Customer Reviews KEEN Whisper

I bought these because my sister has a pair and loves them. I was not sure about sizing and I cannot truly say they were a full 1/2 size too small, just off a titch. However even with a larger size I think my toes would have been hitting on the right side. They were just not quite right. I wear a 9.5m and ordered the same. I also ordered the Ahnu Tilden V and fell in love the moment I put them on - sheer heaven and a perfect fit! Both of these shoes are fairly nice looking and don't make your feet look big. I really thought I would love the Keen Whisper better. Thank you Zappos for providing free shipping on returns as this gave the option to try two different yet similar shoes. I sent these back today and kept my heavenly Ahnu Tilden V's.

I ordered 1/2 size larger because of the reviews. Fits perfectly. I like that you can get a custom fit by adjusting the laces.

This is my second pair (my first didn't wear out - it was chewed by the dog). I bought them again because of the cushioned sole and the support. I can walk all day with comfortable feet and no blisters. But as soon as I sit down, my feet object to man-made material wrapped so tightly around them, and get too hot and swell. These shoes are for moving around.

These were comfortable right out of the box. I wore them for the first time while touring Lima on a hot and humid day. I wore them for several hours and many miles. My only issue was with the rubber foot bed. My feet are very sensitive and I did get a blister on the ball of my foot.

I wanted to like Keens because people I know swear by them but they never fit me. Turns out I need them 1/2 size smaller than the size I wear 90% of the time. I'm keeping these for my trip to Italy!

These are comfortable shoes with some support and they protect your toes while providing air circulation.

Love these! I need to wear a closed toe shoe to work, but can dress casually. With the hot summer, sandals feel better than gym shoes. They don't have as much arch support as I would like, but still better than what you can buy in the stores.

Comfortable shoes, run a little big...not a true 1/2 size,and they make your feet look big by their design..not a slimming shoe but a comfortable one to run around town in.

I bought these sandals for a biking trip-- normally I wouldn't wear this kind of thing. I bought them a half size larger because of the reviews, but I feel like they are actually a half size too large now. I should have exchanged them. In any event, they are super practical, but I don't find them particularly comfortable.

I bought these shoes for summertime fun around the water, climbing in and out of boats. I call them my frog shoes because of the color. I bought a size 5, after trying a 5.5.

Love these shoes. The fit is great. Style is more slick than an earlier model. My only problem is the dirt and sand that gets kicked up in between the holes.

I bought this style in a different color for my daughter and she loved them. We did have to return them and get a half size bigger. Once we received the bigger size, they fit and she loved them. I decided to buy a couple more, one more pair for her and one for me. We wanted different colors. She liked the grey/green and I wanted the purple/grey. We received them both in size 5.5 which fit perfectly in the other pair. The grey/green is fine, the purple is too narrow and too short for both of us. Evidently size/fit may vary within the same style in different colors. If you buy the purple and you have wide feet like me, go a whole size larger than you would usually. I love them, but the purple is more narrow.

I bought these sandals for my honeymoon in Bora Bora. They are very comfortable and I usually have problems with shoes not fitting well because I need arch support and my foot is narrow. They do run 1/2 size small though. I had originally bought 5.5 but had to exchange them for a size 6. The only problem I saw with these sandals is that they don't have good ventilation. I wore them all day at Disneyland and my feet were hot.

Love these shoes - only negative would be that there is not a lot of tracking for trail hiking - I slipped and fell several times due to little traction.

I bought these for my wife for a trip down the Colorado River. She was not too excited about the style at first but after a week hiking and rafting in the Grand Canyon she was really happy that she had them. They are tough and pretty comfortable considering the alternatives. Though, when hiking through shallow streams, rocks and sand do occasionally get caught in the toe area. Requiring a shake-foot-in water-dance to clear out. They also made pretty funny tan-lines on her feet but she feels the durability and comfort far outweighed the occasional shake-foot and the weird tan-lines. An alternative is the Teva open-toe style sandal which does not get rocks and sand stuck in the toe area but it also does not protect your toes like these do. After a few shots of Tequila, some after dusk jump-rope, and not wearing her Keens, she did manage to loose 75 percent of a toenail anyway.

Really cute, really appropriate for walking in and out of water, really one half size too small and too narrow and not adjustable enough to compensate! Sorry.

I had purchased a pair of Keen Owyhee shoes last summer and loved them. when the Keen Whispers went on sale I decided to order a pair. I found my regular size 9 to be way too long for my foot but the width was okay. Other than the length the Whispers are fine but will wait for the Keen Owyhee's to come on sale again.

Before ordering the Whisper, I read the reviews about ordering up. I totally disagree with this advice. Am now having to return the size 8. Have worn Keen sandals, shoes, and boots for years and have always found true to my size 7.5. I should of stuck with my first instinct. Am crossing my fingers the reorder will arrive before I leave on my trip south.

It's my second pair so they have to be good. Comfortable, lightweight, reasonable support. Nice alternative on warm days when you need something a little more than a flip flop.

First, I wear a size 10 and in all Keens have had to order a 10.5. That fits perfectly. In closed Keens, the 10.5 is too short and I have to order 11's frequently and even then the toe box feels like my toes are bumping up against it. Maybe it's just the hard surface I'm feeling but I always wind up returning them. However, this time, I am looking for waterproof trail/woods/dirt road sandals. I have an old pair of Keen Newports that serve this purpose well except my pinky toe always pops out between the straps so I thought I'd try another style. I don't do serious hiking, but do go for long walks in woods on rocks and dirt trails with occasional uphills that require some traction, wading in lakes and streams with rock beds. I really wanted these. I put them on and they felt great. Lightweight, snug enough, enough arch support for my flat feet. But my left pinky toe kept slipping out between the straps. I tried to make it work, but it kept happening within 5 minutes of walking around the house. I ordered Nevadas and another pair of Newports. Same with the Newports and the Nevada's strap near the arch rubbed my foot too much. A potential blister spot. So back they all went. Hope this helps someone else. If your pinky toe is longer, these should do the trick.

Very comfortable, but NO ARCH SUPPORT. The inner bottom of these sandals are almost flat -- my moderate arch did not even touch the sole. Too bad. Had to return.

I bought these shoes to wear for kayaking and hiking this summer. They did feel a bit small for me and maybe I should have gone up a half a size but the 7.5 works for me. I have tried different Keens and some I need a 7.5 and other an 8. I like the ability to tighten the heel and upper shoe with the same cording. The many colors available is also a plus!

I am looking for shoes that support my high arch. I usually wear Tevas, but the sole bed of Tevas have tiny ridges that actually bother my feet after awhile, so I was looking for another brand. Keen came up in my research, and these looked similar to what I was searching for. Wow - such a comfy shoe, and they looked great on. I was so happy! But no arch support. Zero, zilch, nada. I was heartbroken but had to return them. This is the 2nd Keen I've tried, and I'm now giving up.

I always order Keens a 1/2 size bigger, and the shoe fit fine. This design is not as bulky as ones I have purchased in the past, which I really like. my food is not wide so this shoe fits very nicely.

Love these shoes! Lightweight, cool, and easy to wear in summer. Great for walking. Super comfortable. I already want another pair in a different color!