Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2
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Customer Fit Survey:
73%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
58%"Moderate arch support"
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Great shoe over all! My sons wears these most of the year, then we pass them onto our friend when they outgrow them, and they are still in a great condition. And my sons are rough on them - water, sand, rocks, ... then we wash them, and they look great again to wear with pants to a restaurant... The only reason why I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that they feel a bit heavy on the foot, esp. when you're switching from sneakers at the beginning of the warm season.But the boys get used to it after a while.
Marika, Zappos Customer,
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Last pair I bought 2 years ago they were made in Dominican Republic now made in Mexico. May have to go up a full size to fit.
Greg W, Zappos Customer,
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Hubby loves these shoes for their comfort, but we bought them to be amphibious on a trip to New Zealand. They do great wet/dry and in between BUT we found we would always get sand/rocks etc. in them from the open toe box and it required removing the shoe to get the rocks out. They worked pretty poorly for a boat-island-boat-island eco tour we took. If that's what you want to use them for, I'd recommend something with a mesh in the front or all around to keep sand/pebbles out. On the other hand, for a water park etc. these are great. They are comfy wet or dry. Hubby wears them around the house randomly, so the comfort is there. Just think about how you will use them and make sure they'll meet your needs.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable sandal. I have a bigger foot (16) and they assume the height of the foot is proportional to all other dimensions meaning I have to tighten the elastic strap down a lot to get a decent hold on my foot throughout. Walked festivals and creeks with them and love them.
Ryan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
A little tight to get on and break in took a couple of solid days worn. The loop on the heel broke off in under a week. The sandal is still wearable.
Countreby,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The color "Raven" and the picture would lead you to believe these are black. They are more like an olive/grayish color. You can never go wrong with Keens but I was expecting to get a darker pair.
EMCmom,
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These are great sandals. Completely waterproof so you can wear them in the ocean, yet extremely comfortable, so you can wear them every day. I have had a couple pairs of these shoes over the years. Totally awesome! My only complaint is that the uppers will break away from the sole after a couple of years, then they are toast, and you will have to buy a new pair.
There is a lot of fun to be had in these sandals!
I'd also recommend:
ecco
Gretchen B, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Bought these Keen's to replace some aging kayaking shoes. A several week delay in receiving them -- "out of stock." Is Keen still in business? Tried the size 13 and then the size 12. Why don't manufacturers include size 12 1/2 in their rosters? That would be just what I need. Seemed like the 12's would stay on in sticky mud better than the 13's. Just the slightest tad too short however. There is no heel strap adjustment to help secure the sandal. Had the opportunity to try them today on a river. The toe protection is great. The open holes in the side webbing do permit small stones to become entrapped beneath my feet (the replaced shoes have a mesh to exclude stones, but not sand). Was able to wear them driving home. If they will last 8 years and my feet don't grow, I will be pleased with them.
NCYakker,
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I have had Newports before and worn them continuously during the summer for a few years and loved them. My size doesn't come in Women's,so I have to buy men's 10 1/2. I'm happy with the new pair of NewportH2 and wore them all day, the very next day. Having to wear men's colors is limiting my choices which would be great if there were lighter more basic colors.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Well I am wearing them right now. That is always a good sign. One of the most comfortable sandals I have ever worn. A little hotter than most simply because your foot is covered up more than open sandals. That is the trade off I guess.
James C, Zappos Customer,
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keeping in mind that I purchased these 1/2 size up based on reviews, I'm a female with size 12 (women's) feet. hard for me to find in my women's size so the bulkiness may be because a. it's a half size to big and b. i'm a woman. however. overall these are very comfortable and look nice. the sole are a little heavy for me.
Chaya G, Zappos Customer,
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Bought these for my 12 year old son for camp and he wore them everyday.
He said they were perfect for summer camping/hiking and stream fording!
All the camp leaders were also wearing these very same sandals, too!
