Customer Reviews KEEN Whisper

These fit my feet like a glove -- I love everything about them . . . except that after about 10 days of wearing them, fairly gently (short walks, going to the park with the kids, etc), the stitching on the inner heel has come apart and there is actually a hole! You can't really see it from the outside because the contrast webbing covers it. This happened on both shoes and both sides of each heel strap :( I like them so much and don't want to return them. Hopefully it is just a fluke in manufacturing and a replacement pair will be the rock solid Keen quality that people know and love!

I bought this sandal in black for general hiking. My mistake. While the sandal is very cute and sporty-looking (I think so anyways), it's just plain terrible for hiking. While they feel comfortable and light on my feet, they offer virtually no arch support. After an hour of moderate hiking, my feet and calves feel achey and painful. That said, these shoes are great for wading in streams,, canoeing, and some light bouldering. They're pretty useless as hiking sandal, or even walking for extended periods around town.

This shoe was difficult to get on and other reviews commented on the wide toe box, but this pair did not meet that criteria for me. It would be so nice if shoe companies would make wides. Zappos can you share data with shoe companies on how many wides or ww are ordered? If so, that would be great!!

Too bulky and frumpy for me. I much preferred the Keen Rose and Keen Bali Strap if you're looking for something a bit more feminine and streamlined. Bali Strap seems better for water sports and the Rose for trails.

Too bad I didn't read the Reviews to see I needed to order a 1/2size larger!. If this is consistent, why not just put it in the Description? I had to order a larger size. Shoes are quite comfy, I'm pleased with the toe protection and style...they do, however, look like little kids shoes. They are rather hard to put on. Although there are lots of straps none are adjustable; the neoprene fabric portion is stretchy, there is no give at the top where you try to get your foot in.

I was looking forward to this hiking sandal but it was a poor fit because I have a very high instep. There is little to no adjustment possible in the straps across the top of the foot--even though the elastic cord laced down the top suggests that there would be. Very difficult to get the shoe on.

I didn't get to wear them because I had to send them back but I am writing this review because it might help someone else decide about these shoes. If you need a wide, these won't work. I am a pretty solid 10, and usually a regular width is fine (although I will sometimes get wide if available.) NO WAY these would fit me. Going to a 10.5 probably wouldn't work for me either, I already had more then enough extra length in the toes. But I couldn't get my feet far enough into the sandal to keep the edge of my heel off of the back end of the foot bed. I'm giving them three stars because I think they are too narrow to be called "regular." I think these should be marked "narrow." And it's too bad because they look great!! I just wouldn't buy them if I really needed a wide shoe.

These are very attractive shoes and I was very disappointed that they are not as supportive or comfortable as the Keen Neport H2 which I love and have two pairs of them. I walked through the house with the Whisper, but in comparison it is missing some cushioning, enough so that I could feel the hardwood floor underneath. So I put on my Newport H2s and for sure they are move comfortable and seem to "meet my feet" in the shoe and I just did not get that feeling in the Whisper. Too bad because the material is nice and a little "dressy" for Keens and give an 'upgrade' feeling. But I sent them back. For all day and walking around on hard surfaces I just didn't want to stay in them that long. The arch support is not the same as the Newport H2, at all.

I wore them on a dry street for a 5k and they felt pretty good. They seem over engineered to me, like there is no reason for all the cords. I prefer Jambu, but maybe these Keens will last longer than Jambus - they do seem well made. These shoes are listed as waterproof, but they have such poor traction that I would not wear them in the rain or on a wet trail or rocks. I slipped and fell on a hilly sidewalk that was barely wet.

Keen needs to offer wide width. When you travel via air to vacation destinations, the feet swell, add putting on socks, which makes a medium width painful. If the sandal was a wide width I would give it a 5, but I have to return the sandals.

I purchased these over a year ago with the idea they would be good work sandals (I walk a lot) and a great weekend sandal (Kayaking and SUP board). The only good thing I can say is the footbed is nice. Otherwise, they cause pain every time I wear them without socks. The side slot is cut so that when I walk a short distance it moves enough to expose my pinky toe. I had hoped that they would break in: but they never did. The toe guard also cuts into my toe after more than an hour of wear. I really liked the look and hoped it would get better but it has not. I wish I had returned them within the 365 days but now I am stuck with an expensive pair of waterproof sandals that I have to wear socks with. That makes me sad.

