Customer Reviews KEEN Balboa

Very cute shoes. I got the orchid color and I love it because I think it will be versatile with different color crops.These sandals feel very comfortable and the design is unique. Toes are not completely exposed, but just enough for summer comfort. Overall, the arch on Keen sandals hits my foot just right. I seem to have a problem with this with some other brands of sporty sandals.

Extremely comfortable out of the box. I walk a lot and stand all day at work (I'm a massage therapist) and this shoe works. The styling is unusual, with the toe protection for the two larger toes, which I happen to like. AND Zappos changed my standard shipping to expedited shipping as a nice little surprise. Thank you, Zappos!

This shoe kept my feet happy for nine days walking Walt Disney World -- and I didn't even break them in before the trip! WOW! How many shoes can you find that accomplish that. They are very comfortable and cute. I have never purchased Keen footwear before -- but I will certainly try the company again. These are a winner!

Love, love, love these Keen's. Very comfortable. I was able to workout on a trendmill and eliptical machine with them and, they are perfect for long walks too. I've had a few compliments on them too.

I just received these shoes today and they are wonderful. The fit is perfect and so comfortable. Just glad Keen came out with a new look and they look great on the foot.

Great shoes! Good looking and amazingly comfortable! Another Keen winner! I love them!

Love these! Have a couple pair of Venice H2 and wanted something a little more delicate. These go from walking uneven turf to cobblestones to dinner! They fit like other Keens and slip on and off with ease. I'll probably buy more in other colors.

Love this shoe!!! I would have to say this is one of my more comfortable Keen shoes. Great color and the material is butter soft.

I am ordering my second pair, which means I like these shoes. They are comfortable, versatile, durable and funky. I really like the toe protector. I wore these for 12 days in Italy, walking, walking, walking, and found them very comfortable. They do not have noticeable arch support, but I have trouble with arches and these are very comfortable. I also use these for golf sandals. Two minor cons; the shoes have now faded after a year, which is why I am ordering a new pair. And I normally take a 7½ or 8, and have to have an 8½ in these shoes, because the band over the front of the foot is tight. Even an 8 cuts into the top of my foot. So the shoe feels a little loose, but still comfortable.

Needed something that was more like a sneaker, but that was open like a sandal for walking my dog in the park and on the trails and these fit the bill. Let's face it, they are the cutest shoe in the world, but they are not ugly either and I think they are the best looking shoe of this type. They worked like a charm--took the dog on a trail through the woods in the park and kept my food nice and sturdy. Comfortable and airy too!

I ordered this shoe to replace my worn and stinky Teva Toachi closed toed sandals (discontinued). These shoes were not nearly as comfortable as my old Tevas (but far less stinky!). The arch support was only moderate and the forefoot strap heeds to be adjustable, but isn't. Also, the shoe was a bit too narrow in the forefoot area. Ultimately, I will be returning them because of the narrow forefoot and low arch support. Oh, Teva, please bring back the closed toe Toachi!

I liked my black ones so much last year, I bought brown this year. Pros: great cushioning, flexible but slightly supportive, the coolest (as in your feet don't roast) of all the keen water shoes Negatives: as with all the keens I've had (and I love keens), the soles wear out more quickly than I'd like. If you like how the keen water shoes with the wider toe box keep dirt and rocks off your feet, these won't be quite as effective, Why the bright yellow keen branding on a shoe that could otherwise get away with being a less casual shoe?

The side strap caused instant pain when I put them on. I like the look but they have to go back.

I wanted to love this sandal. Almost everything about it was just what I needed. However, I had to return it because my big toenail kept hitting the top of the toe guard and because another toe would rub against the strap a little. The footbed is really comfortable and the upper is pretty soft and comfortable apart from the issue mentioned.

This is a very comfortable sandal. The only negative comment would be that I was surprised at the lightweight Velcro closure. I think the strap closure should have been more a little bit more heavy duty. Still, it\'s an extremely cute sandal and I am pleased with it.

Great style and like the citron color. I have several pairs of different styles of Keen shoes. Was a little disappointed in the width; it\'s narrower than some of my other Keens which is why I love the brand so much. My foot is regular width and would have liked a little more toe room. Keen should take some lessons from Chaco and improve the arch support in all of their shoes and sandals. Overall, most of Keen\'s products fit well enough and I keep buying them because of their interesting styles.

I ordered an 8 (normally wear a 7.5 or 8) and these were too small. Narrow across the ball of my foot and my toes were on the verge of getting caught in the toe guard. But I like the style. Very light and will try a size 8.5.

I had to return these sadly. I loved the Venice Keen\'s that I have so much I wanted to try something I could where to work. Unfortunately, the strap across the top was just too uncomfortable on my foot. Like the shoe and style but sorry they did not work for me.

Love these sandals! Been looking for something cute and sporty for the summer, and these work great. I love that the toe is covered so I don't have to worry about stubbing my toes like in flip flops. They are super comfy, I'm glad I did order a half size larger. If I'd ordered my regular size, I'd have to return them. Great sandal!

I love this shoe. The style is really good looking on the foot. The sole is comfortable. I would call this a town shoe, not one for hiking. The straps have a comfortable cushion underneath the strap that stretches and keeps the strap from rubbing.

First pair of Keens arrived today. Very cute and lightweight. Can hardly wait to wear them with my summer capris. Love the fact that the toes are somewhat protected. Nice feature of this shoe.

I love Keens. I have a wide foot, especially at the toes, and plantar fasciatis and neuroma, so I need a wide toe box and good arch. This is one of the few shoes I can wear that is comfortable, plus they are cute. That said, this shoe is super cute, the green is a great color, as shown, BUT the way it is designed it kept catching my little toe, which really hurt, so I am returning them. If you get them, order 1/2 size up from your normal size. I am a sz 39 euro/8 or 8 1/2, but a 9 fit me well. Zappos got them to me super fast and has a great return policy, I think my days of going to the shoe store are over! Thanks Zappos!

I consistently wear a size 9 1/2 medium or EU 40, but in this shoe, that size was too short. Also disappointed that the Balboa doesn't have the pronounced arch support of older Keen styles.

So disappointing...I have a few other styles of Keen sandals, and nothing compares to my first-generation Newports. It seems the quality has declined as they've gained in popularity. These have almost no arch support and felt much narrower and shorter compared to other styles in the same size. I loved the look, but the fit was way off this time.

These were bought for the dual purpose of replacing an old smelly pair of green Keens and to match a new shirt. The green color is not really quite as bright as it renders on the computer, but it is still a nice color. I was afraid that my pinky toes would be all over the place with the side hole, but the footbed is nice and wide in the toe area. The toe cap is also nice for stumbling around in rocky areas. I have a high instep and so the strap part of the shoe was less comfortable than I hoped. They aren't the first shoe I reach for on the weekends, but they are good for outdoor fun, wet or dry.