Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2 Sandal Wide

I selected Keen Newport H2's for hiking and mountain biking after reading positive reviews at several retailers and hiking forums. My overall impression is these are fantastic sandals. For a biking perspective, the soles are firm and efficient. No sponginess during climbs, no squirming during fast descents. The sandals remain planted for fast spinning on local streets. On the bike or a hike, they breath a lot better than hiking boots, and even beat out my running sites. The open areas really allow the socks to do their job of wicking and evaporating sweat. My feet are much drier, cooler and comfortable. The soft, waterproof sole is awesome. Great support and the right amount of cushion for long hours on the trail. No need for footpowder to control odor, wipes clean with a rag. The upper dries quickly after submersion or rain, and is constructed of durable fabric. Hitting the trail by foot, the firm sole absorbs terrain without placing strain on the feet. 3/4" rocks and sticks do not destabilize the sandals, and they transmit only half the pressure rise I get from my Columbia boots. Very comfortable and stable on loose and uneven ground, with one caveat: while the bungee cord supplied with the sandals is very strong, for serious footwork (steep and loose trails, or bouldering) regular laces are a must to prevent rolling and sliding in the sandal.

These are the most comfortable pair of sandals that I have worn! They are also comfortable in the woods and on the trail as well as the beach.

Cannot stress enough that you should follow the advice and buy 1/2 size up. It even says to do that on the Keen website! I wear a 10 and ordered a 10, and it was a struggle to get the back strap over my heel and there was zero wiggle room for my toes. Changed to a 10.5 and it's a much more comfortable fit, leaving some room for air flow. Don't ignore the advice from Keen and most of the reviews here.

Right out of the box, I wore these on a two week trip through Europe. Outstanding. Love them and have several pairs. I wear them through all 4 seasons.

I bought these for my husband. I promised him I could find him some sandals that would not cut into his heels. He also has very high arches and finding shoes that suit him is extremely difficult. I expected several returns before we found something he could wear but I hit it on the head with my first try. He loves these. The strap across the ankle is super soft and hasn't caused any problems. Also he feels the arches in these will meet his needs. Major win!

This is my third pair of Keen Newports and I'm just as happy with this pair as I was with my first. Please don't infer that they're flimsy-they're anything but I put a ton of miles on my first pair and was well on my way to repeating that with my second pair when they failed to return from a trip to Florida with me. These are always comfortable, no matter how long the day.

Bought these for my son to take to Boy Scout camp. He ended up wearing them every day for 8 days - the only shoes he needed. From swimming and tubing to hiking and playing frisbee these shoes were the best. They dry quickly and don't hang on to stinky feet smell with the aeration. He said they were comfortable and looked cool. Bye bye Crocs for him - these are a more sturdy option.

I hated the price of these shoes, since they were sandals, after all. When they arrived, though, I was quite pleased. They fit very well and felt great. I needed them for the beach, and they work well for that, but they are also great for comfortable weekend shoes. I'm glad to have bought them.

This is my second pair of Newport H2. (My first pair was eaten by my dog.) Great pair of all-purpose sandals. I live and work in the city and walk extensively. Extremely comfortable, durable, provide great support, and are high-quality. They last a long time. I have a number of Keen products highly recommend the brand.

Great shoe for outdoor activities. I hiked, biked, rafted, and played in the water while wearing this shoe. It was completely comfortable during all of these activities!

My kids have been wearing Keens for a while and I liked the way they look. They are the most comfortable sandal I have worn.

Half size bigger fit perfect! Very comfortable shoes in and out of the water.

I ordered a pair of Keen Newport sandles and was very pleased with the style, fit and comfort. They fit perfectly and I have had many compliments on how they look.

I wore these right out of the box and walked around Las Vegas for five days, and I mean walked. I had to look down periodically to make sure I had something on my feet, that's how comfortable they were. We even walked around the desert canyons and they offered very good traction and support. I actually bought another pair before we left, but only took one pair. I didn't need anything else. Great shoe and, as always, great dealing with Zappos. Buy a half size up. I had to return the first pair for sizing.

I've had these shoes for a few weeks now. I love them. They are open enough to breathe well, but a little more dressy than a fully open toed shoe.

I love my Keens I have worn them walking the dog, grocery shopping and wading the James River smallmouth bass fishing. Quick to break in, very comfortable.

Great shoes! This is my 2nd pair of Newport H2s. Stay in them all summer long. The color of these shoes are absolutely beautiful and I would say unique. Along with Zappos great service you will not go wrong ordering these shoes.

The shoes are great for my 11 year old. The moment he put them on he said, "Mom I really like these!". Shocker for me as never gets excited about anything! So far so good and I like that you can wash them. Great for summer camp activities. Will purchase another pair for him next summer, he should be able to wear these until then. Also when he is done with this pair I will be able to wear and keep them. Zappos do doubt is the best. :)