Customer Reviews KEEN Whisper

This is my 4th pair of Keen Whisper sandals and they didn't disappoint. I just wanted a new color for an upcoming trip and I love the blue! I know they will be great for walking and provide the support I need.

My feet run slightly wide, and these felt too narrow mid-foot. I ordered a half-size up based on reviews, and they were too long. So I think they run true-to-size. They were also squeaky when I walked. They looked cute, but I'll have to return them.

I love the color of these shoes and the Sturdiness of Keens.

I ordered a pair of Keen Whispers in Black and everything was fine. I then ordered another pair in Coffee, and they do not fit. They seem shorter, but most of all, they are wider. I have a narrow foot, so maybe these are the normal ones and the black are abnormally narrow, but the point is they fit differently. I am replacing identical pairs of these shoes, the black are 10 years old and the coffee are 5 years old, and the feel of the shoes seem different....more plastic-y (new) rather than rubbery (old) in the sole, and the fabric tops seem stiffer. Perhaps I'm just so used to the old well-worn shoes, but I don't remember them ever feeling stiff as these do.

I got these to replace an old pair of Keen’s, so I thought I knew what to expect. The footbed was strange on these; too high on the outside of the foot which forces your ankle to turn in.

These shoes feel great even with little arch support. I like the style. I washed them when I received them as a plastic, rubber smell was pretty strong. Even with the plastic/rubber sole, I am deciding to keep them due to how great I feel walking in them. I wish keen would find a way to make a more natural sole. I have concerns about wearing plastics/rubbers next to my skin as it is now being shown that elements of these can enter the body. However, it is a great design, will put a spring in your step and is a good shoe!

I ordered a half size bigger than I usually wear and it was perfect. The color of these shoes however is not as pictured. They are a very dark wine color and so I'm sending them back. Really wanted pink for a change.

Good fit, might run a tiny bit small

Very cute color; it felt too wide for my foot and rubbed in the insteps

I wear a size 10 medium, and although these fit well, they made my feet look really long. Yes, I'm a little sensitive about this since I'm only 5'7", but not all shoes make my feet look as long as these did. Had to return them.

These are not nearly as cushy as the Newport or Venice styles, but are lighter. I don't think they would be as good for all-day wear so am returning them.

Loved this shoe! They looked wonderful, not clunky at all, and were mostly comfortable. I just found the EVA footbed to be too hard for my tender feet. If that’s not your problem, I recommend these shoes.

I wish they were a little more cushy, but all in all a great outdoor sandal. Look forward to walking on the beach!

These are very cute Keens, not quite as chunky as some of the others, but I did notice that they are quite narrow. Likely great for someone who doesn't need just a little extra in the toe box.

fit and size were fine....not as heavy as similar Keen styles...still a bit clunky

Comfortable shoe, except for the fact my big toe would catch on the open hole above it, which would drive me nuts, so I returned them. Otherwise, very comfortable for my wide feet.

The toe band placement was a little off for me. My little toe didn't make it under the band, and felt a little vulnerable to getting caught. I planned to use this shoe for day hikes in slightly rough terrain and didn't want to take the chance that I'd catch it on something.

I have been wearing Keen Whisper for about 8 years and currently own 6 pair of this particular style. This shoe provides great support and is wonderful for those of us who have joint aches and pain. My son's podiatrist told me that he wouldn't wear any other shoe brand. Consequently, I've purchased Keens for my son, as well. Personally, I love the Keen Whisper but the problem I have is that there needs to be better quality control of sizing. My Keen Whispers are all size 9 with one exception but the fit is very different on some of them. One pair fits so snugly that I don't often wear them but I have other size 9's that fit great and even other 9's that are a bit loose. I would give Keen Whisper 5 stars if the sizing issue were resolved and I'd probably buy them more often if I were confident of the fit. Keen needs to do better with the uniformity of sizing, otherwise, this is an absolutely great shoe that I'd wear all the time if I could get away with it!

I have problem feet, so I am writing this on the assumption that there are others with problem feet as well. I really wanted to like these shoes, and at first, I thought they were great. But as I wore them around my family room, I realized the shoe was rubbing the top of my big toe (the top of the nail.) I thought perhaps I'd ordered a size too small (or that they ran small) until I realized that where the rubber sole on the front of the shoe wraps up and over the front of the shoe and connects to the regular part of it, there's an interior seam that rubs uncomfortably against the top of my toe. I guess this means the toe box isn't quite high enough for my feet. If it weren't for that, I'd love these shoes. As it is, I'll have to return them.

Ordered a half size up following other reviewers, it was the right choice. Found them oddly narrow in the middle of the foot and they dug in funny, which I've never had happen before They are what they are, and what they are is less form than function - that said, they weren't nearly as bulky and goofy as I expected

My old Keens were great when I bought them about five years ago when I went to Viet Nam. THOSE shoes also walked me around Europe a few times and on a trip to Japan; they were washed and came out perfectly. The new pair, which I think ill be fine, are a great color BUT they feel like less of a walk the world sandal...just a little light feeling...and I hope they will last me on several more adventures!

I absolutely love theses shoes. I have a pair in green, and I wanted another pair in case they were discontinued. This pair just feels smaller than the ones I have now. I think maybe I need to order up a half size in Keen shoes in general now. They are awesome shoes though, and I highly recommend them.

Cute and comfortable, but if you have high arches or specifically shop for shoes with good arch support, these won't do it for you.

I have an older pair of whisper Keens and they have served me well. I bought another and was a bit disappointed as I noticed a slight, but important difference... The soft neoprene that provides cushion and comfort is limited to the heel and a there is a different material under the straps. There is less of the material on the sides of the stiff straps and it doesn't have the cushion effect. I don't remember my original pair as stiff on the soles for bending and a hard surface for my feet. I am trying to wear and flex them around the house before my trip. Maybe washing will help? I almost thought they could be counter fit at first but Keen doesn't have that problem. Keens are very popular but they shouldn't change these attributes so they can be the reliable shoes their fans depend on!

Attractive looking, well designed and quality materials but they were way small. I typically wear 7 1/2 - 8. The 8 1/2 were a tiny bit short; I felt like my heel extended beyond the sole by a little. The size 9 was altogether too big and too long. So I kept the 8 1/2 hopefully they will work. I plan to do some light hiking in these so the Keen toe cover is essential. Love Zappos for allowing me to find just what I want.