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117 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

62%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

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3%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

83%"Felt true to size"

78%"Felt true to width"

57%"Excellent arch support"

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I bought a pair of Keen's Briggs II based on my experience with the Keen Austin model. This pair of Briggs II was a replacement for a worn-out pair of Keen Austin shoes that I wore nearly every day for 10 months. They were my favorite pair of casual shoes that I wore for everywhere from work to church. I like the Briggs II's styling more due to the subtle black stitching. My experience wearing Keen's Briggs II is like driving my favorite sports car: the fit is supportive and I can drive everywhere comfortably and look good doing it.
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This is the second pair of Keen Briggs II. I wear them for work most every day and am always on my feet. They are comfortable and are very durable. I like most all of the Keen Product line.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks
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These, and my other Keens, continue to deliver the stability I need in an active shoe since I twist/roll my ankles easily. These are stiffer than my last pair. I have had them about 2 months and they are not showing excessive tread wear, nor are the seams coming apart as others had noted in their reviews. I don’t know why they call this color slate gray, it is (obviously) tan. I have been satisfied thus far.
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Great shoes. The Briggs 11 has a wide toe so they are just what I need for my feet problems. I only buy Keen and I would order these shoes again. I am a woman, but I buy men’s shoes because they fit so much better and this style works great with my jeans.
I'd also recommend:
I only buy Keen.
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Since these shoes have arrived, they have been on my feet. I eat, sleep, and shower with them on. Well maybe not the latter two, but I absolutely love them. The tread is more of a hiking boot tread found on this stylish shoe, making it kind of a walking/trail hiking hybrid which I find nice. Also the soles appear to be thicker than that of the Austin, which I had owned for only 1 year before they had holes which squeaked every time I walked. They are comfortable. Even with the insole that they provide. I usually replace those but so far I've kept mine. The color "grey" is nothing such. It is moss green. Just like the picture. Maybe they should have called it moss-covered stone grey. Sizing. I love that these are amongst the Keen shoes that have a naturally wide toe. Normally I have to look for wider shoes and also find that a wide is too loose. These fit perfect. Onto Zappos. Their price was excellent and competitive. There was no shipping fee - even better. It arrived a day earlier than expected, thanks to expedited shipping (rather than sitting on the order for a few days). So I give Zappos two thumbs up. I would definitely recommend to a friend and would buy from them again myself.
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I bought these shoes as a Christmas Gift. The service was excellent! Zappos upgraded the shipping method and everything was as promised! My son loves these Keens and I love Zappos.
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These shoes are very comfortable and very good quality. My husband works at a hospital and does a lot of walking and uses them every day.
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These shoes are very comfortable. I bought them, wore them twice to work to "break them in", and then took them to Europe for two weeks. Completely fine/comfortable. The only comment I have is that the toe of the shoe curls up somewhat because of the large bumper; therefore, despite the with in the toebox, I had to re-order 1/2 a size larger than normal. I usually take a 10 (US size) and I had to bump up to a 10.5. That said, once I got past the shock of them being the "wrong" size, I was/am completely comfortable. Kids/wife make a bit of fun of the "clown shoe" effect (because of width and bumper), but I don't find the aesthetics a problem. I wear them with khakis and other similar pants; they are not a dress shoe. If this is the kind of shoe you are looking for, I highly recommend them.
I'd also recommend:
My other favorite shoe is the Merrell Passport
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The Keen Persidio shoes are great. I have generally bad feet, yet I put them on and wore them all day. I like the look of them as they are sporty without being an athletic shoe. They were recommended to me by my 90 year old mother who has worse feet then I do, and is still going strong. Zappos service is great, too.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko
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These are the perfect winter shoes as they are waterproof yet are light so you are not exhausted after wearing them all day. They also have excellent traction in wet and snow conditions. This sounds like a snow tire review! They do take a little getting used to on dry pavement as you can trip if you are moving quickly due to the traction. I wore them in Vermont with snow there in November and they were great.
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I am a huge Keen fan. These fit great and look great with jeans. I find them to be a good alternative to sneakers.
I'd also recommend:
Ecco
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I am a huge Keen fan. These fit great and look great with jeans. I find them to be a good alternative to sneakers.
I'd also recommend:
Ecco
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1 found this review helpful.
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This is the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. I was impressed by customer service also. The previous shoe that I purchased, another Keen shoe, started to come unglued around the edges.I had worn them a few times before this started to happen. But when I called customer service they sent me out another pair, different style, before I even sent back the defective shoes. Buying shoes online is risky but Zappos makes a makes it a lot less risky.
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Bought these for my son who delivers mail for the US Post Office in rain, sleet, snow or sunshine. They keep his feet dry and warm; are durable and comfortable. He LOVES them!
