Customer Reviews KEEN Waimea H2

Love these flip flops! They are my 4th consecutive pair (well, technically the first 2 were the 'Barbados' model, which I prefer). After walking what must be a thousand miles in Keen flip flops, I can say unequivocally that you won't find a more comfortable pair of sandals. Highly recommended!

Wonderful sandals! I have a pair of Keen hiking shoes that I like so a couple of years ago I bought a pair of the Keen Waimea sandals for hot weather use. I wear them a LOT here in the desert southwest - our summers are six months long. They are so comfortable and long-lasting, that this year I bought a second pair. Just as comfortable, just as cool! They really turn heads.

Arizona Keen lover - I had my last pair of Keens two years, loved everything about them. The new ones are even better with a molded toe wrap. I wear them almost every day and have no complaints.

Great flip flops - This is my 2nd pair of Keen sandals. The get lots of attention - everyone notices them. The best part about them is they cover your big toe - so if someone steps on your foot it's not nearly as bad as it could be, and they are very comfortable. They are great in crowds, too, because you don't have to mind other peoples feet when you can't see yours!

Great for plantar fasciitis - I have plantar fasciitis and this shoe is the only one I can wear for many hours in the mall and not have pain after!

Best sandal ever!!! I bought this sandal when I was in Iraq to help with the back and forth walk in large gravel. Since then I have not been able to find a better sandal. Light, rugged, and unique in its looks. The description of the sandal is true to its word and I can tell you that it far exceeds all my expectations. I have been looking for a replacement or companions to my other pair. I have not seen them for a while, so I think I'm stocking up while they are around. My only suggestion would be more colors and if that is already a done deal.

I read reviews that said these ran small so I ordered a half size up. The fit was snug, a little skimpy. I could probably have used another half size up but hoped maybe they would losen up a little bit after being worn a while. Also like other reviewers, I like the old styling better. I'm not as fond as the webbing straps. But they are still well made. But the fit issue is a problem. I have never worn an 11.5 but that's what I should have ordered to get a normal fit.

These are good flip-flops, perhaps the best on the market except for Birki flops. I would point out, however, that they are flip flops. If you are wearing them to work, I really hope you are a member of Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band. The only negative I would voice is the paint splatter motif on the sides and soles which make it look like you are wearing used clogs.

After a lifetime of throw-away flip-flops, I wanted something sturdier and less prone to falls, stubs, and blow-outs. My choices were between the Keen Waimea H2 and the Salomon RX Break LTR. Both brands fit my touchy feet perfectly in shoes. Eventually I went with the Keens because of the familiar footpad and the anti-stubbing toe-protector. My conclusion is that these are great sandals. The fit and comfort is as good as my Keen sandals, because the footbed is about the same. The signature toe bumper, although abbreviated, works as well as expected. They are comfortable and reasonably attractive. One caveat: the toe thong is stiff rubber which, although it looks like it will last, is much harder than soft flippy or fabric thongs. Unless your feet are oafish tough, break these in a bit before you take a long walk. I forgot and raised a giant, bleeding blister between my toes that was very inconvenient.

I was looking for warm weather sandals that protected my toes - without going the normal Keen route. These work great. In fact, they have already saved my toes on one occasion while going up an escalator. The notch between your toes takes a little getting used to, but it is fine after a few times.

Great flops. It takes a few wears to get used to the toe post. lots of cushioning.

Nice shoe overall, good style, well constructed, love the toe protection which was great hiking in Hawaii. Only drawback is the strap rubbed slightly on the top of my foot (right under the tag). They should not have placed the tag there

I was first introduced to the Keen Waimea by a friend of mine who gave me a free pair. Needless to say, I fell in love and wore them for 4 New Hampshire summers. They eventually broke down and thus I ordered my new pair. The fit is still as great as I remember but the recycled tubing piece of the straps split in 3 places after about 3 days of wear. It did not compromise the strength but the look is not what I had hoped for such a new pair of Keen sandals. I will buy another pair but will steer clear of any recycled materials used on the straps.

Wore Keen Waimea H2 on a fairly flat 3 miles hike - comfortable overall except irritated skin between the big & middle toes. After 3 weeks of usage, the vertical rubber part (goes between toes) still bugs me. I hope Keen replace that part with a ribbon type - a well worth trade off if the strap droops a little when the rigid vertical part is replaced with a softer material. 4* for its current form. Keen Venice 2 would have been perfect for doing that hike. Well, my old beat up Reef Slap continues as my beach cruiser.

The reviews I read are good and I like the concept, but it does not work for me. They are too stiff for a flip and my big toe does not feel good. They are not terrible, but a flip should be very comfortable. This is why I will return them.

As you know Keen shoes are not always consistent. The left one the strap is longer and makes the flip looser. I have every flip they make. They could do better. I did not want to send them back, no stock, as usual. The shoes look great but above. I love wearing flip-flops, I never wore then as a kid.

I thought that I would like the toe guard feature of this flip flop, but from my initial try-on, I could not get over how strange it looks on the foot. If I were to keep them, I would have gone down a half size.

Great idea and otherwise comfortable flip flops, but toe cap was much too low or short to comfortably fit my big toe under - it pinched down on my toe nail. Also, I think that there are other higher-end flip flops out there that are more comfortable. Check out Chacos and Reefs.

I have several pairs of these. The last two years Keen has changed the top straps to a smaller dimension width and they are not as comfortable. The leather Waimea still has the wider band. Would like to see Keen go back to the old band.