Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

Amazing shoes. I’ve had my second pair for 5 years now. First pair also lasted about 5 years. I wear these dog walking. Very comfortable. Excellent for wide feet. The only thing is they are a bit clunky so they’re not fashionable or cute. And I have learned the hard way that these soles are not good for gravel. They don’t stick. I’ve slipped twice and fallen and really bruised / hurt myself. So don’t wear these hiking on gravel paths, esp downward slopes. Bad news.

I love these shoes - but for some reason, this "run" is smaller then the past. returning and needing to go up ONE FULL size. (I am normally a 8.5 - 9 in keens. now a 9.5??)

I needed a pair of shoes that would allow me to keep up with my kids when they’re playing in the stream or at the splash pad. After many years of insisting i didn’t want a pair of these, I’m glad i did. The bottom allows a good grip on rocks or wet surfaces, and transitions well from water to land. They dry quickly. After watching my kids use their Keens in the water every summer, i finally joined them and got a pair. My only complaint is the straps are a little snug, even when loosened, and i wish there was an adjustable strap. I’m always a 6, but wish i would’ve ordered a 6.5. However I’ve already worn them in water and canoeing and love them, despite being snug. I’d suggest considering going 1/2 size up in this style.

These are a replacement for my first pair of Keen's H20s. My first pair gave out after 10+ years. These are great shoes for any water sport.

My second pair of these and am very happy. I sometimes wear golf socks in them on very hot days which may be dorky, but it just feels better to me and helps with perspiration.

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!

Way to small and I got my regular size. I could barely get them on, so pretty hard to review. had to return them. Keen used to be my go-to brand, for ten years. Now they all run small and narrow and have a hard foot bed.

Normally wear 8.5 to 9. Bought 9.5 and the fit perfectly. Super comfy right out of box. Great shoe. Been wearing for a couple of weeks for long days and love them.

I really wanted to like these sandals; I loved the design, colors, and the brand reputation. However, they were very difficult to put on; the rubber was very tight. Even after getting a half-size larger, there were still points on the sandals that just rubbed certain areas of my feet and made them very uncomfortable to wear.

Don't bother reading any reviews older than a few months. KEEN shoes and sandals no longer run true to size, nor are they wide with a roomy toe box. I've tried 7-9 different styles and sizes over the past year or more and NONE fit. Keen was my go-to shoe for ten years... Very disappointing. Maybe they will start making more wide widths optional.

I've had tons of keens, always wear 7.5 : these Keens are .5 size small. Size up a half size or get ready to exchange. Also, I have a narrow foot so there is not problem, but these are still a little more less roomy than other styles they make. Love love the tie dye colors and Keen look.

I’ve only worn Keens for 10+ years & tried other brands but always return to Keens. I have sandals, all kind of lace up & slip ons in all colors. Even hiking boots. Zappos ships fast & returns easy

Really great hard to get on but perfectly snug for a water shoe.

This runs a full size small, like most Leens (my hikinhg boots, e.g.) Toe box nice and big, which I love. Could feel texture on the inside and it is a bit too aggressive.

These were the worse fitting pair of Keens I have ever purchased, and I have 8 pairs. I could barely get my foot into them, the webbing was so tight across the top and down by the toe that there was no room for my foot. They are being returned. I hope this is not due to cutting corners by Keen. They use to be, and I hope still are, a good company with a great product.

I bought these shoes to wear on our boat. They are sooooo comfortable that I want to wear them every day. They are true to size. They are a little hard to get on in the beginning until you loosen the straps. These have been a perfect shoe and fit! LOVE THEM!!

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

I know this shoe very well. Every few years a buy the same model -- Newport H2. Unfortunately, the one I ordered here (Mulch/Brown color) is not the same shoe. Up to 1/4 inch shorter, and the toe box feels tighter. I went to REI to try on a different pair -- same size, different color -- and it fits like a charm, just like all the other pairs I've owned. It seems like maybe there was a different maker for this shoe in the mulch color.

I ordered these for my daughter in her usual size, but she said they are too tight. I will be returning them.

Fantastic shoes!!! Comfortable from the first minute I put them on to walk 3 miles with the dogs. Even better the next day. I chose a half size larger than normal and am very please with the fit.

UGH! I bought the gorgeous Ddye 8, which reminds me of the colors in VanGogh's "Starry Night". So pretty! Unfortunately they were too small. I bought 8.5 which is the size of my last 2 pairs of Newport H2s, so I'm really confused as to why this pair is to tight and also about 3/4 of an inch shorter than my others. And now the next size up is out of stock, as is this color/size combo in every other store on the world wide web! I'm kind of annoyed that Zappos marks these as "true to size". I don't know what's happened to Keen...their quality has gone way down, but I see no advantage to them or customers of shrinking their shoes....that's just going to cause unnecessary returns and headaches. Dang, these were so pretty, but they hurt and that's not gonna work.

I’ve been wearing this style since this first came out years and years ago. The last pair I purchased was about four years ago so I was really excited to get these new keens. What a disappointment! Another reviewer mentions the same thing that I’m going to say here. For whatever reason keen has completely changed this shoe! It now fits very narrow, and I have the narrowest, skinniest feet so these shoes should be nice and relaxed on me, just like my older pair. And the toe box is so short, and 8 is my normal keen size in this style and other keen shoes. They are very uncomfortable; to the point that I don’t even want to wear them outside the house. I purchased this at a local shoe store as a special order with no returns, therefore I’m stuck with a pair of Newports that I’ll never be able to wear! Do not buy these shoes! I will be contacting keen to voice my opinion. ?

These run very small. At least 1/2 to a full size. Well made and cute though.