Customer Reviews KEEN Newport H2

I have one gripe with these. I got them about five years ago and I'm tired of looking at them! I wear them all day every day all summer long. I want a new pair in a different color. But I can't justify the new purchase as these will NOT wear out! Put them in the wash and they look out of the box new again. It may be their only fault if you can call it that. At this rate I'll be waring them until I'm dead!

I love these shoes. I have a wide foot and they fit well and are very comfortable. I wear a size 9 and ordered a size 9. Color is great, may get another one before summer comes.

I love these shoes. I was worried a little about the color being too bold, but they basically are neutral. They fit comfortably from day one. Thanks!

The best athletic sandal. I just returned from Costa Rica. Excellent walk in the rain forest and touring local towns. Most comfortable!

Bought these for vacation to wear on a jungle and cave hike, and they were perfect. Very comfortable even on first wear, great for bouldering and going through streams and up wet scrambles. Not the most stylish but definitely the smartest choice.

I bought the Newport H2 in the Hot Coral. I love these shoes so much, I bought another pair in the slate black/canton and a pair for my mother. I ordered the size I normally wear and they fit true size with no problems. The shoes went on sale a week after I bought them and I called Customer Service where they gave me a credit for the difference with no problem. Never will I shop for shoes at the mall again! Zappos has a great selection and wonderful customer service!

Absolutely beautiful shoe. Perfect in almost every way too. I am a true size 11 women's. These shoes were really tight. Unfortunately I am returning them because they are too small.

Awesome sandals, they feel really good and have a lot of cushioning. The colors are vibrant and go excellent with my clothes. I normally wear a size 11 to have a little bit of room left over and when I ordered these in a size 11 they just fit. So they seem to run a little small. I will buying more!

Keen Newport H2s are the best for walking on rocky beaches, but really for anywhere. So comfortable, and the toe guard is very practical. Not quite as light as the Keen Whisper, but some great colors made me chose the Newport this time. Definitely size up a half size.

I had to go a half size up - they felt narrower than usual. I used these for hiking/wading in Sedona and they were great. Great grip, comfort and support.

I really wanted this shoe, but unfortunately I have a very high instep and it was impossible for me to get the back strap out from under my heel once I got my foot into the sandal. The back strap was a good 1 1/2 inches shorter than the heel and had no give or stretch whatsoever. I struggled enough to know that on a 10 day hike it would prove too difficult to get them off and on. If I could have managed the back strap they would have been wonderful, I have arthritis in my hands so it was just too difficult to get them on. I was very disappointed and I envy those that managed to get them on as they are without a doubt a good walking sandal.

This pair of shoes is great. I have worn them around the house to test them out as it is still cold weather where I am. Around the house they feel quite comfortable. I think they are very stylish and am really looking forward to wearing them outside. I am also sure they will be as durable as I need them to be.

Not the prettiest shoe in the world; however, there is little to no break-in required. Great for walks in the woods or days on the water.

These are very roomy but definitely run small (short). Normally I'm a 7, and I got a 7.5 just to see, and they still seemed too small. Am going to try an 8 (Gasp!). Otherwise love them, super comfortable, surprisingly light for Keens.

I love these shoes. Put them directly in my suitcase from the box. I was a bit concerned taking brand new shoes on a trip but I hiked all over Hawaii in them and never had a problem. The toe box is roomy and that's exactly what I need. I have had surgery on both my feet so I am very picky about my shoes. I think these are great!

I ordered the Venice, Whisperer and Newport H2 a half size bigger based on other reviews. Venice and Whisperer were too large. The Newport H2 was perfect at a half size bigger. So, order this one half size up than you normally wear.

My husband and I love these shoes for everyday wear and travel! They are so comfortable I even wear them in winter with wool socks when I visit my daughter in Alaska. We have hiked with Keens in Panama and Costa Rica rain forests and on all our scuba diving trips. Very often they are the only pair of shoes we take except for an extra pair of flip flops for wearing around inside our hotel room. Definitely worth the money and have bought them for all of our young grandsons; ages 7, 5 and 3.

Very cute but a lot narrower than my Newports that I am replacing after 5 years. I could probably live with breaking them in, but there is a spot that is rubbing on right toe. Not sure if I should order another half size up or go back to the old style. Did I mention how cute they were?

These are the best Keen's I have ever had! Just wore them for the first time today and went to the quarry to hike the trails off the rim. I expected some discomfort due to them being new and not "broken-in". NONE! So comfortable and no blisters or rubbing. Can't wait to wear them on vacation! I think I will get some more! LOVE the colors! I ordered them in 9 1/2, what I normally wear and the fit is perfect! Thanks Keen and Zappos!

I ordered up half size per recommendations but my usual size would have been fine to wear without socks or orthotics. Unfortunately, since these have zero arch support, I did need orthotics and mine don't work with this shoe. Not as ugly as I'd expected but very clunky. I'd have worn for hiking/outdoors only. If you care about looks, Anhu Tilden is much more streamlined.

These are much narrower than other Keen shoes. I could barely get my feet in.

I wear a 10.5, you can't buy them in most stores, I can put on the H2 and wear a new pair all day and they fell like an old friend. This is my favorite style, the Whisper does not have the arch support that I need, only Newport and Newport H2 have the superb arch support that I need. I have worn these for years, and still have my original pair...they have been washed many times. I fish and trek the woods, wash these in the washing machine...wonderful.

I have five styles of Keen (various sandals and shoe/boots), and these are by far my favorite for warm weather. They dry quicker, don't fade as much, and are more lightweight than the leather version. And they have a fixed heel, which is better than the ultra lightweight version (if you have a wide but not a long foot, don't get the ultra lightweight kind, because your heel will project off the edge, as the laces are all one, unlike this fixed heel style). I use them heavily, for trails, in water, on a boat, and daily casual wear, and they last about 6 years, usually breaking down eventually in the heel and fabric threading that attaches the neoprene to the nylon. The 'look' takes a bit of getting used to (I refer to them as my 'clown shoes'), but they are very comfy, nice wide and protected toe box, no break in period, and well worth the investment! I've bought about 15 pairs over the years, not only for myself, but other friends and family. The only thing these shoes are not good for, is going to the beach. Sand and pebbles collect in the toe box as you walk.

I wear these in the pool to walk the lazy river for exercise. I love them. Once in a while I wash them in the clothes washer with my jeans, then let them air dry.