Customer Reviews KEEN Briggs II

I absolutely love this shoe but it ripped out at the seam just after my one year warranty expired. I'm still wearing them, but there's a good size tear in the right seem of my right shoe!

This is the 6th pair of Keens that I've owned. Each one I wear until they're so worn out I just have to buy a new pair. So far the Briggs II aren't letting me down. They're super comfortable right out of the box & have required little to no breaking in.

These shoes are really great. I've had four pair of them now and I spend every day in them. I still have all four pair, and while some are a bit worn, they still are viable. They are totally comfortable, maybe the most comfortable shoe I've had, and since I'm 57, I've had a few pairs of shoes. The best thing I can say is that I'm a big guy and I recently bought a pair of these shoes a week before a week long trade show in Vegas. And while anyone who knows anything will tell you not to wear new shoes to a show, I was confident that I would be just fine, and I was. Comfortable from day one. I'm sold on Keen Shoes and I love the Briggs II.

Bought these to replace my husband's old pair of Keen Briggs. He wore the last pair out. He loves these shoes. They are comfortable and he does wear them every day to work. He is on his feet most of the day. His feet are slightly wide and there is plenty of room in the toe region. Would recommend these for comfort as well as style. Zappos is great with service as usual.

The Briggs II are very similar to the original, but I took a half size smaller. Not quite as much padding as the original, but they are still very comfortable.

Great shoes! I wear them every day and they are extremely comfortable. Everybody needs a pair of Keens in their life!

Very similar to my Keen Bandon Lace WP's. I put these on this morning and there's no break-in time needed. These have been comfy from the get go and I know will get better with time. Super sturdy, great leather, soles and ergonomic insert with ample arch support. I would love to get my hands on another pair of the Brandon Lace WPs. Keen is awesome!

I have a large foot (15) and these are great shoes. Comfortable from the first time I put them on. I will definitely buy another pair of Keen shoes.

I have been wearing the same style show for 4 years now. This is my 3rd iteration. If you have never worn Keens, make sure you order your true size, not the 1/2 or full size up to accommodate store bought shoes. They will feel tight because they are true to size, unlike many store bought shoes. They are comfortable and light. They have good support without being cushy. I run in these shoes with no foot discomfort. Highly recommended.

I looked for this exact shoe is several retail stores, but they didn't have my size in stock, or didn't care this style. By ordering through Zappos, I received exactly what I wanted in a few days.

Follow up to my previous review (December 2011)... 1 month of wear (break in required), comfort was near the original Briggs design. After another month or so, I feel these are their equal in terms of overall comfort. Also, they are without a doubt higher quality than the original design (which was prone to failure in the stitching. I went through 2 pairs). 2 complaints: the new design is less breathable, so can get a little hot in summer, but still tolerable (and desirable in winter), the treads wear relatively quickly (but I've seen worse). Wear them to work frequently, hiking occasionally.

Great shoe. One of the good ones. Too bad Keen is no longer offering a wide variety of wide toe box shoes anymore. This my second pair of Briggs. In my humble opinion, I believe the first pair was more comfortable right from the get go, though.

My husband loves these shoes. He is on his feet a work all day in the elements and he just absolutely lives them.

I wear a 4X in New Balance and these fit real good. Added inserts to make my old dogs stop barkin'. After 3 foot operations, I've finally found a shoe/boot I can wear all day.

Great shoe! I wear this shoe at work, extremely sturdy sole, good in the rain.

Broke both of my heel bones in a ski jump landing. The shape and cushion of these Keen shoes provide the support I need.

I have been wearing these shoes daily for a week. I bought them for work and spend most of my time walking or standing outside. The toe box is extremely comfortable and the overall foot support is good for me. The sole works well on paving and grass and I am very satisfied with the overall product. Like other reviewers I would have preferred a longer tongue but it does not seem to want to slip down in to the shoe. Best shoe I have had for many years.

This is my second pair of these shoes and they are great. I wore the first pair out, but it took some time. They are well worth the money as they are well made and oh so comfy. The traction and the support they give is better than any shoe as good looking as this that I have seen. I like them so much I got a second pair in another color!

I own two pairs of Keen hiking boots, a pair of sandals, and now these Briggs II. My experience is that all Keen shoes are good. Very durable, and comfortable. You can't go wrong with any style you choose.

Briggs II are heavy duty walking shoes. I am 66 years old and have arthritic big toes. The large toe box makes for wiggle room. They are true to size for my 9.5 feet and are comfortable on my high arch. I have worn them out of the box since day one. Got them for our trip to Beijing. A Keen representative recommended this model for lots of walking on hard surfaces. Not a summer shoe but will be fine rest of the year.

Best pair of outdoor/work shoes I have ever owned. A little stiff until broken in, but then very comfortable. The extra-wide toe box & durable construction makes this shoe!

Nice and comfortable shoe for someone on their feet all day. I am on concrete floors for at least 10 hours a day and these shoes do not require and extra cushion. Plenty of room up front for your toes almost like being barefoot.

Just a great shoe. I have so far purchased about (8) pair of Keen shoes. All of them, and especially the Briggs II, offer the comfort and support that are necessary for day-long treks in a hard-surfaced urban environment or up and down rugged trails. Truth is I think these shoes look and work well for all pursuits. I'm forever dusting them off, polishing them up, and "dressing" them up with jeans and a dress shirt. To me, comfort is inseparable from style.

The Keen line has been part of my recovery from plantar fasciitis. There was a time, several years ago, when I couldn't walk the 10 or 11 blocks from the pool to my house after going for a swim. And I couldn't stand for more than a few minutes at a time. Starting, I think, with a Merrill product, and now continuing with the Briggs model from Keen, I have been able to make a recovery. In fact, two weeks ago, I shocked myself by going on a long, vigorous walk. When I got home, I did the calculations: I had been striding with power for 100 minutes nonstop! Keen is not the only thing going for me: I also use microstimulation (an old-fashioned boot-cleaning bristle-brush device). Cold water and a cold end to every shower is also essential, as is professional massage therapy and stretching on my own. Also, don't forget to get progressively bigger shoes as you age: a half-size bigger every five or 10 years (I am 55). But my Keens are definitely part of the mix, and I recommend them for anyone with plantar fasciitis.

Received these Keen Briggs II shoes from Zappos quickly and the ordering process was easy. The shoes are very comfortable with a style well suited to the culture and environment of the Pacific Northwest. I owned and wore out a previous model of the shoe (Briggs I?). Those shoes were a little bit clunkier and may have had a slightly wider toe box. They fit my wide, flat feet perfectly. This new model fits well but I like the old ones better. I have difficult feet to fit because my left foot is a full size bigger than the right. I buy for the bigger foot. The Keens are the only shoes that I have found acceptable and the only shoes I wear.