Customer Reviews KEEN Saratoga
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77%"Felt true to size"
79%"Felt true to width"
49%"Excellent arch support"
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I bought these for a trip to Europe coming in October. I need a closed-toe shoe because the nights will be cold and I needed something I could wear with socks, but also wear barefoot with capris during the warm days. These totally fit the bill. On the fit: I have a very wide foot so they fit as would a "D" width or wider. A nice round toe box means my big toe doesn't rub on the inside which is a problem for me with most shoes. The strap is a little "high" even though I have high arches. Because of this, the shoe isn't sucked onto my foot as good as it should be. It's kind of hard to walk in them as a normal shoe without feeling like they would fly off. Add to this the footbed is slick and with a sock my foot slips around a lot. In bare feet it is a bit more sticky, but I still tend to walk with my toes splayed a bit to make sure they stay on. The only other negative is the groove design that is cut into the footbed. It bothers my big toe because there is this deep groove under my toe. I am going to buy some adhesive bathtub non-skid dealies and put them inside the shoe to see if that helps the sliding and covers the groove. The shoe feels a bit clunky when walking because it doesn't flex (heel-toe slap). It's spongy in the heel, but not nearly as much as the Merrell Encore Breeze Mary Jane, which I had tried previously. (The Merrell Encore was still too narrow for my foot and pinched the outside of my foot between the insole and the shoe.) Contrastly, though, the Saratoga has more thickness in the forefoot than the Merrell so there is less chance of pain in the forefoot during an 8 hour sightseeing tour in Europe. Despite all of these little negatives, I am keeping the Saratoga because it fits my foot (my foot is inside the footbed not hanging over it). The shoe is much more comfortable than some I've tried, and I walked in them for four hours right out of the box with no pain at all. And they look great with socks/jeans or dresses and capris. What a versatile little shoe for a long trip! I'm hoping they will soften a little more up in time. This is a long review, but I depend on these shoe reviews so much to buy for my wide feet, so I want to help others with the same issue. Thanks to Zappos for being so patient with me!
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The Saratoga is back! Thank you, Keen, for bringing this style back. My older pair wore out, and now I can replace them. Super-comfy barefoot, but best with thin wool socks in the fall and winter. So nice to have a slip-on that offers substantial support and security. The black version is easy to to dress up for work or go a bit casual with jeans.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Well, I've been waiting for Keen to come out with another flat slide on mule such as I had purchased a couple of years ago (Keen Petaluma), but they haven't yet. However, this Saratoga is similar. It's a great slip on shoe that is super comfy. Good for heavy people as there is a lot of comfort and cushion. I'm a huge fan of Keen slip on shoes, so when I found this pair, I ordered 2 different colors and am not disappointed. I worried it might be too much of a heel, as my others were flat. But the heel is not as big as it looks in the picture and I am thoroughly satisfied. Great color, too! Love them and would highly recommend this Keen shoe.
Cosmos C, Zappos Customer,
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These are my very first pair of Keens, and I will definitely add them to my list of "best shoes ever"! I have been on a lifetime search for comfortable shoes (anyone remember the last episode of Cheers?), and know that I have found a great pair to add to my top-ten list. I was looking for a pair of slip-ons that I could wear around the house on my hard tile floors. I work from home, so spend many hours a day walking between my office, the kitchen, and my front door (checking to see if anyone has sent me any wonderful packages), and these shoes are it. I have already ordered a second pair in black. The style is definitely casual, which is appropriate for my Southern Cal life. I am a woman in my mid-50s and feel that I can wear these as fashionably as any 20-something college kid grad student (with or without socks).
I'd also recommend:
Dansko, Wolky, Mephisto, Naot, Merrill
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable. However, if you don't have a wide foot, be prepared to pad this shoe. I wear them with socks around the house. I can stand in these for several hours and my feet don't get tired. So cute with jeans, boyfriend jeans and other casual pants!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Simply adorable, comfortable, well made. A little rough on pads of foot when wearing bare-footed for longer stretches/longer walks.
I'd also recommend:
Naot, Artiste,
Karen S, Zappos Customer,
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First slip into them and they are a perfect fit. Love the cushy heel, very comfortable overall. I read the reviews and ordered a 1/2 size smaller.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks, Vionic, Dansko
Christie H, Zappos Customer,
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These are the best travel shoes, especially if you're taking only one pair. They go well with pants, skirts, and even shorts. I can walk for miles sightseeing and never get a blister or achy feet. This is my second pair. My first pair finally wore out and I was glad to see that Keen has brought this style back. My shoe size varies between a 6.5 and 7; in this shoe I opted for the 7. The shoes hangs out a bit longer than my heel in the 7 but the 6.5 was too snug.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered this shoe in size 7.5 because I previously ordered an 8 in the grey and had to exchange it for a 7.5 because it ran a half size too large. The 7.5 fit perfectly in this shoe so this Keen shoe was consistently a half size large for my foot. The color in the picture is accurate; it is more fuchsia than red. Wonderful shoe and comfortable right out of the box.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Really comfy and cute. Sometimes Keens look a lot like clown shoes, but these don't. You can wear them with jeans, but also with skirts, And, I LOVE the beet red color.
