Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

My only complaint about Keen sandals is how they make your feet sweat, and smell! Otherwise I love them, and they're my go-to shoes all summer.

To me, this sandal runs small. I wear an 8.5 in most shoes. In some brands and styles, I wear an 8. In sandals, I usually wear an 8. I have low density feet which means that many shoes are loose on my feet and I need laces to ensure a snug fit. I have a pair of size 8.5 Keen Newport sandals from many years ago and they fit well. This new pair feels like the toe box is smaller and I can feel my big toe hitting the upper part of the shoe at all times. These also feel tight on every part of my foot to the point where I could not wear them on a recent trip due to my feet being swollen from all the travel and hot temperatures. I ordered a size 9 to see how those felt. The jump from a women’s 8.5 to a 9 results in the shoe itself being a lot bigger. Sasquatch kind of big. There is no way I would wear the size 9 with shorts. I don’t wear a 9 in any shoe and I certainly wouldn’t with this sandal.

Love these…now have 5 pairs… good arch support…can wear all day with my poor feet & no achy knees! Did go up 1/2 size.

I have had Keen hiking sandals for years. When I wear a pair out I buy another. There was something wrong with these. I could not get them on…. I had to stretch and pull and use brute force….and I bought 1/2 size up as usual. I wore them just once in a flat trail and I had a blister on the pad of my foot as well as the back of my heal. They were so tight with no give. Sadly, I’m sending these back. After 10 years, I’m going to have to figure something else 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 wear a 61/2 to a 7 and I ordered the 7 and it fit perfect. Wide enough so there is no pinching or rubbing. The footbed is so comfortable and supportive, I can walk in these all day with no problem.

These provide excellent arch support. They are good for overpronation.

I have owned a dozen pairs of Keens and am a loyal customer. However, the last 2 pairs of sandals I bought (Rose and Newport H2) have been so tight over the arch of my foot that I am not able to get my foot in, even with a struggle. I need sport sandals and will have to try another brand. PLEASE Keen go back to more accessible entry into the sandals

A little tight

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.

Feel great and perfect fit

I had ordered the 10.5 in this shoe, and it felt slightly small, I returned and ordered the 11. I will now be returning the 11 for the 10.5. Thank goodness for Zappos easy return policy!!

I ordered an 8.5, and they fit perfectly. I took a chance and ordered the same size as my very old and beloved Keens. The toe box is roomier than some of the recent models. Don't be put off by the bumpery look of the toe - the shoes actually look smaller. I had ordered a 9 in the Ravine H2, and the toe box was shorter in height, and not comfortable, I returned them. Love the Keens you order!

The fit was perfect. I especially like the way this shoe/sandal hugs my foot including on the heel without being to tight. It's a keeper!

Perfect for a trip to Costa Rica- super versatile and comfy!

Fit and size perfect

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 have had multiple pairs of Keen Newports over the past fifteen years or so and love the sturdy sandal! I especially appreciate the wide toe box that accommodated a bunion problem that I have. I ordered these shoes in the same size that I have worn and thought that they were darling with the multiple colors. Unfortunately, they were a bit smaller than previous pairs and the toe box is not as roomy. My toes were hitting the roof of the rubber part of the shoe. They appeared to be smaller than my last pair the same size. I tired them on several times because I really wanted them to feel comfortable but alas, I had to return them as I was afraid that they would be too uncomfortable. I ordered a pair of men's Keens that are wider and feel much more comfortable. I am disappointed that the shoe seems to be different than it was before.