Customer Reviews KEEN Whisper

Wanted to love these but I had issue with the narrowness of the shoe. The toe box was roomy enough but the rest of the show squeezed my flesh out of the straps. I don't usually wear a wide shoe but my feet are not narrow either. I think I had had a slightly more narrow foot, I would have been sold. Also, seemed to immediately rubbed the insole of my foot - not a winner for hiking for me. I bought 2 sizes to try on and had the same issue with both. Bummed. Otherwise, very cute.

If you're looking for comfort, this is a great shoe. It's not as pretty as some of theirs have been, but your feet sure love it, no matter the looks.

I really like the comfort of my new Keen sandals. Only one complaint. The sole doesn't allow for breathing and makes feet sweat. Fit is true. I wear 81/2 and it was perfect for me.

Cute, but narrow. I have small, wide feet with a bunion and these are just too snug for comfort. Sending them back.

This particular style seems to run rather narrow. Sadly, I have to return it. Nevertheless, cute style, colors very vivid.

Nice shoe and very comfortable but I purchased these along with the Merrel Cabrian Pull. Sorry Keen - no comparison! The Keen shoe is larger and boxier. It does not feel as flexible or appear as well made as the Merrell. The Merrell just had a better fit, overall look and toe support. Had to send the Keen back in favor of the Merrell. If I had not ordered the Merrell and had them to compare with this shoe, I probably would have kept these as they were fairly comfortable.

I wasn't as happy with the Keen Whispers as I hoped to be. On the plus side, they have the Keen quality and durability; they are definitely the lightest Keen shoe I have purchased. On the down side, they were a bit smaller than I expected when I ordered my usual size; if a you like a shoe that fits like a glove, you will like these. I need a bit more room in length and toe box that I get in Size 8 in the Newport, for instance.

This was a good sneaker for my trip to the Galapagos. It didn't dry as quickly as I had hoped, but it was good for the hikes and it was nice that I was able to walk in the water without worrying about ruining my shoes.

I have wide feet & these were not wide enough for me. I should have looked for these in a wide size. I'm hoping they will stretch out. After wearing for an hour or more, my feet were sore.

I love Keens! These are super comfortable. They are a little snug but they are really lightweight and can be worn for hours.

Great outdoor sandals, but be sure to buy them snug enough if you plan to hike up any hills. The strap above the heel stretches backward when going uphill, and your foot slides back out of the footbed. This is uncomfortable and causes blisters.This may have been more of a problem for me because of my narrow feet, I returned for 1/2 a size smaller, and they are much better! Zappos was wonderful about the exchange.

Absolutely loved these for our recent vacation to Wyoming. Tromped through the trails, streams, etc without even a hint of a blister. Unfortunately, they still end up with the infamous "Keens Stink".

Very comfortable, even with my narrow feet. Stays on in the water. Would recommend for water sports or very casual days. Just wish someone would make sport shoes for those of us with narrow feet!

The Keens are not attractive shoes, but I really needed this type of shoe so I ordered the whisper as they are supposed to be the most narrow style in the Keen line. They are about average width, they do have an adjustable cord which helps, but they are still not narrow enough. The instep isn't quite high enough for my foot so my feet don't slide forward as much as they should leaving a gap at the toe. All that said, they are comfortable. I just wish outdoor type shoe companies would make some narrow shoes - athletic and outdoor types have narrow feet, too.

Good summer active sandal - I got these for the beach and riding my bike. I like the toe protection. This is my 3rd pair of Keen shoes and I've learned to order a half-size larger than my usual shoe size. These feel slightly longer than my other Keens and have plenty of extra toe space but the next size down would probably be too short. I like the ability to adjust/tighten the fit with the elastic cord (what if the cord breaks?). Overall, I like them so far but haven't put them to a real beach test yet.

I was completely disappointed because I have worn the Keen Whisper for many years. My old ones have worn out and I wanted these to replace them. I could not even get them on my feet! The cut now goes much higher up the arch s that it is over the bone and very uncomfortable. In addition, the amount of stretch in the side fabric, which you need to get the shoe on over your arch bone, is almost nonexistent. These shoes in the current style are unwearable for me. I am so sorry that I won't be able to get replacements. Keen--PLEASE go back to your original Whisper style!!! Also the length feels shorter and my toes hit the hard rubber of the inside toe box.

I have bought two pairs of the Newport H2 and have absolutely loved them and worn each pair completely out. I wanted a slimmer and cuter version of an outdoor water shoe so I bought these. They were very cute and I followed the “half a size up” general rule and while they “fit” the toe box area left my pinkie toe in a state of existential confusion- will it tuck under the strap? Will it stick out? It depends! Each step is a new surprise for that toe. If it was a super cute dress shoe I could deal with that for an hour or two- but for an outdoor shoe I need to forget I’m even wearing them. Also, I don’t think I have unusual shaped feet. I’m not putting a picture here because you’ll have to pay for that. But as someone whose feet typically fits into most shoes (not too wide, not narrow, no “outlier” toes) this shoe definitely had a weird strap placement. Back to the Newport H2, which have never caused me discomfort and I’ve worn them through water and sand and all sorts of terrain!

Too wide for narrow feet. Arch support is good however. Heel fit fine, toes had way too much room to feel stable.

These are beautiful Keen sandals -- well made as usual. However, if you have hammer toes, these sandals are not for you. They rub against the toes, making them very uncomfortable. The Keen Newport H2 is a much better choice for those with hammer toes and bunions. Somehow the design of the Newport accommodates these issues in a way the Whisper unfortunately does not.

Just a different shoe than the Size 11 Whispers from a couple of years ago. The former shoe fit well and has been one of my favorite walking shoes. Now there is no good roll to the shoe and they actually made my feet feel tired! The cord apparatus is hard to maneuver.

I would have given these sandals a higher rating but they have little stability, which is why I wanted Keen sandals.

These were uncomfortable. Don’t exactly recall why. Was evident quickly. No arch support.

Unfortunately, the shoe is high on the outside heel, and hit just under my ankle bone, very painfully. I'm going to try Clearwater style.