Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

These are extremely comfortable. A nice wide toe box and a fitted heel. the sole is extra wide and stable and the instep provides good support. The footbed material does not breathe though.

I discovered these shoes about one month ago. Wore them ALL the time on a 16 day sailing trip in Sicily--with lots of town and rough surface walking. Wore them a lot with Smart Wool socks of various cuff heights. The MOST comfortable foot combination I've had since my poor feet were pups! After decades of high heels, narrow toes, and weak arches, I have adopted an attitude that carried me into upscale Rome restaurants with dressy casual clothes and KEENS.

Crazy and functional - These shoes are great! I can wear them to class, on a long walk, riding my bike, and when I get the chance - white-water rafting and mountain hiking. I got the maroon coloring and love it! A lot of people make comments on how cool they look. My oral surgeon said that she ought to get a pair herself. Many people can't tell that they are sandals because of the toe guard.

We searched high and low for an amphibious sandal that would hold up for the rigorous hikes in Dominica (slippery rocks, wading through rivers, scrambling up cliffs, mountain climbing, etc.). All 9 of us going on the trip purchased Kenn sandals, and they were fabulous! I cannot say enough about these sandals. They are comfortable, durable, and protected our feet through boiling sulfur ponds and raging rivers. Everyone on Dominica, even the locals, asked us where we got our shoes. The soles prevented slipping, while the open design allowed water to flow out. Unlike Tevas, our feet never slipped inside the sandals, even when wet. I wish I knew how to contact the company to write them a letter...AWESOME SHOES! Look no farther...buy these sandals. Some reviewers thought they ran a little small...I thought they were pretty true to size.

Great sports sandal - I've been looking for a pair of sandals I could wear while bicycling and these are perfect! They're incredibly comfortable, the toe is protective and the sole gives you a good grip. Very comfortable, the stretch laces work for my feet and I have a very high instep, but from reading other reviews, they work for narrow feet, as well. Do order a half size up, I'm an 8.5 and the 9 is perfect.

I had to return the shoe as I needed a half size larger, and I did not re-order the same shoe. It seemed, however, like it would be a great shoe if it fit. Extremely funky-looking, but, in a good way.

A really good sandal - I really am enjoying my new sandals. I read a couple of reviews before I purchased them and took the advice of buying a half size larger, cause they do run small. The only drawback I've noticed is up near the toe of the shoe is a pre molded place for your toes to fit in. I guess I don't have the right type of toe because the ridge hits about the middle of my big toe. It really doesn't hurt, but is a distraction. I think it is a design flaw as most people’s toes are so different; you can't mold that type of design and expect it to fit everyone. All in all though a very well made shoe.

The sweetest fitting shoe ever - I was really hoping these sandals would fit, especially since I bought them online. I received them super quick and looked at them thinking they would be too big. But the first time ever on my feet, I knew they were perfect. My foot is long and narrow, yet the construction of the sandal did not even allow my foot to shift when I walked. Even with it loose, there is blissful comfort. No rubbing, pinching, shifting, or anything to complain about at all. Now I am debating which style to get next.

So comfortable and so very light. I love the look and I love my sandals. I've been wearing Birkenstocks for years. These shoes are every bit as comfortable and much lighter. I have a narrow foot and the elastic adjustment gave me the perfect fit. I plan to get another pair. Hopefully they will soon distribute lace up shoes that I can buy for work. Zappos' customer service was great.

So light and comfortable - These shoes are the best. I bought my husband 2 pair because he loves them so much. They fit like a comfortable glove, are so light, and have great traction. I forget that I have them on. I can't compare these to any other outdoor shoe. I will not buy any other brand, again

I haven't had much opportunity to wear them yet because it's been so rainy here, but I'm hoping they'll be a better approach shoe for desert rock climbing than my Chacos because less gravel will get stuck under my foot and they have a built in bumper on front so you don't hurt you toes when you accidentally run into a cactus!

I've found my sole-mate! The perfect hybrid: combines great support, protection from life's little obstacles, super traction - wet or dry, and does it all with a cool funky look; very keen! Fits like a second skin and runs true to size with or without socks - thanks to the adjustable lock-cord lacing system. Comfortable right out-of-the-box! The perfect casual shoe! I'll probably order the Mary Jane style for dressier occassions, as I can no longer imagine wearing anything that isn't Keen!

Fantastic! Super comfy, look great with anything, functions fantastically on every terrain. I bought two pairs for myself and one for my husband. The H2 rules and Zappos rule. Great buy!

Wonderful! These shoes fit like an outer skin to my feet! Unusually comfortable and well fitting, especially for my wide feet.

This shoe is wonderful for all outdoor water activities. The covered toes protects your feet in rock beds of lakes and rivers. I needed an 8 1/2, as the full sizes did not work. Zappos was the only place that provided half size Keen shoes. I would buy this shoe again and others through Zappos.

Feels like slippers - Love the shoes. I have gotten lots of compliments on the look. I highly recommend them.

Keen Shoes are Good for Your Feet! This shoe (unlike so many shoes made today) is excellently constructed to fully support the foot, providing sound arch and heel support. Truly the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn and darn good looking too. Keen's are well made and suited for durability. They can run small, so order up. If you are a close 7.5, order an 8.

My daughter-in-law told me she had looked in local stores for these for a year. I said Zappos! She was so thrilled she couldn't stop talking about them and she was amazed that they came so fast. She reports that they're fabulous in every way and barely takes them off - and she lives up in Sierra snow country (I suppose she wears socks with them).

Not a true 38..not wide as normal…rubbed pinky toe

Run a little small. Would need a half size larger. Very cute.

These shoes were purchased for an elderly woman. I think they would have fit just fine but the problem was that the heel band was tight and she would not be able to struggle stretching them when putting them on. It's too bad because I love my Keen's and was so hoping it would work for her, but it would have been too much effort on her part as she lives alone. It's hard to find size 11 in a woman's shoe.

Have always loved the Newport H2, but the past 3 years or so they have become narrower at the toes. Just not as wide & fully rounded as they once were. Plus, the footbed cushion is firmer now, not as springy as before. I usually wear a 7 but the 7.5 was perfect in length.

I have had many pairs of Keens and they sure don't feel as sturdy or the same support as in the past. Love this color though! And I kept them for that reason...and also they aren't totally uncomfortable. Just less than previously. I still like Keens. Hope they come out with more of the Venice style I liked.

I wanted these shoes to work—I have Keen Hiking Boots—but they didn’t. They felt tight. The strap rubbed on my ankle bone. I have a high instep and they were very difficult to get on, even when I loosened the elastic straps.