Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

Cute, but built as a water sandal - I like the look of these (had to get red), but they are not quite as comfortable as you'd think, based on their appearance. The rubber sole and webbed sandal are built to survive water sports and not for comfort. My feet start to feel clammy if the weather is warm and the webbing is a bit scratchy. They are still new, so wearing in may help. Sizing is also a challenge, as the 7 I got is on the small side. Bigger may have helped, but I decided to stick with this size, as other water sandals I've had tended to stretch out with repeated wearing.

This is a review for the North Atlantic/Chinois Green color of the Keen Newport H2. They are very bulky looking, which I wouldn't mind if they were well made and fit my needs. Unfortunately these are quite large on me, both in length and width, despite being my correct size (and in comparison, I got the same exact sandal in another color, Grey/Ocean Wave, and they were too small on my foot in width, length, and also height of the toe box). The left shoe wasn't even feeling the same size difference as the right - the right felt even looser. I had to pull the elastic so tight to fit on that they were much too long to tuck nicely. Because of the poor fit, the soles didn't feel comfortable either in the placement of arch and toe support. Because this pair was so much different in fit than the exact same sandal in a different color, I just can't recommend these for any reason. Something is clearly amiss in the production of these shoes.

I've bought the Keen sandals for many years. This purchase felt different. The material, the fit, the comfort are all different. Most of all, I could hardly get them on my feet. I noticed that the back strap is short, and falls short of the footbed. I don't know if the country of manufacture (Mexico, in this case) is a factor, but based on this most recent experience, I'll not be buying these again. I'm sorry about this, as these have been my go-to sandal for many years.

I've been wearing Keen H2s for years, always size 8.5. That's what I ordered this time but the shoes are way too small. To confirm that the problem was not that my feet have swelled, I pulled out the old Keens and the new ones are obviously smaller. By a lot. I should be able to order the same shoe by the same manufacturer in the same size I've always worn. Was the box mislabeled? Are the shoes seconds? Is Keen skimping on materials? Has Keen decided, arbitrarily, to alter their sizing? None of the possible explanations inspires confidence.

I’m going to be brief. I had every part of the same issue, and question as the previous comments up to this date. Problems solved with this shoe….Keen deserves a round of applause. Outstanding work and great design for the performance you have throughout the year, day or month.

These fit well. I ordered 3 styles of keen sandals having never had a pair. I ended up keeping 2 pairs because they are great. This pair was not for me because it had a more heavy rugged sole. That may be better for someone else who really wants to get out in the terrain. I wanted something lighter

Same size as ordered before in similar Keen shoe but is way too tight.

Loved them right out of the box! Just like my Keens from 10 years ago. I'm 69 years old, walk a cattle dog twice a day, wanted something for balance, stability, and quick dry from wet grass. I really give a walking shoe a workout and usually wear them out in a year. Even more reason to buy a quality shoe. I got a beautiful light blue pattern color for spring and summer. 5 stars!

I like these even though they don't have the wide toe box i love from Keen. They stretched enough for comfort but I wear a 9.5 or 10 and these are 10.5 and are too snug. Like the color and the arch support is very good as well as traction...way better on slippery surfaces than any Keens i own.

This is my fourth pair of Keens. There's a similar-looking sandal, called Whisper, with a narrower toe box. I love both shoes, but I prefer the Newport's wider toe box, which is excellent for stability on uneven surfaces. I get compliments all the time on both sandals. Great arch support.

I am so bummed, ordered my new pair of Keen sandals after several years and they are too tight, I could not get them on. They are really beautiful too, but when you have a size 11 shoe in Women's already there is no room to order a size up. Thankfully I have several pair of old ones. I personally like the full leather ones myself; I could not find any that are now.

I feel like I’m cloud 9

I have a pair of these from many years ago, size 8.5, so that's what I ordered again. The fit has changed. My foot is very thin and my toes were hitting the top as there was no room left for even a pair of thin socks, let along my orthotics. I returned them and ordered a 9, which fit perfect. The shoe has a nice arch but I still must wear my orthotics. I will keep the new ones to wear indoors and in the winter can include socks to keep my feet warm. They do not scuff the hardwood floors, which is a great benefit, too!

I’ve been having a multitude of foot, ankle knee issues and ordered these shoes in hopes of having a sandal I could wear that still give me some support. These are perfect. My feet stay cool but there are enough straps, etc to give my foot support. They are Keen’s so they run small in length. I’d suggest going up a half size from your normal size. These run a bit wide for my normal sized foot but with the laces, I can get them cinched up perfectly. Highly recommend these shoes.

I’ve been wearing Keens, mostly the Newport H2 for years; I own over a dozen pair, so that should tell you how much I love them. This pair is and a little different and cute, and I had to have them. I read the reviews, and still ordered my regular size. BIG mistake- all the reviews, or most anyway, say they run half a size small. They do! Believe it! Zappos was quick to send me the correct size, and now I have another pair to love and collect.

