Customer Reviews KEEN Whisper

I wanted a not-so-clunky athletic sandal, and loved the brindle/orchid color, so grabbed this shoe 1/2 size larger than my old Keens (my feet got a little bigger post pregnancy). Well, the shoes definitely looked better in person, but the size was off (actually needed a bigger size). That was probably more my fault. Anyway, even knowing the size I had was a bit small, I still was surprised that the thinner straps did not feel good against my feet on the sides. Seems my feet like the thicker straps of the Newport H2 (though that one has the clunky look I was trying to avoid). I returned these, but still love Keen shoes. FYI, I have medium width feet and typically wear size 8.5.

Great hiking shoes for Hawaii, could accommodate wet/dry/climbing conditions. I did have blisters on balls of feet as I cinched them up too much at first. Whisper version of Keen best for narrow feet...I tried another Keen style but too big/clowny for me. That being said, I had to send back first pair and order another. Zappos was awesome with free overnight shipping and return shipping. This was unexpected and appreciated as my time before the trip was limited. Thanks Zappos!

Very comfortable shoe and not as bulky as some of the other similar Keen's...wish it had a little more arch support.

I took these shoes to Africa in place of Tevas. They are comfortable, light and good for moderate walks. They clean up nicely. They can be rinsed off and are good to go. They are not sturdy shoes, but I was not expecting that.

I've had these for two years now. I ordered my usual 8.5 since I have wide feet, but could definitely have gone for an 8, especially since the 8.5 looked a little clownish on me. I kept the 8, though, as I didn't have time to exchange. When I tighten the shoes, the excess in the toe part does fit more snugly, but the strap ends up digging into my toes. Also, they do get smelly, even when I wear them with socks. Even so, I've gotten a lot of use out of them, and just noticed that there are small cracks forming in the sole where it bends when I step. I probably won't buy them again, though I can see why folks like them.

I love these sandals, however they are smaller than I thought they would be making them too narrow for my feet. I cannot wear them for longer than an hour. I will be looking at men's Keens to see if my foot's width can be accommodated comfortably.

Soft inside, very comfy. Felt a tiny bit too small (short) but the next size up would be way too big. Very nice that its more narrow than my other Keens.

I love this shoe...unfortunately it runs narrow. My size rubbed and a half size larger was way too long. I wish it fit.

Love these shoes! Super comfortable and very durable. I think they're cute, but understand they are not the "sexiest" summer shoe. Love that they are waterproof too! Great for street festivals and summer commuting.

I normally wear an 8 1/2 but needed a 9 in this shoe. Did a lot of walking while on vacation and it was pretty comfortable.

I'm glad I tried this shoe on in a store before I ordered online - I always wear a 9.5, but needed to order a 10 in this style, because otherwise, my flat arch and wider foot spilled over the instep a bit. (Though I know Zappos is awesome at returns, I didn't have time to wait for an exchange since I was going on vacation and wanted to bring the shoes along.) This 10 fits good in the instep, though it's a little long in the toe. This shoe is great for those that don't need much arch support, like me. I love the funky color, and have yet to have an odor problem with them though I've worn them nearly every day for a month. The light weight and ability to wear them with all styles of clothes is very appealing. Well done, Keen.

The shoe is true to size and very comfortable. I could wear them all day, everyday and do! However, I have had to restitch the fabric twice and now have to do it again. The stitching doesn't hold!

Nice light shoe, but narrower than most keen's and not enough support. Had to return it.

Added insole for better arch support and now it is the most comfortable, true to size sandal I ever owned and it's very chic. Bought the coral and people often ask about it. Highly recommend it.

I loved the color of these shoes (I ordered the dark red) but they were too narrow for my wide foot and offered no arch support so unfortunately had to return them.

I'm happy with these shoes. The Whisper toe box is narrower than the Venice style, which I usually wear, but they still work for my foot. Comfortable soles, decent arch support. I would order these again.

This style did not fit my feet, so back they had to go (so grateful for Zappos excellent customer service! It takes the fear out of show buying online). I typically wear and 8.5, which in this style was too small- the 9 was way too long in the footbed.

Extremely cute sandal. I was disappointed though because the arch support was non-existent. I thought Keens would give my foot support.

So comfortable. It hugs your foot and provides great cushioning from harsh terrain. Way too pricey though. The open back makes for a flip-floppy feeling and I can see where pebbles and other debris could find their way into the shoe under certain conditions, like walking through sand or other loose ground.

Comfortable and very versatile shoe that I could wear for work (requiring closed toe). A down side might be that my feet get hot with the non-absorbent sole. Rugged construction but not a bulky feel. Love them!

I bought these sandals because I had another pair of Keen sandals and was impressed with their durability. I love the color and style of these beet red sandals. My only recommendation would be to order up half a size. I'm a true 7.5 and these sandals definitely feel a bit small.

I got this in sweet grape/neutral gray for my mother. We love the color, and she really enjoyed the comfort of the sandal.All was well between them until she got the Keen Venice H2. Now she favors the Venice shamelessly over her Whispers! The Whisper has little arch support and it seems to force one's heel off the back of the foot bed, as others have also noted in their reviews. The Whisper is true to size, light and feminine. But again, the strange issue with the short heel is a fault that will lose a star with me (us.) But overall, a nice sandal. Just save your longest walks/hikes for your Venice or your Newports.

These would have been perfect, but they must be built on a curved last. They also were pretty narrow.

I really wanted to keep these, but I can't get past the fact that my foot slides off the back. I should have listened to other reviewers who said the same thing. No matter how much I tighten the strap, my foot still slides off the back. It's comfortable and fits everywhere else, just not in the heel. Sadly, I'll be sending these back. Thanks to Zappos for their awesome customer service!

One of the most comfortable pairs of sandals I've worn. Toes are well protected (a major concern for me after a recent broken toe). I did have some rubbing and blistering on my pinky toes and the balls of my feet while initially adjusting to these sandals. Granted, I'm more prone to blistering than many and it was no worse than adjusting to the cheap sandals I used to wear. Great for casual wear around the city with pants, or skirts and appropriate for casual workplace wear. Haven't tried hiking in them yet, but it seems like they will work well for light to moderate difficulty trails.