is 2nd pair of H2 and have regular Newports. The H2 are great, comfort-wise but both pair came apart where the backstraps come together at the ankles. Got less than a year's wear on each of H2 because the straps wore in two.

I've been using this hybridization of sandals and shoes for about 3 weeks in and around an ocean environment. As far as comfort goes, right out of the box they fit like a glove...for my feet. The arch support is excellent, noticeable support without overdoing it. The construction is fantastic, utilizing superior materials. The stitching is also top-notch and very professional. The molded plastic sole of the shoe is pretty bulky and the shoe is somewhat heavy but that's the price you're going to pay for the protection and durability of the shoe. The shoes do tend to develop a funk after a couple of days of use but a quick bath and they're good to go. As far as the look, I was a little apprehensive on first glance out of the box but after some days of use I quickly got over it and have actually been complimented of them numerous times. The utility far, far outweighs the unusual style. So far I'm very happy with the purchase and I would definitely recommend them. True to my size (11) but the toe protection area seems wider than necessary.

These felt very comfortable walking on streets and fully submerged in water with a rocky, coral bottom. They were purchased because of a recent trip to Tahiti where it was strongly recommended to have some sort of water shoe (Not flip flops). My feet were completely protected. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I was surprised at how comfy they were.