Dee S, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered size 8 1/2 and have difficulty getting them on, as they're very tight. Once on however, they feel great and look sharp. Should I have ordered a larger size?
Howard E, Zappos Customer,
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This is my 4th pair of Keen sandals in about 6 years. I basically wear nothing else on my feet for at least 8 months of the year.I am a gardener and am outside on my feet and in the dirt a lot of the time and these sandals are so comfortable they are all I need. My last pair were a lighter version with a thinner sole and I wore a hole through them in about a year. These are a heavier duty version and will probably last two seasons.
Alec W, Zappos Customer,
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First I like minimal shoes and so this review may not be applicable to everyone. Overall I like these shoes and they look great. The biggest issue I have is the sole is too thick and has too much padding and "support" in it. It feels like you have 2 inches of think rubber under your foot. I would much prefer a thinner more minimalist sole.
Fred, Zappos Customer,
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11 years experience with the Keen product. These are sturdy, serviceable, sports sandals; your feet are happy when you change into them. A cautionary: the fabric comprising the last/shell of the shoe does stretch.
Rob F, Zappos Customer,
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I have had 2 pairs of these shoes, and both have had stitches come out near ankle. Lessens the stability. Have had both pairs repaired and it happened again. This has happened after a year of ownership, and with a lot of trail walking, not climbing. Soles of both pairs wear down.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I'm giving these 4 stars because I owned a similar pair of Keens and loved them for years. These have to go back, I'm sorry to say, because they are definitely too narrow; my little toe is jammed against my next toe. Sadness... I like the style. I was a little hesitant too buy the red and grey ones because I thought they might look too garish, but the red is a little more toned down than I see in the picture. If you have narrowish feet, by all means, give these a try.
I'd also recommend:
Teva
Glen, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these as a follow-on to my Newport "originals" with leather upper, which have started to smell funky after four years of heavy use and abuse. Although my original Newports are size 13D, the H2 sandals felt small, and I ended up exchanging them for size 14D. The canvas upper is just as comfortable as the leather. These truly are very similar to the original Newports, but the heel strap seems to be just a little different, resulting in a slightly more stable feel. Took them hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park where they performed admirably. A solid pair of shoes worthy of the Keen name.
Brett P, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
These looked incredible, but didn't fit my high instep.Really wanted these to work so the toes would be protected for hiking in streams with the dog. Couldn't get my foot in, sadly. If they had a strap that could open in the back, they might have worked.Would probably be exceptional for the average foot.Tried bigger sizes, no luck.Exchanged for LL Bean's brand sandal with all adjustable straps. Sadly, no toe coverage for hiking in new pair!
Northsalemres,
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These were really comfortable, but a little too wide and I have a wide foot. The style itself is exaggerated wide-looking, which looked a little too clunky on me.
Michael, Zappos Customer,
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What has happened to Keen? These shoes feel a little tight and I have had no issues in the past with Keen sizing. Hopefully they will stretch with wear. The shoe is well constructed however. Think I will order a half size bigger anymore for Keens. They need to go with the European sizing method, like Ecco.
John L, Zappos Customer,
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This purchase replaces an eight year old Keen sandal. I'm glad I read (Keen.com) to bump my shoe size up 1/2. That saved me a re-order. The fit and finish are up to Keen tough standards. If I could have been in the room when they sign off on the model, I would have voted for a wider opening, say 1/8 of an inch. That would have taken the putting on on the sandal from a few seconds instead of the current couple of minutes. These are not TSA shoes!
I'd also recommend:
Keen (8 prs) North Face (3prs) Bojrn(1pr)
David E, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
As has been alluded to in other reviews, they are very difficult to get on because of the tight heel strap. One almost needs a shoe horn and I feel relatively sure that the stress point where the heel strap is stitched will eventually break or rip. Other than that, great little sandal.
Catbird1,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I like these sandals a lot, but even after I upsized them as other reviews mentioned, they are still too small. I normally where a 10, so I ordered a 10.5, need an 11!
Llbeanfirsttimerreve,
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