I'd also recommend:
Asolo
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I'm a big fan of Keen shoes, having previously purchased two pairs of the original Briggs, originally the Bronx, in recent years. When the time came to get a new pair, I saw these and decided to take a chance.I was a bit worried I wouldn't like the newer look of the new model (I had them all in black), as I was a big fan of the white stitching on the original Briggs. However, the new pair looks very sleek with the black stitching, and is sewn together in a way that makes it look like they will last longer (my last pair of Briggs waqs beginning to come apart at the seams on the front-sides, while the new model is stitched in what looks like a much stronger way). Right out of the box, these shoes seemed a bit less comfortable than my original Briggs did. I believe it has something to do with the leather they used, so the shoes will probably be a bit stiff at first. This stiffness gives way pretty quickly (in personal experience), and now my shoes are even more comfortable than the original. It says in the description that there is some memory foam in the footpad, and while you won't constantly feel like you're walking on someone's mattress, I think it has definitely helped in more long term walks I've had to do.Is there anything particularly wrong with these shoes? Well, again in personal experience, the heel on my right shoe sqeaks a bit when I step. Which is a bit weird. It isn't particularly loud, but loud enough to irk me a bit. I have a feeling I ride a bit heavy on my heels, as my last two pairs of keens always end up with a more run-down heel, but I'd like to give the company the benefit of the doubt and assume it's the way I walk, or something. It's still food for thought. In the end, it'll be a few more months before I can definitively weigh in on the Briggs II. What I can say for sure is that they are at least equal to the original Briggs, and as I continue to break them in I have a feeling they're going to surpass the original in terms of comfort, which is really saying something. Your mileage may vary, but I am pleased with my purchase. I hope you will be, too. As a side note, the star rating doesn't properly show my exact feelings on these shoes, I'd probably give overall and comfort 4.5 stars, but I wouldn't go so far as to drop them down to 4. Especially in terms of comfort, these shoes still have potential to go up as they break in more. Just keep it in mind.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are great. Fit great from the first wear. Very comfortable with good arch support. The leather interior is very soft. The toe box is generous. Great with jeans or with shorts. Would definitely buy again.
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LOVELY SHOE, VERY COMFORTABLE AND FITS GREAT! I WEAR THEM TO WORK EVERYDAY, HAVE GOTTEN A LOT OF COMPLIMENTS TOO.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I just received my slate gray Keen Briggs IIs and I am very pleased. They are true to fit for me and look terrific. I know people are going to comment when I wear them. One thing: The colors of the actual shoes are a little more muted than you see in the Zappo\'s photos, the contrast between the brown and gray isn\'t as pronounced as you see in the picture. But it is no problem for me. This shoes will take very little breaking in and are comfortable right out of the box. I love the big oversized toe box and the sole coming right up over the top of the front. It will keep the leather from getting wet when I walk my dog in wet grass. I wouldn\'t even think of sending these back. They are perfect for me.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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his could possibly be the best shoe right out of the box that I have ever bought,e ven without trying them on first. Open the the box and the first thing you smell is the leather, then the shoe slips on effortlessly as if you have owned them for years. This is a very comfortable shoe with little or no break in period needed. I am on my feet all day working as an overnight express courier, and the Keen Briggs II performed exceptionally. It is perfect for work or a night out on the town. True to fit comfort and style.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shoes are great. I love Keen shoes and wear them daily. This pair fit well right out of the box. True to size and width. Slightly stiff at the collar, but that went away after 2 wearings.
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Bought these on the rave reviews seen elsewhere and at this site. I like these shoes. They took some time to break in for me and are a bit heavy. On the plus they are reasonably comfortable. My feet are very difficult to fit. Would have liked a wider size.
I'd also recommend:
teva
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Not a bad shoe. VERY true to size. I ordered a 10 and should have ordered a 9.5. The build quality is decent, but several inconsistencies. The tongue length is short and the toe cut is different on both shoes. BUT, they are very comfortable for people like me with wide toes and narrow heels.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought these for work, and wore them for 12 hours today. Super comfy, as I expected. A nice thing is that the insoles are removable, so can wear my orthotics with them quite comfortably. After trying several sizes of woman's size 12, I finally resorted to buying mans shoes so that I could have comfort and room for the orthotics. I totally don't regret it, (while I wouldn't wear these on the weekend, they are perfectly fine for work) and these were worth every penny.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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My first 2 pairs of Briggs were the original design, super comfortable and very little break-in needed. But a design flaw seemed to make them prone to splitting at the stitches. The Briggs II certainly seems more durable and, consequently, harder to break in. But now that they've softened up a bit (about 1 month of frequent wear), I am finding the comfort to be at least 75% of the originals, which is not bad. Hopefully they will eventually match the comfort of the original!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I'm a bit disappointed with my Keen Briggs II shoes. This is my third or fourth pair of Keens and it lasted the shortest duration. After 8 months, one of my heels split and water now gets in. My shoe permanently squeaks now and I can't be having that… Sad face.
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