Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

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.

I walk 2.3 miles to work and then the same back each day, and these are holding up very well. They have great support and are VERY comfy except for one issue: they aren't particularly cool. I wonder some days whether my feet are kept any cooler than if I had on shoes and socks. I tried several other Keen styles before getting these, as well as the Ahnu's. I would have got the Ahnu's if they had had decent arch support, as I think they are otherwise better-designed. Of the Keen's, these Newports were the most durable and have the best arch support. Overall, I'm glad I got these, but I just may drill some holes through the toes one of these days so as to get a breeze coming in. If I do, I'll let you know how that works out.

I ordered this shoe based on the wonderful reviews, but was a bit concerned since it does not come in wide widths (which is what I always wear). I am thrilled! The drawstring allows you to customize the fit of the shoe. I wore them 6 hours straight, so comfortable and supportive. I usually get knee pain within 30 minutes of walking, but not with these. Very delighted with my purchase. I did order half size up as recommended and they fit perfectly. The only drawback is they can be a little difficult putting on but I am sure that will change in time. Great for working in the yard, sole conforms to uneven terrain.

Great shoes. I go between an 8 and 8 1/2. Got these in the larger size and they fit just right. Easily adjustable. Wore them hiking, to a dog agility competition and white water rafting during my first week of vacation. Good for light hiking, not a lot of support for all day running in agility competition and for rafting day they were perfect!

I have been eyeing these Keen sandals- my husband swears by his. I have to admit, they were comfortable from the minute I put them on. I love that I can walk in them- they are very sturdy. They hose off, wash with soap and water (you need to do this to keep them fresh!) and dry quickly. I am sold. With EU sizing, you should order your EU size which is about a half size up from your US size. That worked perfectly for me.

Where do I start? I personally love my new Keen Newport H2 sandals. They are very comfortable and have a great arch support. I needed extra comfort and support due to foot surgeries and these sandals supply it. The heel is nicely cushioned. I bought mine a size bigger than I normally wear (after reading the reviews) and just love them. I would buy them again.

I wore these shoes -- without breaking them in -- on a trip to Europe. They were fantastic! I walked miles each day, hiked, and swam with them and never had any issues. I highly recommend these shoes! I wear a 6.5 or 7 shoe. The 7 fit the best. I also have a narrow foot and they were not too wide.

These are the most comfortable and wonderful compromise of a tennis shoe. You get the support, the style, and the cool air on your feet, great summer shoes, I love mine!

I usually order my shoes in wide widths, but with these sandals, I don't have to. The medium is wide enough. I love these shoes, they're comfortable right out of the box, cool, have good support and protect my toes (or hide them, depending on what my pedicure status is). I have three pairs of Keen sandals, and if I could get away with it, I'd order a couple more in fun colors.

Love, love, love! I walked all of the parks at Disney World for 8 days straight from open to close and didn't think about my feet once. It's the perfect shoe. Protection from toe stubs, cool and airy and best of all comfort without blisters and sore spots. I did buy a half size larger after reading other reviews and they fit perfectly. They would have been to small if I had ordered the 7.5 instead of the 8. Thank you Keen for a great shoe, and Zappos for great service.

My favorite pair of sandals! I bought these because I needed a pair of closed-toe sandals, so my Sarasota Keen's wouldn't do. I needed support and comfort and that is just what I got. The material around the skin is very soft and non-irritating and the footbed is just marvelous - I truly love putting these shoes on!

These are the best summer play shoes around. Comfortable. Water-friendly. Great for running and climbing. Machine-washable. What more could you ask for in a summer sandal?

First, thank you Zappos for the overnight shipping! This is a great company. These sandals are rugged and comfortable. I wore them on a trip to Taiwan which included a lot of walking and never had a moment's pain from my feet. They are a little warm, but I did not encounter any of the burning soles that other reviewers have mentioned.

This is my 4th pair of Keen sandals. The Newport H2 is very comfortable and I like how easy it is to walk in. I have a slightly wider foot, but not enough for a wide shoe size. The Newport H2 fits great and does not feel too tight. I did get a blister from them on an odd spot. The top of my foot, from the cut out part of the sandal, but that was the day I wore them for about ten hours. I often have heel pain, but these sandals do not hurt and give my foot great support. Love them so much that my toddler and husband also have pairs! I purchased the slate black color and they are not black, but dark brown with light blue trim. I love the color, but if you want black, they are not! I ordered half a size up and they fit well.