Customer Reviews KEEN Whisper

Within two weeks of having this shoe, the sole came off one of them. Thankfully crazy glue came to the rescue, as I was camping at the time and had no other options. Otherwise, this is a great shoe - easy to put on and take off, comfortable, lightweight and water-friendly.

I loved the previous pair of Keen shoes that I bought, so when I was going to England and worried about rain, I bought another pair as a backup, in case mine had to dry out. It did not work out. While the shoes felt normal when tried on, when walking they became tight and cut into the sides of my feet. They hurt me and I wound up walking in wet shoes, since I was right in my fear about rain in England. When I returned home, I brought the shoes to a cobbler to be stretched. $6 later, I have not worn them enough to see if the stretching helped, but wear them for short intervals, to ensure that my feet will not hurt when walking long distance. Very disappointing and why many people admonished that I should not buy shoes online.

I\'m giving this product a 3 overall only because the Keen Newport is far superior! By normal standards, this is a good sandal, but if you\'re looking for something exceptional, go for the Newport!

These shoes are very very comfortable. My big disappointment is that my feet sweat in them and eventually smell if I wear them all day.

I have all kinds of foot problems including bunions, heel spurs, a hammertoe, and plantar fasciitis. I wear custom-made sport orthotics with my Easy Spirit Romy shoes almost all the time in order to keep my problems in check. The Keen Whisper is a comfortable shoe and does not bother my bunions, but the sandal does not offer enough arch support for my needs. I still wear them for short periods of time but not when I need to do a lot of walking. I do not think they would work well for someone with wide feet. They fit my narrow feet fine and are true to size.

Sizing seems off--I wear a 8.5 in the Presidio and Voyageur Mid hiker, so I started with 8.5, but it was huge. Tried 8, still huge. Tried 7.5, which fit, but the top of the rubber toe cup is shorter than the Newport\'s and it\'s angled down, so my big toe nail kept catching on it (in both the 7.5 and 8). Definitely a sleeker, more feminine version, but didn\'t work for me because of that toe cup issue. The Newport is perfect, though.

I’m sorry to say that I am returning these shoes today. After owning a pair of Keens for three years, it was time to add another pair to my wardrobe! I absolutely LOVE my old Keens, but I wanted a softer more neutral color than the red ones that I have and I thought these would be great. HOWEVER, when I got these, they are way too narrow and tight and there is NO arch support! Not comfortable at all! I am very disappointed because they are smaller and more feminine looking. I guess I will go back to the style I have.

Overall, I am disappointed in the Whisper. It does not have Keen's wide toebox which I've appreciated in the Newport and Venice sandals. Nor is the arch support as good as my other Keen sandals. It IS extremely lightweight and flexible, which was my main reason for buying them, so I shouldn't complain because they are not as perfect as my other Keens. Be sure to buy your true size. I always buy 1/2 larger in Keens & had to return for true size.

First, I read the reviews and ordered up since I have wide feet. I did not expect to have to struggle to put them on. The opening was quite narrow and didn't stretch much. Once I got them on, they were too long but the width was fine. WTH. Definitely going back...sigh.

a bit snug, feels stiff, not flexible, the inside bottom, where the foot sits on, very rough, uncomfortable. returned

Style: classic Fit: ½ size smaller in this style sandle

As other reviewers mention, Keens are not what they used to be. I hope the company is listening. Specifically, (1) it's narrow---old Keens fans would never expect that, (2) there was little arch support and not much cushion under the foot, (3) the ankle opening was so narrow that my foot could barely get through it (and the ads still advertise "easy on and off"). Sadly I returned them and still haven't found my new sandals.

Loved these shoes...if only they came in wide.

I have an older version of these, which are worn out. These run very small - go up a half size. They are also more narrow and "pinchy" on the outer foot/toes. returned.

I'm disappointed but the shoe was too tight. It seems to run small.

I own three other Keen Whisper sandals which I have had for many years. I love them! This is the second time this year I have ordered this shoe. Hopeful that the second pair would fit like those I've owned previously...nope! Too high on the ankle and a seems a bit too short. I give up on it. Zappos is wonderful...not their fault.

Unfortunately, Keen changed the design of this sandal. The ankle area is now smaller and very uncomfortable compared to the old style.

There was something wrong with the way the it was molded, with a little sharp piece sticking up under my right heel. I will try to exchange for another pair.

I purchased these because they were recommended for Plantar Fasciitis and arch support. They were awkward to put on, too wide for my foot and didn’t have enough arch support. Also, they were not very attractive and they squeaked when I walked.

I was hoping others were wrong about the arch in these because they are so cute, but they were right. There is no arch whatsoever, something that I count on an come to expect from Keen. I also ordered up a half size based on reviews and the shoe is too big on me. On to other styles . . .

Side straps were very rough. It would be difficult to wear these without socks. Wanted a pair for walking on the beach. Will try another style.

Sad to say these were similar to another pair I got in 2016, and I don’t like the footbed feel. It’s plastic like. Might be good for trekking in water, but not for me.

While the fit of the 10.5 was about right, the 11 was too big. I do not like the plastic feel of the sole. I am trying to replace a pair of Keen I bought in 2012 before a trip to Washington DC which I knew would involve a lot of walking. These did not fit the bill, mainly because of the footbed.