KEEN

Solr Sandal

Men's

Well....I only wear Keen’s. Really. So I was happy to see something new that might work for me. However, the width was not normal Keen. That’s a problem. I am always surprised when they come out with new shoes and change the width...usually too small. I believe that Keen is the champion of “wider than normal” and one of the reason they are successful. They just blew it here. Nice looking shoe. Has potential...unrealized.

I’ve only worn them a few times. The are lighter than the Norfolk with a softer sole. My foot is wide, arch high, heel narrow. Theses shoes fit me so well, I might by another pair to have on hand.

Comfortable sandal for casual wear. Wear daily on walks and they are holding up well so far. Only complaint is my pinky to is completely exposed. Would prefer if that hole was not there.

I was disappointed. Unlike Keen Utility shoes, the soles were really flimsy so I didn't even bother to try them on. The pair of KEEN Rapids H2 had a much stiffer sole so I kept those and returned the Solr Sandal. It could be a me thing, yet with out stiff sole from heal the ball of foot, I get really bad plantar fasciitis.... so this was a no go for me.

The Solr sandal corrects the flaw with Keen’s H2 sandals, which is that the sewing below the ankle eventually comes undone. This has happened with both of my previous H2 Keens. They were great sandals, but they would have lasted longer if Keen had corrected the problem. The Solr fit is significantly smaller, so mine fit OK but tighter. If you want the same fit you had with H2’s, order a half size larger. The Material seems stiffer than the H2, but I’m thinking they will soften up a bit with wear. Even with the stiffer material, they are comfortable. The change in the upper material seems like it will absorb less water when wet, but I have not yet worn mine in water. The soles seem about the same as my good old Keens, but Keen says they have been designed to be more sticky on surfaces when wet, a good thing. Overall, I love them so far, and hope they last at least as long as my beloved H2’s.