Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

Cool Foot Covers - I really think the look is awesome, and I love the color (baby blue/navy) I know that's not the exact color name, but it's cool. I think the toe protector is a plus, and they're pretty easy to put on. Only 1 problem: I got a blister on outside of left big toe.

Hot!Hot!Hot! I love the look of this shoe and it is super comfortable. A friend recommended that I go a half size up. I did so and found that made for a good fit (though I think if you ordered your regular size you would also be okay). I do find that the shoe is sometimes too hot. Admittedly these times are not beach or water related. So I either need to wear them in cooler weather or not wear them for just hanging out. For people who wear leather the Keen Newport might make for a cooler temp shoe.

Didn't anyone else find them sweaty?? I have a pair of Keen Seattles and love them, only waiting for warm weather to buy the Newports. Having a job where I must wear closed toes made them especially ideal. Well, they are great and comfy and have awesome traction inside and outside, but man, my feet are warm.

Good sandals - These are definitely comfortable. My husband has the Keen Newports, those I think are a bit more comfortable overall, becuase they have a leather footbed. The H2's are better for water activites though!

Answers a need! Not everyone can wear an open toe shoe. I am one of those people with some unattractive foot abnormalities. So, when I can find a cool shoe that provides coverage, I'm in heaven. This shoe helps me feel fashionable, comfortable and fit for summer fun.

Cool shoes - Great for the purpose intended, hiking sandal.

Cool shoes - These shoes are very comfortable and extremely cool looking (nice purple color). I haven't actuallly had much water time with them yet (still too cold) - but for ware around and in the rain - they are fantastic.

Klutzy turns cute - Wide toe box makes it extremely comfortable. It has good cushioning but I would like a little more lift in the heel. It is clunky looking but the red color gives it some pizzaz. Great travel shoe when you plan to do a lot of walking.

Great shoes, do agree with the most common comments - I LOVE my Keens. In preparation for a three week- long backpacking trip, I have worn them nearly every day since they arrived. The first few days I had a small blister on my left heel, (the bottom, not the back) but it has now calloused over and the shoes are very comfortable. I do find that they make your feet sweat (more because they are rubber and your sweat doesn't have anywhere to soak into), but it's nothing that keeps me from wearing them. Also, I do agree with some comments I've seen that it's difficult to get stuff out of them if it gets into your shoe, such as twigs or grit. Overall though, it's a great option to flip flops or sneakers if you like to wear either of those a great deal. I do get lots of comments on them based on appearance too. I'd recommend them!

Sneaker sandal - These shoes are great when you want the comfort and feel of a sneaker but not the weight. I have received many compliments on them from total strangers noticing them. My only criticism is that my feet sometimes sweat in them which I did not expect given the openeness of the shoe.

Wonderful shoe - Except for a slight rubbing of my little toe on the left side, this shoe exceeded all my expectations and I would not hesitate to buy it again. In fact, I shall order a pair for my daughter. (The rubbing is gone now.)

Keen Newport H2 - Great sandal, very comfortable once you get used to it. It felt a bit smaller than the size it is.

Longtime Keen devotee: These sandals have better arch support than they used to, but seem to run smaller. I usually wear an 8 in this style, but my toes feel squished, so it's exchange time. Other than that, Keen is Keen!

I wanted these cute, great color, closed toe sandals to work for me. Alas, they did not because they made my bunion hurt. Also they were heavy in weight. I returned them.

Great show but didn't like the clunky look :-(

I also remember the older Newport sandals, like other reviewers, which were unbelievably perfect. But the past 3-4 years they have changed so much in quality and comfort - for the worst. The footbed isn't cushy like before, it's firm and thinner underfoot and The arch had diminished. The upper shape has become quite a bit narrower, too. There overall sizing is off, I had to try 1 to 1.5 sizes larger to fit my usual size 7. At least the upper material is still real good and the rubber outsole. So sad for me to have to return them, because these used to be a real fun all-day sandal.

Well, last time I try giving the Newport H2 another chance! For several years, this sandal has gone waaay downhill in comfort. Keen has taken out lots of the cushy, thicker footbed and made them narrower. I had to try a full size larger to get the length right, but they were still barely wide enough. They feel rather hard and not resilient anymore. I pretty much only felt the rubber outsole under my feet. I've always lived this style & versatility, but no more.

Part of the problem is that I have peripheral neuropathy and my foot tended to hit the top of the shoes and slide around.

I have two other pairs of Keen Newports in 7.5 and this particular pair is smaller by far. I stated 1/2 size smaller in my review, but it might even be a full size. My other pairs still fit the same way so I don't know what else to do other than return them and possibly exchange.

Size 38 from 2025 is ½ size smaller than size 38 2019--go figure. Same shoe. Same company.

Keen is supposedly known for a wide toe box, especially in the Newport. The other reviewers were correct that the Newport H2 does not follow the pattern. The toe box was uncomfortably tight. The heel fit was great, with the strap placed correctly and my heel sitting properly in the heel cup. I loved the color. But with an uncomfortable fit and major difficulty getting the shoe on, this sandal was not a success for me.

Fit well, felt comfortable, but Way too hot for any issue, much less a sandal

Overall it was a bit snug and they rubbed my toe in one spot.

Unfortunately, I returned the item because the box was mislabeled with the wrong shoe size. I ordered a women’s size 6.5, which was on the shoe box label, but the shoes were size 5.5. I’ve owned this style in the past, and love them for their comfort, fit, and durability, and while the shoes that I did receive would have been perfect, I can only give this product 3 stars due to lack of quality control in the packaging of the item.