Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

I love these shoes. I got the neutral gray/purple and they actually go with quite a lot of summer clothing that isn't just purple! They are comfortable for all day wear, including a lot of hiking (I can't even say that for athletic shoes/sneakers). Excellent arch support. When they get completely wet they dry very quickly and it is tolerable to keep wearing them without getting that horrible wet foot feeling. I must say I tried both the Keen Venice H2 and the Whisper first as they were cheaper and looked a little more feminine. The Venice gave me horrible blisters for some reason and the Whisper was okay for short trips in the water but too tight to wear all day. But this shoe is perfect. No blisters. No tightness. I do have feet that are on the wide side of normal if that helps anybody decide between Keen's options. I rarely actually wear a size wide, but I need a shoe on the wider side. I did have to size up from my usual 7.5 to 8 which surprised me since my feet are between a size 7 and 7.5. Otherwise my toes bumped the edge. But the 8 fits like a glove. In the other two Keen models I tried I was true to size so I think this model in particle runs large. Highly recommend.

I got these and the Venice H2 to compare them for wet landings followed by trail walking. They are both very comfortable, fit my feet well, and are exactly what I needed. I chose the Venice over these, though, because I thought they were better looking and made my feet look shorter than these. Otherwise, it's a tossup. The toe box is squarish so if you have a long big toe you will need more room, but if not, your regular size should be OK.

It took me 2 tries to get the correct shoe size. Returning my first pair of Keen's was very easy. I ordered the Gargoyle/Green shoes and am very pleased with the color. The footbed seemed rough until my feet got used to it. These shoes will be perfect for traveling and walking my dog in the park.

I absolutely love these! These were my first pair of Keen shoes. I bought them two days before a three week Asian vacation. Each day was hot (over 100°) with 100% humidity. Not my favorite kind of weather. I sized up to a 6 (5 was not available) and got the gargoyle/sap green color. I love the color, which is strange for me since most of my shoes are black. And I love the fact that I sized up as my feet were swollen the entire time. I was able to adjust the shoes to fit my swollen vacation feet and my normal feet after returning home. I wore my Keens everyday (no socks) - sightseeing, cave hiking, lots and lots of walking. My feet felt great!

I am very sad that Keen has seemingly shortened their Women's shoes! I have a pair of size 11s from 2 years ago and my old Newport H2s are definitely longer than the ones I ordered! They are also narrower. I LOVE these shoes. I have lived in them for years. I am so sad. I had to order men's Keen Newport H2s.

Trying to replace Keen Venice. These sandals run 1/2 small and are considerably narrower. Footbed very hot and uncomfortable.

I ordered these Keen's in a size 8. When I tried to put them on, I could barely get my foot into the shoe. It felt like they were more like a 7 then an 8. My toes were at the end, once I finally squeezed into them. I'm going to order another size or maybe look for a different style. I own an older pair of this type of shoe by Keen and it fits just fine in the 8. So, I'm not sure what's up with this style. But, the support and comfort of the sole sure felt good. These are sadly going back.

I bought two pairs of these one was a print which fits beautifully and the other was the light gray which is the same size but very narrow and way small!!! Made in Mexico no wonder

Keens are the best shoes ever! Wore my Keens all over Africa and Ireland. A must have if you are doing a lot of walking. Better than gym shoes because it allows ventilation.

A few years ago, I developed a painful metatarsal neuroma and was looking for a shoe that would give me the proper support I needed. The foot bed in this shoe was exactly what I needed. Even though my foot has healed, I still consider this model the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn and own three different colors in it.

You can't beat Keen's for comfort. I wore these while making documentaries in San Francisco during the summer and they saved my feet. Even after 10-12 hours on them, I still wasn't sore. Also I wore mine straight from the box, not rubbing or breaking in needed, they molded to my feet right away. Not to mention the coral color is super fun and spunky.

Traction was perfect for all day hiking even though water and slimy/mossy areas. I never lost my footing. The shoe was comfortable all day. We were hiking 8-12 hrs and I never had I problem. I would and have already recommend them to everyone.

