Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

I love Keens in general and am ordering my 4th or 5th pair of the H2. Having said that, these break down at the leather panel in the back where the straps come together, WAYYY before the soles or any other components are gone. Serious design flaw, particularly for the nylon strap version. The leather versions are a bit sturdier, but don't dry out as fast and get stained and beat up after a while.... not even sure if they are around any more. I had the last pair re-sewn at a local shoe repair, and he confirmed that he sees that portion break down all the time. The repair lasted 6 months or so, so something is not designed properly to handle the strain of those straps coming together at that location lateral to the heel. Anyway, they are still the best I've found, so I'm ponying up for another pair, which will probably last through 2 summers and 2 tropical winter vacations, just like the last 2 pair. Not bad, but they should be capable of more. Chaco's for example, will last for years and years, they just don't offer any toe protection, are a bit heavier and difficult to adjust to avoid blisters at the big toe. The two companies should merge and build the perfect water sandal.

Great looking shoe, but if you have big ankles or high instep (not arch) you can't wear these things without having an unbearable tight fit around your ankle. The ankle has no adjustment. If it did, I would order a bunch of these.

These are nice but your foot needs to be compatible with the fit. They are not as adjustable for a customized fit as other brands such as Teva. If they do fit your feet, they are easy to pull on and off. But if the fit requires adjustment, you will need to look elsewhere.

Great fit, great feel, great style. Wonderful to walk around in all day, and great in/out of water. This is my third pair - so I do like them. The one thing I wish they'd work on is the durability of the seams where the backstrap comes together with the rest of the shoe. It degrades and comes apart on both pairs I've owned.

I've always loved Keen H2 sandals -- I've purchased 3 pairs from Zappos and they were always a comfortable perfect fit right out of the box. I wear them constantly until they need replacing. However I was disappointed with the 4th pair I just ordered from Zappos as they felt significantly smaller than my previous Keens which I've always ordered in size 11 1/2. So I exchanged them for a size 12 which was also uncomfortably small. The next size up is a 13 so I will not try to exchange them again because I can't imagine that a 13 won't be too large.

While the shoe itself is the right size, the heal strap is way too tight. My husband couldn't even get the shoe on. Either this pair has a defect or they need to refashion the make of this. He has other keen sandals that don't have this problem, same size.

I like the design of these shoes for amphibious wear. However, when I gave it some all-day outdoor use, the stitches started to come out on the side of one of the shoes. I'm taking a chance on them again, but ordering a half size larger. I traditionally wear a 9.5 but the 10 was small for me and quite hard to get on.

I bought these for a hiking trip where I need added toe protection while crossing a river. As noted in other reviews, this shoe is running a half size smaller. The anatomical footbed is okay but not great. Tevas tend to have better support since I know I wear them all day due to plantar fasciitis.

Ordered these after buying Newports and thinking that I might want a different material for the upper. Ordered in an 11 which is a perfect fit in Newport but I can't even get my foot in them in the Newport H2. Why are 11's so different in virtually the same shoe? Returning. Also, the color pattern on this one is a bit odd.

The style of this sandal was ok, but the big black rubber toe cap was a bit much, as in too large. It also did not have any arch support, and it was very heavy. The heaviness was due to the large amount of rubber in the toe cap. It felt a bit like I was walking around in clogs as they slapped down on my wooden floors in my house, during test walk. Not light like I think sandals should be. It was also difficult for me to pull the back strap over my heel to get the sandal on. Not like it was too small, it was the correct size for my foot, just the fact that the back strap was not adjustable made it a tight fit to pull over my heel - it would have been a real pain to do this the 100,000 times I would have had to do it over the life of the sandal. I went with the Teva Omnium Leather. The Teva felt much lighter, had a smaller rubber cap on the toes, had velcro straps on the top and back, plus a buck on the top strap, and had better arch support. The Teva is much easier to get off/on your foot, feels nice and light, and gives you some arch support in your foot - makes you feel like you could go for a trail run in them.

I have had these for 15 months now. They still look great and have nearly all the tread left, which is highly rare for me. I use them at the gym as well as daily wear at home and out and about. The soles are thick with plenty of support and have retained their original shape very nicely. I have a wide foot but these sandals have plenty of room for me. Occasionally I wear them into the shower and scrub them down with soap and they look new again. Very tough construction. Well worth the price.

