Customer Reviews KEEN Briggs II
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62%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
83%"Felt true to size"
78%"Felt true to width"
57%"Excellent arch support"
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All in all I'm pretty pleased with these shoes. They are stylish, reasonably water-resistant, and pretty comfortable on the whole. My one complaint is that there is a horizontal seam at the back where two pieces of leather meet. There is a little bit of material hanging off above the stitch line that rubs against my heel. It can be quite unpleasant on long walks, but it's not so bad as to give me blisters. I don't think it's a craftsmanship problem, just a poor design. I'm not quite sure what they were thinking. I'm going to try gluing the flap against the back of the shoe; hopefully it will help. Regarding Zappos and my purchasing experience I have nothing but praise.
Michael J, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Summary: I'm very happy with my Keen Briggs II. The footbed is nice, and the workmanship seems good. I'd buy these shoes again. Detail: I've never bought shoes online before, and was nervous about the process. I had tried on this shoe in an 11 (at a store), but it was too small. The store didn't have 11.5, so I decided to risk it. The lady on the phone was helpful and reassuring about my ability to return them. These fit nicely! I have very wide feet, and a high arch. I had read online that Keens have a large toe-box, and they do. This is really the first shoe that fits well in years. I usually have to buy 13 Wide (!) in order to get a shoe that fits the width of my 11.5 long foot. The only things I did not like about the shoe were a slight olive color in the brown (personal preference, fixed with water proofing sealant), and the fact that the tongue is sewn to the shoe very "low", below the last eyelet. This can let water into your socks easily if you get snow or rain on the laces. But both of these are pretty minor.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are the shoes I've been waiting for. I wasn't too pleased with my Keen Bandons, but the Briggs II is outstanding. Just like my old Bronx. Feels good. Solid traction. Great support. Easy to wear anyplace, walking or driving. All day comfort right out of the box. The only small problem is that the tongue on the left shoe seems to have been installed slightly off center, a little annoying at times. These are my new "go to" shoes.
Frank S, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Unlike my other 10 pairs of Keens which felt broken in the moment I put them on, these shoes feel awkward and clunky. The laces start very high up compared to my other Keens, and unless I skip the last set of holes and do not lace them all the way up, they constrict my ankle in a funny way. They also feel very tall and "frankensteiny" compared to my other wonderful Keens. What happened, Keen?
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These shoes are sturdy and adequately attractive, but painful to wear because of how the leather folds in on the top of my toes. I'm trying to break them in adequately but don't buy anymore Keens made with this material (having had a similar problem with their boots).
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Keens are the only shoe brand that fits the shape of my foot. I've bought Keens exclusively since I discovered them 3 years ago. The Keen Briggs II is extremely comfortable however doesn't breathe like the other similar Keen sneakers I've worn, so my feet start to stink within a couple hours of wearing them. This is very unfortunate. I will still continuing buying only Keen shoes, but I'm going to try something other than the Briggs II next time.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Really miss the Briggs I, The Briggs II is a drop in quality, fit and finish! I love Keen shoes, they totally went the wrong way with this re-design.
I'd also recommend:
Other models of Keen
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I had high hopes for these, but noticed both persistent squeaking noises on walking and a pinching above the heel which quickly became painful. They were so uncomfortable that I had to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These are great looking shoe, but they are not up for everyday use. I own the laces which look similar to this and it lasted two years and is still running. The only reason I replaced them is because the insole was finally starting to deteriorate. I bought these, (not from Zappos) and have had them for maybe four months. I have had the seem at the top of the ankle repaired from splitting two weeks in while putting them on, and now the seems up where the show bends at the ball are completely unravelled. I hope the Oxford which is identical to my old laces are as good as the old ones. I think the problem with these is the stiff leather. It is not forgiving enough for lots of use. I will still buy Keens, I will just pay attention to the material more.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Love and hate these shoes. Most comfortable and have no problem going anywhere or standing for hours. Wider than most inside and incredibly stable under foot. One huge problem. Soles are worthless - things wear out underneath in about 3-4 months on carpet only. So I bought another pair. I wore them out in 1 week taking them walking 2 miles a day to test my thinking. When you're paying this much you're buying junk to have them so worthless underneath - that's why they're so comfy I guess - soft bottoms. Took them back and the store said Keen wouldn't replace it yet they looked mint condition. The store also said they've had this problem a lot with Keen and had communicated with them about it. Modern Shoe Repair is the store.
