Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

Was disappointed that the top strap on the left sandal did not match the other sandal, was a bit out of line, but I am keeping them, as I am very happy generally with the Keen sandals.

I was devastated to see how the fit on this style has changed over the years. I compared the new shoes to pairs of Newport H2 I've owned and loved for years, and discovered that the height of the crown (don't know if that is the correct term) has been shortened by about an inch and possibly more. While they are the same width and length as the old days, the part of the shoe that fits OVER the foot has been shortened so there is considerably less room for the foot inside the shoe. This is with the elastic straps released the entire way. It's the fabric (or whatever in waterproof shoes) that is shorter than before. Same with the heel strap. I don't. know why Keen would do this to an existing style. Perhaps folks complained that the fit was too loose and couldn't be tightened enough with the elastic cord? Is quality control at the factory level a problem these days? Is this fit problem the reason this style is on sale now?

Don't wear in ocean waves! I wore them for less than a week when both soles delaminated and were sucked out to sea. Now I have an expensive pair of water shoes with no traction on land.

I can’t really review these although I’m sure they would have been the same great Keen quality if there weren’t two different sizes in the box. Sadly I sent them back.

Loved the appearance and materials. Couldn’t adjust width to fit my wide, flat foot. I usually wear 6.5 W. Ordered 7M but didn’t work out.

These are considerably heavier on my feet than I thought they would be. I guess that means they’re durable and good for hiking, but not for me. Too clunky.

I have a pair of Newports purchased many years ago that are wider and have fewer straps (they are now completely worn out so I bought the new ones). There's too much "shoe" above the footbed in these new Newports -- I want a mostly naked foot in a sandal so they won't be too hot. Had to return them.

I don't know why but I ordered the same size as ever of Keen's and this particular one was tight. Hard to depend on it stretching at all with wear as the style is set in stone as far as give. I won't be wearing these for long periods of time but I'm afraid that if I went a size larger the width would be sloppy which is worse.

I tried on three other Keen sandal styles at the time. These fit similar to Venice, although these felt wider and heavier, a bit clunky. Both this show and Venice were short in length for me.

Run very narrow making them impossible for me.

These are like other Keen sandals in running small. I wear a true 5, can usually fit a Keen 5.5 and these are almost too small. My otero Keens fit ok, these come right to the tips of my toes, and have Avery round shape, almost like kids shoes.

I've been a big fan of Keen sandals for many years now and the Venice style has been my go to every summer. I couldn't find that style in stock so I tried the Newport H2. At first - they weren't great and I thought they just needed some breaking in (although my Venice sandals never needed it). I should have just returned them right away because the foot bed in these are just really uncomfortable. The new design has this highly textured, sticky-ish material that feels like little rocks jamming into your soles. The stickiness has resulted in some blisters on the soles of my feet. Not comfortable at all. Oh well - I will keep trying to scrub down whatever the surface is and powder it to take off some of the stick - but I know I will never buy these ever again. In fact - I may just throw them out. What a waste.

I have several pairs of the Keen Newport sandals. Regrettably, this version is too big but at the same time, too narrow, for my moderately wide feet. I love the style and color though.

Far too wide for my narrow, low volume, high arched foot.

Very borrow had to return

Love the color and I usually love Keens but these did not fit across my toes, too tight.

Compared to my last pair of Keens these are small, wide, and clunky. Not comfortable or flattering.

Just didn’t fit had to order a half size larger.

the shoe itself is the correct size for 11 medium foot however the elastic pink sock that they put inside the shoe was the wrong size so I cut it in strategic places so my foot was allowed to exand the shoe....(once you cut a 4.5 inch hole in your spyder can am seat to allow gassing up without lifting the seat duhhhI can modify anything...) you cant tell either...shoes are the bomb love the colors and now love the comfortable modified fit...now I am on the search for some more in another color that I can cut up. Yes I have a wide foot and cankles...calf ankles

The shoe felt small for me but that could be because of my high instep due to orthopedic issues. I will be returning them as soon as the return address label is sent to me.

I've had these and other Keen sandals for years. For some reason I found these uncomfortable. The toe box seemed smaller and they seemed stiffer than I was used to. I sent them back and will stick with my 'old' keens for now.

While the foot size fit properly the over feel of the sandal was tight.

I wear a size 6. However, in this shoe the size 6 was too short, though the width was acceptable. I ordered a 6 1/2, and found it to be much too wide. I was disappointed to have to return both pairs .