Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

I needed some sandals for a rafting trip and a Mexico vacation. All my friends have Tevas and I wanted something a little more extreme. I love the toe guard; it really helps when your trucking through all sorts of terrain. These rock!

Great kayaking shoe! This shoe has served well on extended kayaking trips. It's lightweight, has great grip on wet rocks and is a super camp shoe. The boxed toe protects! Great fit. All around rugged functional footwear!

I wanted a sandal with protection for my toes. This is it. Five Stars in all categories.

I really like these and they are all I expected. Comfort and looks.

These are the best. Quite comfortable, good cushioning, with elastic straps underneath nylon straps so you can tighten or not. This shoe is perfect for everything. I love my sandals. No blisters, straps are soft and pleasant. Nylon is the way to go; no shrinking, stretching or maintenance, and the shoe is the correct size. Zappos shipped them to me in Maui for free within 5 days of ordering.

Satisfied KEEN customer. I wear an 11 wide and it is hard to find. I was a huge KEEN fan for years but, as any other K fan is aware, they're not being made the way they used to. Last time I fell in love with a style I went ahead and ordered the women's size and it was super tight but because of the stretchy straps I was able to clip them and kind of customize them to my feet. That works for a while, but not long term. This time I thought I would try the men's sandal because I understood that it had a slightly higher arch than the women's. I think that's true, but I wouldn't really say it's a 5 star when it comes to the arch support, but if I'm not going to wear them all day, I think I'll be fine. Having had plantar fasciitis full on in 2017, and now the symptoms are trying to creep back, I have to be careful, but my feet long to be out of walking shoes and socks! I think the straps are all of a bit wider and the angle strap is definitely more secure in the men's shoe. So ladies, if you wear an 11 or larger and like KEEN sandals and haven't tried men's shoes yet, I'd say go for it. Every style is different. I have tried this in the past and returned them, but this time I'm satisfied enough to keep them. A basic black that will work with my long dresses in the summer time was my goal. All my other shoes are so functional I can't look cute ... never stop looking as cute as possible! ;) I think these will do the trick this summer.

So this is my 4th pair of Keens and I absolutely love them. Love the style, durability and the color options as well. For some odd reason this is the first time I had to step up one size in the shoe. I have the same pair in a different color right now and they are an 11. I had to return the 11's to Zappos and I took a chance on a 12 and the 12 fit perfectly. Very odd to me considering it is the same style shoe and they were both made in Mexico. This is the only reason I went with 4 stars on the overall. Thanks to Zappos incredible customer service for the exchange. They are top notch!!! Love, Love, Love my Keens....

Have to return these for a half size bigger.

The shoe is great but I experienced a failure in the sticking that caused me to discontinue to wear the shape even though it has plenty of life left in it. I am questioning whether or not to get another pair. The shoe is only a year old and is a seasonal shoe.

Fairly comfortable feeling. I’ve only had them a few days. I’m a little concerned that the edge of the heel strap may chafe on long walks as it is somewhat sharp. A little padding would be nice there. The fit is good barefoot but tight with socks. If you intend wearing socks you might want to go a half size larger.

I ordered the same size [9.5] as an earlier version of the same shoe. The new pair is slightly smaller, perhaps 1/2 a size smaller. I can wear them and will not return. Perhaps they will stretch a bit.

If you have a high instep steer clear! I have a pair of Keen winter boots I love, but these things just couldn't accommodate my high instep. Look at the Teva Omnium instead.

I have a high instep and these were really tight on my feet. A shoe like this needs to fit snug but wasn't a good fit for me. Love my Keen Boots though!

Bought these to replace a similar pair that I've worn for close to five years. Amazingly comfortable and durable. I marked off one star overall because the rear strap is a bit narrower that the previous pair. Other than that minor nit, excellent sandal!

Overall shoes are okay. I have a pair of Eccos that have two velcro straps that give a more secure hold of the foot. The Newports have the elastic band (that act as laces) and the shoe upper is also somewhat elastic -- which tends to feel a bit snug at the knuckle of the big toe/mid sole area. I needed a shoe for a vacation -- otherwise I likely would have kept looking. Like I said -- these are okay but not as comfortable as I'd like.

Seem to be smaller in size than my other Keen's (same style) purchased last year. I'm not sure if they have anti-microbial footbed, but seems like it is smelly to wear barefoot.

Very comfortable and suitable for casual around town wear, as well as at the beach or even hiking! I love to wear sandals when I hike, even in rocky terrain, and used to hike in open-toe Tevas nearly exclusively. Now, I usually hike in my Newport H2s because the toe guard is awesome! They feel good, dry relatively quickly, and don't look too nerdy when worn with socks :) My only complaint, which has been noted by other reviewers, is that the sides underneath the ankles seem to come unstitched way too easily. I just bought my fourth pair (about once a year!) because they don't last too long. However, my roommate has had his first pair for 4 years and has not had that problem. Overall, a nice sandal, but that stitching problem needs to be taken care of.

Comfy. Would definitely buy them again.

I don't usually submit reviews, but I have to raise one comment about an unusual feature of this shoe. I have several other sandals mostly from ECCO and Keen, but this is the only pair that stink! Even though the insoles claim to be low odor, there is a very pungent smell with these after wearing for just a couple hours.

I ordered this shoe because a friend was wearing them on a recent camping trip. She remarked how comfortable they were and how they worked well in water- steady footing, fast drying, etc. She couldnt say enough positive things about them. When I got back home I got online researched best prices and bought a pair from Zappos. The three best things about my experience is the shoes are everything my friend said they were and Zappos made it so easy to order and they arrived sooner than I expected. I might not shop anywhere else for shoes except Zappos. I expect more of my friends to order them because they like the looks and functionality. I referred them to Zappos for the above reasons.

I have been searching for a replacement for my Tevas. I narrowed it down to these and the Keen Hood River. I ended up getting the Hood River, as I wanted the the additional stability that they provided. However, I would say for most people the Newport is the better choice. It is more comfortable, easier to put on and take off, and feels more balanced in terms of weight. The Hood River is lighter overall, but since the top of the sandel is so light, it makes the sole feel "heavier." If you are mainly looking for a sandal for walking, goofing off and light water use--this is your choice. If you are wondering why I went with the Hood River: I cannot stand it when my heel slips out of a sandal in the water--If you have ever jumped into water over your head and swam around with sandals or had to jump out of a raft in swift water you know what I mean. I'm sure this will happen with the Newport--even with the elastic sinched up all the way. There is no way this can happen with the Hood River with the pull through strapping. Also, since the securing material doesn't stretch, it is much more stable if you're jogging around. This stability does sacrifice a bit of comfort though.

I really really like these sandals. My entire family wears sandals all year long and these are perfect. We also love to play soccer in the park. The covered toe on these sandals is awesome.

These are Keen! Cool looking and comfortable. No more stubbed toes!

Sole of left shoe is not flat causing slight supination.