I'd also recommend:
Merrill with Vibram sole so they last.
Paul P, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have orthotics and trouble with the joint where the big toe meets the foot. This shoe is my favorite Keen. It's heavy and clunky, but it is very comfortable, fits my orthotic, and is fairly stiff in the mid-foot - exactly what I need. Fabulous support. I just walked around England and Scotland with them, and I felt great. I plan on buying another pair, which would be my third!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I've been a huge Keen fan and have only bought Keens for years now. They make a naturally wide shoe which I need. Problem is they have gone downhill in quality. Whatever material they used to use to make their soles is not the same any more. I still have the very first pair of Keens with the original sole and can still wear them. I have 4 pairs of Briggs and the soles will not last a year and I work indoor on carpet and smooth tile floors. I'll still buy Keen in hopes they up their quality again.
I'd also recommend:
I dont
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Ordered this shoe early one Saturday morning and was thinking that I might receive them by Thursday or Friday of the following week. When I got home from work Monday (3 days) there they were. Excellent service Zappos! With regard to the shoe, I love them! I am a 57 year old, 230 pound aircraft mechanic with fairly bad knees and work on concrete all day. I have tried Merrels and Ahnu's. These shoes are very comfortable and provide good support, the best I've found so far. Con- they are rather warm, so if cool feet are a must I wouldn't recommend.
I'd also recommend:
merrell
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I ordered these shoes for work since my podiatrist recommended them. My feet love them. The support is great and they are very well made. The style is not really important to me. I would recommend them.
D. A, Zappos Customer,
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It\'s not often that I buy two pair of the same shoes, but I\'m making an exception with the Keen Briggs II. Keens are usually a problem for me because they slip off my heel, but the construction of the heel of this shoe prevents that problem. Normally I wear a 10.5 E, but these fit me perfectly in the 11 D; they do seem to run a little short.
I'd also recommend:
ECCO
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 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
Mike, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is what I have come to expect from Keen footwear: comfort and style. The Briggs II does not disappoint. A nice change of casual pace from sneakers as they are more comfortable. They are very well built with durability in mind. I wear a lot of jeans with sport coats and these shoes work very well. This is a very nice shoe.
Geoff E, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Very comfortable. Without a doubt the most butt-ugly shoes I have ever willingly worn. They are ideal for my work which involves laboratory and warehouse work on frequently slippery floors.
Tycho S, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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My husband wears a 14 in dress shoes. He has nerve issues and wanted a shoe that will allow room for toes to move and not be cramped. This shoe does it. Very comfortable. He likes the comfort.
I'd also recommend:
Merrill
Betty, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The stitch immediately below the bottom lace restricts movement at a critical point, the base of the toes, and causes discomfort.
I have an earlier version in which the lacing went farther down toward the toe and find it much more comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is the fifth or sixth pair of Keens that I have bought over the past 4 years or so. Great fit, great style and comfort, but the overall durability could be better. Soles tend to wear out quickly, and I have had some material problems on the inside of one pair.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Excellent Shoes, with good fit and comfort and comfort for wide feet. The one down side is the soles wear out before the uppers do, due to the soft sole rubbler.
I am on my third pair, so the comfort overides durability
Surfntaco, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have had these shoes for a year. This was my first pair of Keen Shoes and they are very comfortable right out of the box and after a year they are the first shoe I select when I am looking for a comfortable casual shoe. My only complaint is that the souls of the shoe have developed holes in some of the softer center tread and will allow water to migrate from the bottom.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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After a brief wear in period, these shoes fit like a well worn leather glove! They are impervious to the wet and sure-footed on light to moderate trails. Best of all, I can wear them straight from the trail to my favorite watering hole!
I'd also recommend:
The North Face
Christopher D, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I really like Keen's product: the look, style and fit. They seem to run true to size. This shoe is very comfortable, except the back rises too high, pinches and irritates the ankle.
Jerry, Zappos Customer,
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