I've worn Keens for years but something had changed. They feel just a smidge shorter and no longer fit my footbed correctly. I thought the pair I received was a 'one off' so I ordered a few more colors to see if there was a difference and they have definitely changed. I finally found a color called Raya Black that felt like my old ones. Overall I love Keens and highly recommend them! Not sure what is going on with the manufacturing.

I bought these Keens to replace the exact same pair of Keens that I bought from Zappos 7 years ago. These are the best multi-purpose hiking shoes if you tend to hike in warmer climates and/or places that might be wet or muddy. My first pair lasted through 5 Hawaii trips (including through the Kauai red mud) and several other hiking intensive trips to NC, Maine, and Colorado. They aren’t the most attractive shoes (I typically wear something much more fashionable if I’m not hiking), but they are comfortable, supportive, easy to rinse off, and have great traction in a wide variety of trail conditions. I am usually a 7.5N and purchased (both times) an 8M, so they run a little bit small. I wouldn’t say they are narrow tho as my feet have a bit of extra room width wise but they are very adjustable and I don’t have a problem with my feet moving around too much. The footbed is solid (no padding) but the material feels both supportive and comfortable. These Keens are quite a bit more clunky than the Whisper (which my daughter prefers) but on my foot my pinky toe fell out the side of the Whisper. In these Newports, my feet feel better protected and my pinky toe stays secured behind a strap. If you really enjoy hiking, I’d say these sturdy Newports are the better choice. If you are looking for something that is “cute” for just walking around, you might prefer the Whisper. These shoes seem to last forever - I probably could have gotten a few more years out of my first pair (7 years later!) except they are extremely faded and I’m worried that Keens might discontinue the style, so I picked up a new pair.

I have had these for a few weeks and just took them on a long walking vacation, without any blisters or other hotspots appearing on my feet. I am a 9.5 and the 9.5 did fit, but my toes felt squished and the baby toe kept peeking out of the straps, which was annoying. I went up to a 10, and the toe issue went away, but the arch support feels a bit off, which was not a problem with the 9.5. Nonetheless, these shoes fill a very specific summer need. I think they are ugly in that "so ugly they are cute again" way, but I do wish they had these in just plain purple. I will probably get a second pair at some point just for variety's sake. As always, Zappos was a joy to work with as I experimented with sizes.

I bought this shoe for working outdoors, specifically in my garden. I have had problems with plantar facsciitis and need shoes with solid arch support. This shoe is waterproof and has great support. I had heard that it might run a 1/2 size short, and it does. I ordered a size 7 and a 7 1/2. The arch fit perfectly in the 7 1/2. I returned the 7. Thank you Zappos for allowing me to do that! This shoe is very solid and stable. I am giving it 5 stars.

I needed water shoes for rafting and wanted shoes that I could use for other purposes, so these were the best choice. I like how it's a closed toe sandals. We had to do some hiking to read our rafting location so these shoes were perfect, nice grip and thick sole. I have wide feet b/c of my bunions and these fit perfectly, no blisters. I usually wear a 6.5 in sandals and the 7 fit me perfectly. In the 6.5 my toes hit the front. I also have flat arches so these provide a little bit of arch support.

Second pair...these shoes run a little small for athletic shoes. I typically wear an 8 or an 8.5 in "regular" shoes, but an 8.5 or a 9 in sports shoes. These are 8.5 and fit just fine. I live in the south and the open nature of this shoe makes walking in the summer heat a possibility.

With a history of heal spurs, anything other than hiking boots were painful. However, since I purchased the Newport H2, I live in these, especially now that summer is here. I've worn them on more than ten 5 mile, moderate hikes without issue. I love these and am back for more colors. Move forward with confidence on this purchase.

Love them! Easy on and off, look great, comfy. And adjustable around my bunion if I may be so personal. Ordered a half size larger as suggested.

These shoes are quite comfortable and a more stylish/sporty/quirky alternative to clunky gym shoes. I have problem feet and can get away with wearing these running errands, chasing my son, etc. I have noticed that my feet pronate a lot less while wearing these shoes. I would not wear them to work out or for a power walk since I need orthotics. My son gets a kick out of me wearing them because then he, Mom and Dad are all wearing the same style shoe! I love that I was able to choose a "girl" color! I generally wear a size 9, but as with all Keen shoes I needed a half size larger. I am a consistent 9.5 in Keen. Always a huge fan of Keen and Zappos!

The truly sad thing about this shoe is that it doesn't wear out! That makes it hard to justify buying another pair! I love my Keens and actually do have three different styles of the brand...the Newport H2 is the all around favorite for summer.