Customer Reviews KEEN Whisper

I love wearing Keens, but this pair was just too tight to wear. Even though it’s what I’ve ordered before.

You should order up a half size. I live in keen all summer and these are sized differently than my previous purchases, They are not as wide as my others either but going up the half size helps that too. Good support and ventilation as always. Enjoy the easy on and off with the in and out of summer Great customer service, if you need to exchange

I really liked these sandals. But there was just something about them that made me think they weren't going to be super comfortable on longer hikes. I think it was was the rubber that comes up over the toe. Perhaps if they were a bit longer (I think they run a little short) it would have been better, but I was leaving on a trip out west and didn't have time to reorder in a half size up. I might do that when I return from my trip. Other than that, I think they are a great sandal. The arch support is good and the material on the inside around the ankle is very soft and doesn't rub or cause any irritation. The sides of the sole come up slightly around the outside of your foot and makes them feel really good.

After reading reviews I bought a half size larger and they were a little large. I still wear them and they are comfortable. Will buy my really size next time.

Quality seems to vary from one pair to another. The original pair I was sent had tiny sharp knots on the inside at some places where it would rub against my foot. Was sent another pair - that one is fine. One thing I did not like was a pretty strong plastic smell, I do not think Keens had that odor years back. Offgasing fairly quickly. Otherwise - a comfortable Keene :)

The heel kept slipping off. Loved all the other keens I have owned.

I'm not sure how I feel about these. They are definitely more comfortable than the Newport H2 (and so much lighter/slender). I just think they are really ugly shoes and haven't decided if I'm going to keep them.

I really wanted to keep these shoes. They fit fine, felt good. In the end, the bone below my pinky toe poked out between the open spaces on the side of the shoe. It didn't hurt, but I did not like looking at it.

I have pretty flat feet and these are shoes I can wear to hike 12 miles, so the support is great. I normally wear an 8 1/2 and bought a 9 and they fit really well. Love the fact that I can walk on rocks and they do not get in my shoes. That was a nice surprise. Highly recommend.

Light blue Keen Whisper: color was as expected, very pretty pale light blue. Fit seems to be about 1/2 size too large. I am usually a 7 1/2. I will return and reorder a 7. Even so, they're just as comfortable as I expect Keene to be. I recommend ordering 1/2 smaller than you would usually order.

I was in need of sandals for my trip to Costa Rica, sandals that I can wear when doing various outdoor and water activities. Keen kept coming up as one of the brands to seek and I'm glad they did. I personally never liked the style of these type of sandals,they're not shoes I would normally wear on a day to day. I wore them almost everyday in Costa Rica and they were perfect! Ziplining, rappeling/canyoneering, hiking and inside a river. Ordered my usual size of 7.5, i have average width and flat feet, they fit perfectly and my feet never hurt. I loved that they had the toe area protected but never made my feet feel sweaty or hot. I took off a star because they don't dry quick enough for sandals that are suppose to be used in outdoor activities. Other than that they were great, and the raven rose color worked great in staying neutral with my workout outfits that i was mostly wearing with them. The raven rose is a light color so they obviously get dirty quicker...but i assumed they would but they still look good.

After reading the reviews, I ordered a half size up. When they came my feet were flopping around and my heels were sliding up when I walked. Thank you Zappos for your excellent return policy. Had the size nine that I normally wear the next day. I bought these for an upcoming canoe trip where I'll be jumping in and out of the water a lot so we'll see if they work for that. Right now they are so incredible that when I have them on my feet are protected and temperature comfortable!

I use these for long walks. The first time I wore them, they were so comfortable I walked for about 5 miles and then realized I had gotten blisters. I probably should have worked my way up to that, but I’m still very happy with them.

Great. Really pretty color. The blue ones were beautiful but more stiff and both colors were a half size smaller than my others like this similar style in the same brand.

My feet were swimming in these! I have Keen 8.5 boots so I figured I'd be the same size in these, but definitely not.

I bought these to replace the same model of sandal which I've enjoyed for about eight years. After trying them in my house several times, I found that I can't wear them because the upright support cuts into my ankle. I thought that it might take a little break in period but have concluded that that isn't going to happen. Thank you

I liked the shoe but sadly have to send back because it’s too small.

I bought my first pair of size 8 Whispers in 2014. I purchased a new pair from Zappos three weeks of ago that came with two defects in the left shoe. I returned that pair with no problem. I ordered again the Whisper and it arrived and with no defects. This pair is a 1/2 size bigger than my 4 year old pair because the older pair had fabric that shrunk over my toes due to water wear and my toes felt pressured. My 8 1/2 is perfect. I wore them right out of the box for a river hike. I do wish dirt, pebbles, and sand would stay out of them, but they are supportive of my back and knee which is a priority to me. Thank you, Keen!

I wear a semi-custom insert with these, even though the footbed doesn't really allow it. I lay the two pieces on top. It's a great style for dog walking, because it protects my toes yet is open enough to allow circulation in the hot Florida weather. I also liked another Keen sandal and kept both (even though I really shouldn't have bought both). I like these almost as much as Merrell, but Merrell hasn't had styles that interest me lately. And I like it better than Aravan, plus being less expensive.

Because of the reviews I ordered a half size larger than normal, and that works. I usually wear an 8 1/2 so I ordered size 9 which fits. I like the style because there aren't any velcro straps that I have to undo every time. I just use the pull tab at the heel and pull it on. Lots of ventilation and quality materials.

This is a more delicate version of a typical Keen sandal. I wish I could have kept it but one of my aging feet has developed a bunion, pushing it into the wide range. This keen runs small, so order up a half or maybe whole size. If you have a narrow foot, or maybe even a medium food, this would be a great sandal and not as chunky looking as other keens. I called Keen and learned that it has a thinner footbed than, say, the Newport, so if you need significant cushioning you'd be better of with one of their other shoes. But if you have a health narrow--or maybe medium--foot this would be a flattering, sturdy walking sandal. I envy you!

nice looking shoe and very airy for hot weather but sole is harder and has less arch support than other keens I tried so not as comfortable.

This is the greatest color! I sure wish I could have kept the shoes. They simply ran to small, not at all comparable to most Keen's.

I was hopeful that these would be great, but they are too wide for my foot, so I've decided to try the Ryka water shoe instead. Great, fast, happy service from Zappos!

The blue coral/balti color was gorgeous in person. Although these are wider than the Newport H2, they were still not quite wide enough for my foot. :-( I wish they'd make these in wides. The footbed was so comfy and firm enough to withstand walking/hiking.