Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

Great hiking sandal! I had a pair of Keen whispers which I loved but after years of heavy use, wore out. I got these right before a trip to Belize and was SO happy I had ordered them. They are much more heavy duty especially for trail hiking. Love them! My size fit me perfectly but I have a stubby foot which needs a 1/2 up for width. If you are more of a long narrow foot, you may need a 1/2 size larger but that's just a guess.

I saw this shoe on a person on a cruise ship and was impressed by the look and the enclosed toe, so I stopped and talk to her. Her remarks were nothing but positive, so I decided to try a pair. Knowing Zappo's policy of free shipping and return policy I ordered. All the positive reviews are true especially the arch support. I loosened them and they are perfect! We do a lot of traveling and these shoes will definitely be on my "carry" list. Thank you! One other thing, I have a bad knee and need the arch support that these shoes give.

I bought these shoes to wear on our week long trip to Disneyworld. They were fantastic. I have trouble with pronation and I did several 12 hour days in these shoes and never had a problem. No blisters and I had not had much break in time with them either. I would highly recommend these shoes.

I love to infinity and beyond my new Keens. Thank you for providing a great shoe.

This shoe is great for going into the fall season. Depending on the weather; I can just slip them on...with or without socks. The rubber toe is great, especially on rainy days. I have a pair of Keen hikers and I especially love the true fit to my foot and arch support. The fit is excellent from the moment I take them from the box and put them on my feet! Great shoe!

I ordered these to wear when I walk on the beach. They are awesome. Very comfortable and true to size. They were recommended by a friend and I am delighted that I purchased them.

Despite not being the most "glam" of shoes, these babies are built to last and get you comfortably through the toughest terrain. I purchased my pair for a trip to Maui that included a lot of hiking, as well as a zip line excursion. The shoes got wet, muddy, dirty, and went over rocky surfaces, sharp lava outflows, mushy rain forest bottoms, and bamboo grooves. They performed beautifully! I followed other reviews' advice and ordered a half size larger...they fit great! I also like the roominess in the toe box -- enough to be comfy but my feet sure didn't slide around. I have wide feet (as in duck feet!), and these fit very comfortably, but with no room to spare. Overall, what a great all-purpose, all-terrain, sporty shoe that really does kinda say "Hey...look...I'm an adventurer!", whether you really are or just want to look the part!

This was my second pair of Keen Newports H2. They are so comfortable, they are all I want to wear. I have Plantar Faciitis and do not have to wear an arch support when I wear these shoes. I will definitely be purchasing another pair or two.

This shoe is great for activities in the water. It stays on and drains quickly while providing plenty of grip. The only downfall is that putting the shoe on when it is wet can be a challenge, but when it's on, it's on. I'm never worried that they might fall off.

These shoes are very comfortable. Feel like a sneaker in comfort and support, but with the airiness of a sandal. Inner support is the best support I've ever had in a sandal. These are my shoes for an event I which I walk for 3 days for at least 10 hours each day.

I've been wanting a pair of Keen's for quite a while, but settled instead for the LLBean copy. Bean's changed the style so I decided to try Keen & Zappos. I am delighted with the shoes and the service. They fit comfortably and look good. I will definitely be ordering another pair in the future. My only criticism and it would be nice if Keen could shave off several ounces from the shoe as they are a little bit heavy.

This is the most comfortable pair of shoes/sandals that I have ever purchased! I will be checking out more Keen shoes! Also, Zappos has exceptional service!

Extremely comfortable! I normally wear a size 8 but ordered a 9 and they're perfect. Zappos customer service is outstanding!

These shoes are very comfortable. The first day I wore them it was very hot outside and my toe rubbed a bit on the footbed. But all in all they are comfortable and seem durable. I ordered a half size larger than normal and they fit well. I will be wearing these on hikes, in our boat, and probably for some everyday outings.

Awesome shoe! Works great both on land and in water. Took them into the waterfall areas of Washington state and I was comfortable the whole time. Just wash off and good as new.

I ordered these Keens for a trip to Europe where I will be doing alot of walking. They fit perfectly and are very comfortable. I usually wear a size 10 but need a 10 1/2 in Keens.