I'd also recommend:
Naot, Clarks, Josef Seibel, Reiker
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes were perfect for me right out of the box. The toe box is generous; heel height is comfortable and the shoes are soft enough so they don't cause blisters. Order a half size down. They ran a little large.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I've ever worn. Straight out of the box, I walked around Newport, RI on cobblestones, sand, up and down stairs in the houses on the Cliff Walk, into restaurants and shops...perfect shoe for all of it. I bought the Neutral Grey color and am ordering the Beet Red today. If they came in 5 colors, I'd order all 5! I've worn all sorts of Keens in the past and I am a dead-on size 9 in virtually every shoe, and these are no different. Great arch support, they don't slip off my feet at all and even after 5 days of long wear, they've only got one small smudge on the top that wiped off with a damp cloth. The soles are nicely non-slip, there are no inside seams that rub or cut into the foot and the grey color is neutral without being boring brown. I can't recommend highly enough!
I'd also recommend:
Born, Frye, Chaco, Superga, Ugg
Jackie, Zappos Customer,
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It's love for me, straight out of the box. My achy high-arch feet are somewhere between the standard medium and wide widths (left foot slightly bigger). These shoes give all the room and support I need without being loose. Walking the dog on city sidewalks and park trails my feet feel securely 'bedded' in these shoes. Comfortable with socks and without. I'm back to buy another pair. Keen has been a good brand for me for several years and I appreciate the cuter style on top of their traditional virtues.
I'd also recommend:
Alegria
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Color is true to what is posted. Have had the exact style for many many years and happy to see it's back on the market. Very good quality.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love these shoes -- beautiful color and comfortable too! A good mix of attractive and trendy while being supportive. I have plantar fasciitis and RA and can wear these shopping!
Christine G, Zappos Customer,
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Feels like hydraulics for your feet, excellent heel support to keep your feet from fatiguing. Very quite wore with a medium thickness sock supper comfy, the band that crosses over has elastic on either side, finally quality & comfort in one! I have a wider foot but medium width was fine.
I'd also recommend:
merrell
V, Zappos Customer,
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Perfect fit and true to Keen, amazing comfort. I am a Pharmacy Technician and am on my feet all day...you'd never know it by the way these shoes provide support and comfort!
I'd also recommend:
not sure
Teresa G, Zappos Customer,
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Beautiful shoe but my arch is too high to wear it. If you have an average or flat foot I think it would suit you just fine. Keen products are generally quite comfortable but this was a miss for me.
I'd also recommend:
Merrick, Naot
Jude J, Zappos Customer,
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These are very comfortable shoes. I bought them to wear at work. I am a nurse and I am on my feet for 8-10 hours with very little sitting time. These shoes are so comfortable. The strap keeps your foot secure and there is a lot of cushioning in the sole of the shoe.
Robin R, Zappos Customer,
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These are very comfortable! I have Morton's Neuroma and need a wide toe box and lots of arch support. These shoes definitely fit the bill! I tried so many Danskos, Merrells, Naot, Taos and even other styles of Keens but these were the Only ones that felt great right out of the box. I only wish that they made the same shoes with closed heels for autumn with socks. They are a little clunky looking but are much lighter than a Danskos. I am hoping that they will do me right for lots of walking in Europe.
I'd also recommend:
Naot, Taos, Dansko, Merrell, Loints of Holland
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very cute Keen! All the qualities I expect from Keen -- although nothing will ever match the Hoodoo which I miss so very much. Comfy, stylish, this one is nice because of easy in and out, use it at work so that I can relax my "dogs" under the desk during the day. But also a rugged shoe, can take the elements of living in bush Alaska. Good buy.
I'd also recommend:
Merrells
Brenda C, Zappos Customer,
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I wear a wide width and found these shoes to be perfect and so comfortable. The toe box is nice and roomy as well. Thanks Keen.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I want to shout from the rooftops! Pants or dresses, casual or business, the Saratoga works perfectly. Fits true to size, had no break-in time, and did not coss-cut the top of my foot! Thank you, as I'll be getting another color soon.
Terry C, Zappos Customer,
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This is a comfortable shoe and it fits my wide (C width) foot. The suede leather has a lot of stretch to it and is soft on the foot. Almost no break-in time needed. I wore them immediately out of the box. The blue is very attractive. My only problem with the shoe is the fact that for me the 2 inch heel at the back pitches my foot forward. I usually wear flatter shoes and orthotics that support my heels so I don't walk with all my weight on my toes. The shoe is a bit angled for me. It should not be a problem for most people with normal feet so I don't rate this as a negative. The shoe is very attractive and is nice to wear for summer when you want to be a bit more dressy. I get compliments on these shoes. Keen is an excellent shoe company and I own quite a few pairs of their shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Keen (of course), Brooks, Naot, Agnes
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love these shoes! Need closed toes for work. Perfect for summer. Super comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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