These have a good fit for my slightly narrow feet, but not much arch support. I don't think they would be comfortable enough to justify the price.

Footbed uncomfortable to me. I can feel the lines and grooves on the ball of my foot. Yuck. Hate them. My pinky toe tries to poke out the side. Stupid, not even stretched out or broke in yet. I had to order a size up. Still uncomfortable Don't buy these! Had them for 5 months wore them 3 times. Waste of money. My husband bought his own Keens and I have to say they stink the odor is horrible and they claim to have microban whatever. Have to wash them in the washer weekly.

The jade green is really great looking. But given my chronic back pain, the shoe didn't offer enough support—side to side or arch support.

I wanted to love these shoes, I really did. But they hit the tops of my feet at all the wrong places. Maybe a different style.

I bought the Keen Whisper as a great summer shoe for my overseas travels. They have come in handy. I like, not love them. Pros: lots of open space, the tie system works well, the bungy makes it stretchy where needed. Con: I don't love the rubbery bottom though it is cushioned it tends to make my feet warm. I could use more arch support but for most people it would probably be ok. For me, my feet start to hurt after about 45 minutes walking around, but I probably need orthodics, so I wouldn't use this as a basis for anyone who doesn't need additional arch support. They also look a bit clunky on my feet, especially the front.

I was looking for a pair of shoes for an upcoming trip to Italy anticipating a lot of walking. These shoes were too narrow; I have slightly wider feet, but not to the point where I wear wide shoes. My friend recommended this pair - she absolutely loves them. For me, the snugness was just too much and I'm sure my feet will swell as I walk for twelve days. I wasn't crazy about the style anyways, so I wasn't really that disappointed anyways. I found a great alternative: Teva Tirra. Similar support, cuter because they look more sandal-y, and the velcro will be great so I can loosen as my feet might swell as well as tighten if they stretch a bit.

Lace broke three days after receiving. Zappos sent me a new pair right away. I love the customer service! Rubber footbed is very warm for summer.

I would give these a 4 or 5, except I have bunions (so the stars more accurately reflect my experience with them) and my foot will not go (or stay) all the way in the shoe because of the way the straps sit across the foot. So, my feet always end up a third or halfway back in the shoe with my heel falling out of the back. Again, my structural defect, but for those of you with bunions, take note!

Would love to get a pair but they never come in larger sizes for women. A mans is just too wide. Love the look though. It is unfortunate to send a comment I need to fill in all the blanks since I have never tried tthe product.

I got 3 Keens to try - Newport, Whisper, and Venice H2. I'm looking for a good water shoe for an upcoming cruise. The Venice H2 were the best for me. The sizes in these shoes are so different. I typically wear an 8 or 8.5 (sometimes 7.5 in sandal) but these were off. In the Whisper, I had to go up to a 9 and they still made my feet feel constricted. I would not suggest the Whisper for anyone with wide feet. These were the cutest out of the 3 I tried, but unfortunately comfort is more important! The Newport had a higher quality and solidity than the Whisper, but they were a little too heavy. Seemed like a nice shoe though, and the 8.5 worked fine for these. The Venice were the most comfortable, while still looking somewhat cute. They are lightweight but still solid. The adjustable straps will be perfect for once wet. Zappos rocks! Look no further, this is the best online store!

These were great for hiking where we ended up in creeks and rivers a lot. One thought, though: they fit very strangely. The top part of the shoe felt tight and the heel was very loose. If I tightened it enough that my foot stayed in the shoe, the rest of my foot felt squeezed. It was fine when the shoes were wet but the rest of the time I felt like my feet were hanging out of the back of the sandals. It didn't end up being a problem but it's something to be aware of.

These were really cute, but did not notice they have plastic sole, so feet were sweaty even on a cool day. Walked for half hour and got blisters.

I have a wide foot, I had tried on the Newport style of the Keen's and the 10's fit very comfortably. When I ordered these they were long enough, but not nearly wide enough.

Very uncomfortable! I was so excited to finally get a pair of Keens as my children have worn them for year and the bottom has no support, they were hard on my feet and I ended up returning them. I'll try a different style.