I purchased this shoe for my trip to Burning Man which takes place in the Black Rock Desert NV. The terrain is cracked dry mud and very dusty, because of this just not any shoe will do for this week long event. I am happy to say that the Keen Newport 12 got five stars in all categories and will be going back with me next year. It is the perfect shoe! When home, I live in flip flops so I don't care for the closed feeling of sneakers. The Keen Newport offers the safety of a closed shoe, but the comfort of an open shoe. Last year I purchased the Keen Whisper. I did not like it for my trip nearly as well as the Newport. The Whisper does not have a back strap so it kept falling off. When you order your Keen Newport order it a half size larger! I usually wear a 7, but ordered a 7.5. It was perfect! I LOVE this shoe!

I love love love these shoes! I've had 4 pairs in different colors. They are the most comfortable shoes for standing and walking. I tend to have problems with my pinkie toes rubbing but that never happens with these. They also wash beautifully- just throw them in the washing machine with a load of towels and they come out like new.

Ordered these Newports after doing a lot of reading about them. I have plantar fasciitis so my feet are always hurting. We bought them for our upcoming honeymoon to Hawaii. But I've been wearing them around town to break them in and see how I'll do...no break in needed! I'm really impressed they are comfortable right from the start, and my feet feel just fine in them! A+ I think they're a little awkward and wish they were cuter. But they feel great!

A true outdoor sandal, in and out of water, with or without socks! With proper care they last "forever!"

Walked my two dogs all around the neighborhood right out of the box. Better support than "Whisper" but I like them both. The Newport H2 is my favorite for longer walks (parks, beach, day at the mall & traveling). The arch support and the wide toe room is perfect for me. I have 2 pair of the Newport H2 and have worn them all summer. I love the fact that I can wear them from early am into the evening and not have any foot problems. I have bunions and this type of shoe has the toe room and arch support I need. It is very comfortable.

I bought these shoes at the recommendation of my son-in-law who had just bought a pair and thought they were extremely comfortable. Since our family was planning to vacation in the mountains and we might be wading in some creeks, I bought this pair for myself. They are indeed extremely comfortable. My daughter who lives in Asheville and goes camping all of the time borrowed them one day and loved them so much that she intends to buy a pair for herself.

This sandal is amazingly supportive and comfortable. I have knee surgery and problems and a high arch. I use Lynco insoles in all shoes. This Keen Newport H2 sandal does not make my knees ache and I don't use an arch support. It is so comfy, supportive, yet non-restricting. Most useful hiking on weekends when I can wear them right into the mountain lake to swim and drip dry. Easy on, easy off. Big difference from unlacing the hiking boots, removing socks, and putting them on and off throughout the hike (for swimming). Feet are aerated and freer. Great traction on rocks and wet surfaces too. Wide foundation base, no rocking, no threat to my ankles. I'm early sixties and I am so surprised that these are working. Ordering a pair of Turia sandals in black to use at work in the winter, and hoping they are fitting exactly like the Newports.

These are one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever owned. They wash up like new in the wash machine. They last forever. I'm going on my third year of wearing and they still look and feel great! I can't get over how comfortable these sandals are! They are definitely worth the price tag.

Since it is impossible to tell if a shoe is comfortable from a picture, I bought the following five pairs of Keens: Whisper, Newport, Venice, Owyhee, and Turia. Since I have high arches, I was looking for a comfortable all-day waterproof shoe with excellent arch support for hiking in Costa Rica. The Newport H2 won this contest hands-down, as they clearly stood out as the most comfortable shoes with the best support. Although I have not yet tried them hiking, they've been great all-day walking shoes on a recent trip to New York City and for running errands, trips to the mall, etc. The five models of Keen shoes were all somewhat different, so here is a break-down of my research: If you want great arch support: Get the Newport. If you have narrow feet: Get the Whisper. If your feet get hot easily and you want the most aeration/fewest straps: Get the Venice. If you hate the bulky toe on Keens and want something that looks more like a sneaker: Get the Turia. Looked most like a water shoe: the Owyhee. Of these, all had mild-medium arch support except for the Newports, which had excellent arch support. However, the arch support also makes this a heavier shoe - my boyfriend tried on a pair of Newports and did not like them because he felt that they were too heavy. Basically, if you like sturdy hiking boots and Bogs, you will like the Newports. If you're more of a Converse and Uggs-type person, you may prefer one of the lighter, flatter models that Keen makes. Overall, I found all five models to be well-made and good quality. Definitely recommend this brand for all of your aquatic adventure needs.