I purchased this model to replace pretty much the same shoes, same size, and thought they would fit. They don't. They are tot small. Love the brand, but something changed. Not happy with the purchase. Not your fault I guess, but some warning about size would have diverted me to another brand or size.

I never got to wear them. I have small wide foot and I couldn't get these on half way. I was looking forward to wearing these.

I tried the Newport H2 on at a local store but couldn't find a color I liked. I tried on the 10.5 and had room to spare so tried on the 10.0; Ultimately decided that the 10.5 was most comfortable. My 10.5 arrived from Zappos and I could barely get them on. They felt smaller that the 10.0 I tried on in a local store. And the right foot felt half a size smaller still. I don't know if this is simply a poor quality control issue with mislabeling.

These sandals have only one flaw. They are huge. What I did not realize before purchasing them is that the only tie system is the yellow lace lock which works like a lanyard. You cannot tie these sandals nor does it have Velcro attachments. The stability in this case is greatly compromised. How can you walk distances in shoes that you cannot tie or can barely adjust the lacing system? Otherwise the hybrid idea is great but why not go the extra mile and add Velcro or allow us to tighten the fit. They are good for the beach or around the pool/boat/house. These will not be going on any walks anytime soon.

This was my first pair of Newport H2s. They are super comfortable, and I love the styling. My only thing is the sole started separating in the back after only a few months. This makes then uncomfortable to walk in as you feel the sole coming up. Keen gave me a replacement under warranty but I am not sure how long they will last ...

Here's the deal. I wear a size 9.5 in almost every shoe but I these didn't fit at all with a 9.5 -- I mean there was no way I was getting my foot into one of them, period. I ordered a size 10 and only after a determined fight was I able to get my foot past the heel strap. Once my Shrek foot was in there, they fit and felt great, but I was worried that I would eventually end up tearing the sandals apart just putting them on. I tried a size 10.5 and they were a breeze to put on, but then they were too loose for my foot. #SandalFail I ended up returning them and went for a Teva sandal that had an adjustable heel strap. I'm not sure who Keen made these for but apparently not for ogres like me.

Normally I wear a 12W, and I have a pair of Newport 12's that lasted for 2-3 years very well. They fit my foot perfectly. I ordered 12's again, and they were just too tight - couldn't get my foot in them. I went up to a 13 and they seemed okay so I kept them. I've been wearing them for a couple of weeks and the fit just isn't quite right - a little loose in the back. They probably will be okay to wear around town, but not for long walks. Too bad - really like the look.

Make sure you order next size up. They run small. The design has changed since my last pair which makes them harder to slip on. The footbed is harder so they are not quite as comfortable as the last pair was. They appear to be durable. If I hadn't had the previous pair which lasted for 5 years I probably would not be as critical. It is the old "if it ain't broke don't fix it." They tried to improve a great product and messed it up.

I tried on a pair, same style, in a discontinued color, in DSW and, even though they were a FULL size larger than I normally wear, I went home and ordered a pair in Black from Zappos, expecting them to fit just like the ones in the store. But they were STILL too tight. The footbed felt right but the uppers felt like I had an Ace bandage around my foot. I think if I went up another half-size, it might be looser but the rest of the shoe wouldn't feel right. I give up!

I thought these would be lightweight and better for summer, but my foot actually gets much hotter and more uncomfortable in these.

Returned. I was disappointed because the arch/inner sole on one sandal was defected. It has a bump under the the rubber that irritated the side of my foot.

These do seem to run about 1/2 size small. They are pretty comfortable but do rub my pinky toes a little. I don't get a blister or any soreness, but I do feel it happening. I ordered these to use as a summer shoe, but they just don't let my feet breathe enough. The closed to area is great for protection, but it really makes your feet hot. I had hear that mentioned in other reviews, but was really surprised on how hot my feet stay with these on. I also wish they offered better colors. I got the Brindle/Orion Blue. It's basically a light gray color. I like it but wish they offered something like a brown. Overall I like them but not as much as I thought I would.

I wanted to like these shoes, but the fit just was not right. They were tight in the back put loose in the front. Also, the heel of the sole on one of the shoes was poorly manufactured. It had a small piece of plastic protruding from the seam.