I love these sandals! I have worn them camping, caving, and kayaking as well as daily chores like gardening and lawn mowing. They are comfortable and protective for all activities. Because they are closed toe I can wear them at work too. The fit is snug enough to give you confidence in slippery situations. I would buy again!

3 years ago I bought this shoe for my Europe adventures and since then it has become my daily go-to shoe. Having only the 1 pair this whole time, ordering another not because it has worn out or needs to be replaced but as a backup! I never pack this shoe it's always what I wear at the airport (easy to take off). I cannot bear to loose these! This is the only shoe I ever paid this much money for and it was more than worth the investment, for a year. The best walking shoe ever, never had any problems and I have a high arches, heel and back problems. I have worn it while walking through muddy waters, bathing in lakes, hiking to and going under a waterfall in Hawaii, in the rain, in the summer this thing is unbeatable! I love the style and even wear it with my 'nice' outfits when walking is involved. I am usually a 6 Wide but the 'regular' width fits me just fine. Love this shoe and so glad I can purchase the same style/color after 3 years!

Got these shoes for my daily workout/walk to the store as well as workout at the gym. They are fantastic! Nice arch support. Able to fit thick socks for when it's cold since they're adjustable. I can wear them with workout clothes as well as regular clothes and they look better than big, clunky running shoes or the like. Tried the Venice style too and they didn't work for me. The design of the shoe places a strap right at my arch and it was too tight and uncomfortable. Also tried different sizes since I wasn't sure which one would work with socks. Thanks to Zappos and their fantastic return policy I was able to try on all the different ones I got until I found the right one. Yay Zappos!

Given as a Christmas Gift and my kid loves them. We will be using these specifically for Disney World when we go in May.

Love these shoes! I wear them every day to work and never have tired or sore feet. Ever. They are super ventilated to stay cool.

These were amazingly comfortable out of the box. Just note -- they run very small. I usually wear 8-8 1/2 and had to go to 9 1/2. A little wider than average which was a plus for me. I bought these for water activities, especially kayaking. They stayed on well, drained well and dried nicely with no river, or sea odor. Spot cleaned like a charm and looked new again. They are expensive, but hopefully since they are made for water, they will not fall apart. The arch support is adequate for a long walk as well. Many times water shoes are flat and terribly hard to walk any distance in. The best thing is that they match my kayak! I like these so much I'm going to try the regular Newports for daily wear.

Keen Sandals are awesome! I love these sandals! I have three pairs and they are so comfortable! I can walk around the city all day without my feet hurting. The shoes get compliments all the time - they are so cute! Everyone should own at least one pair of Keen Sandals. NOTE: I had to buy a whole size larger in these shoes for a proper fit.

Very good - I do love the color and the overall support. It is really like a shoe verses a sandle.

I'm comparing them to my 7-year-old Keen CRX. Overall they feel right, but they appear very different. They are much more rugged (?) and better for walking on rocks than my CRX, maybe because the whole amphibious shoe design history told them to make it bigger (see picture - CRX on the left and H2 on the right). If they had a European 37 that would be perfect-- but the sizes appear to be 7 = 37.5 But I'm walking around in them, and they might be better for running through clouds of mosquitoes.

Wish the colors of the stripes were bright like the ones in the picture online. Overall stylish and very comfortable. Debating on whether I will keep because of the colors. I may exchange the shoe for the same in another color. They fit and feel great. I love Keen and this shoe stands up to the quality they are known for.

I’ve been living in keens for 14 years…so I’m super disappointed that I can hardly get my feet into these! These are narrower and generally tighter than in the past, but the biggest issue is lack of stretch around ankle makes it almost impossible to get my big hobbit feet into them!

So disappointed,,,Keen is just too narrow anymore. Keen used to be perfect! Not anymore! They have definitely narrowed the sandal.

I bought a pair of Keen Newport shoes 6 years ago in women's 10.5. They are still going strong, but I wanted to add another color to my wardrobe. I ordered the same size, and the shoe ran a full inch shorter and much narrower than my original pair. I had to return and order a men's shoe to get the width I needed. I was bummed since I liked the raspberry accents on the women's shoe.