Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

They're as comfortable as they can be. They're perfect for every outdoor activity that doesn't involve snow. Both of mine got a nasty stink to them. A good washing will take care of it -- for a while. Be very careful when you do wash them; believe the label and do it in cold water. My wife washed mine in warm water and the soles separated. Also, the strap on the heel is a flimsy joke that will break if you use it. Still, ya know what? I'm about to buy my third pair. They're that good.

I've only owned the Keen Newport H2 for about 4 weeks now. So, my comments are limited to size and fitting. In the past I have had lots of issues with Teva Omnium soles staying glued together after just a few seasons. I use my shoes for kayaking and around the beach. So, they do go in and out of the water frequently. The Keen Newport H2 seem to be constructed well. The front has a nice rubber guard, which is nice when kayaking or walking along rocky shores. The fabric is mostly nylon so it dries relatively quickly. The back strap does not have any adjustment. The shoe feels snug and comfortable overall. I would recommend the Keen Newport H2 for boating / kayaking. Great alternative to the Teva Omnium.

So we ordered 2 pairs of these shoes in preparation for a boundary waters trip (my wife had the same variety in women's). Hers were great over the trip. Mine were losing the stitching on the back by the end. Zappos was great for replacing them. I don't know if it was just the in and out of the water, but I have to say that regardless of the wear, these were the most comfortable hiking/water sandals I've ever worn. Even if I'd kept the old set, I don't think it would have fallen apart completely. I didn't get a single blister, and anyone who's ever canoed in an area where you have to portage your canoe from lake to lake probably knows that pain, and since my wife's were fine, I bet most of these shoes are as well. She did the same things I did. The catch may be in that my feet were between sizes, and since that's always a problem for men above size 12, you'll know if that could impact you. I got the replacement from Zappos (kudos), and I'm looking forward to our next trip.

I wear these everywhere. I wear these at the beach, cross training, mud, and 20 degree winter with socks. I've noticed some problems with stitching, size and alignment.

These sandals are great. They are a bit warmer than teva\'s but they have better support. I think I have warm them every day since I bought them.

I wore these in the ocean and around town and they\'ve held up very well. I was hoping they would be more comfortable but I like that they don\'t start to stink like my Teva\'s.

Unlike leather Birks, there\'s no break in time required. Good in and out of the water, protective toe. I know my size in Keen shoes, and this sandal doesn\'t vary from it. My left shoe squeaks a little, not sure why.

Zappos continues to provide great customer service. Ordered these on Saturday evening and they were on my feet on Monday afternoon. All with no up charges. The commitment that they spout on and on about is 100% true. Be it on The Celebrity Apprentice or online ads, Zappos really is in it to make happy customers. OK now onto the Keen's. I have a very high instep, so these are not the perfect sandal for me (there isn't a perfect sandal). That being said, they are incredibly comfortable, clunky at first but you get used to it. The support that they offer is nice and about as good as you'll find, perfect for over-pronators. I wish the colors available were a little more gaudy, but the rust is fairly obnoxious- which is a good thing. Can't wait to get them a little dirty and wet. True to size, but a little snug. I wish they made them in wide, but not enough to complain.

Not for narrow feet - If you look closely at the detail photos, you can see that the foam lining is a single, continuous layer underneath the tongue area and the sandal straps. When you cinch up the zip cord and the straps get drawn together, this foam lining has nowhere to go, so it wrinkles up and folds over itself - very noticeable in the first few paces walking around the house. If you have narrow feet like mine (B-C width), this is a deal breaker. Good news is that the Keen Laguna is very similar in price, style & fit (although it's leather), but the foam lining doesn't extend down the sandal straps - when you cinch up the cord, the straps overlap the tongue area and the foam doesn't bunch up at all.

Well Built - These Keen shoes appear well made and are quite sturdy. Required a bit of breaking in before they were truly comfortable, but I have a wide foot. Should work well for riverbank fishing this summer.

Great sandal/shoe - I just took away 1 star overall because they don't provide much of a grip on slippery rocks. But what shoes really do? Also they don't dry as fast as I expected after reading the reviews.

Love this shoe!! I wear a 7 medium and this shoe runs narrow and I had at least an inch from my big toe to the front of the shoe. I found it at a local department store and ended up purchasing a 6-1/2 Wide which fits perfectly. This shoe is very comfy and so stylish. I had to return it to Zappos but they make returns so easy. I only wish Zappos had offered this shoe in wide widths. I gave this shoe 3 stars overall due to it running narrow and 5 stars for both comfort and style.

Not too bad - These are pretty comfy. Worked well for my trip around Yellowstone, but not recommended for hiking as rocks tend to get into them pretty easily. Also, they are not as cool as I had hoped, but they're comfortable summer walking shoes.