Customer Reviews KEEN Nopo Lace

The Keen Nopo shoes are very comfortable and the fit was true to size. Actually thinking about ordering a spare pair just in case Keen makes changes or discontinues this model. Zappos shipping was great too...got the shoes the day after ordering!

These shoes are sturdy, truly waterproof, and very comfortable. My only complaint is that they come untied multiple times a day -- I've had this issue on several "boots" though, and maybe I just got a half size too big. They were a little stiff in places at first but after a week of wear they started to feel excellent. A common issue I saw was that the black coloring would wear and expose the tan underneath. This happened for me too, but it's not nearly as noticeable as some of the reviews had me picturing...really it's so small it's a non-issue to me personally, in case you were worried about that.

Love these shoes for work, UPS guy. Buy the high tops for winter and low tops for summer. Best and most important part to me is the North Portland bit. Assembled in the USA, Portland Oregon, Cascadia.

Shoe is durable, waterproof, comfortable and fits right for the size. Shoe is good for both work and style/looks are fine to wear with jeans/khakis to go out. This shoe costs somewhat more than other choices but quality and usability are worth it.

I was in the market for a new pair of everyday oxfords and decided to conduct a comparison test among the following brands: Clarks, Ecco, Keen, Merrill, Johnston and Murphy. I selected these shoes based on overall reputation, price, previous customer reviews and style. I had been a loyal Clarks customer for a number of years, but was somewhat disappointed by some recent offerings. Therefore I decided to open up the competition. The Keens immediately struck me as the most comfortable followed closely by the Eccos. They are definitely more booty in appearance compared to the other shoes, but if that doesn't deter you then they are every bit as good if not better than the competitors. Also, they were the only brand manufactured in the US. Zappos messed up the original order, but quickly made amends by sending out replacements.

I bought these for my husband and they are the most comfortable Keens he has owned. They didn't even need a break in period. He can trudge through snow, ice, rain, and dry ground in comfort. He has a high arch and these fit great and offer great support.

Wonderful shoe that has quickly become my everyday wear. Toe box is nice and roomy however my only complaint is that the the top loop of the lace is a little tight. Loosening the laces helps but there is still a lot of material piled up on the top of my foot. While it may not be as pretty as my Allen Edmonds I love that both are made in the USA. Looking to get a pair in black as well!

I am very pleased with the quality and comfort of these shoes, however I had to return one pair because of a cosmetic defect. When the replacement pair arrived (within one day of ordering!), it looked like same pair that I returned.

Purchased these a few days before a trip to Europe and wore them for many miles of walking. They were great. Best part is you can wear them out to dinner as well (not super fancy but good enough when you are on the road). One negative, the black liner made most of the bottom of my socks turn black.

I'm a Registered Nurse and spend 13 hours a day on my feet in a hospital. For the last couple of months, my right knee has been swollen and painful. My orthopedist, and a fellow nurse, both suggested I try changing the shoes I wear. I bought these shoes from Zappos and felt like they offered better arch support and overall footbed cushioning. Plus, the leather on these shoes is absolutely incredible. Soft, pliable and thick. Keen clearly makes a high quality shoe -- I got these on sale from Zappos, so I saved a lot. Plus, since wearing them at work (knock on wood), my knee problems are much better. Thanks, Zappos! Thanks, Keen!

This is a great shoe! I purchased both colors and now intend to buy a couple of spares just in case Keen changes the design.

Ordered these for work. I work outside and am in a unpaved parking lot most of the time. It is very dirty and hard on shoes. I have back problems and didn't want a heavy shoe. These are great. They were totally comfortable right out of the box. I wore them 12 hours the first day. They have great support and were true to size. I also like that I can polish them and they clean up great which is so important for my job. I would recommend these to anyone who is on their feet a lot. Love Keen shoes, my whole family wears them and they are so comfortable. Plus Zappos service is wonderful. What more could you ask? I love shopping online and ordering and having them in a couple of days. Can't say enough good about Zappos and Keens.

Awesome shoe. True to Keen fit. I seem to wear an 11.5 in all Keen shoes. The shoe is a bit warm to wear. After all it is waterproof and more of a fall or spring type shoe.

These are wonderfully designed and constructed shoes. Mine didn't fit only because without the toe bumper there wasn't enough depth for my fat, and sensitive, big toes. When the shoe flexed it hit the toenail. A great new shoe with a design change for Keen.

For the cost of these shoes, I wasn't expecting the inner heel to come apart after just one month. The shoes are comfortable, but unlike other Keens I've owned in the past, which accommodate my double-wide (4E) foot with ease, these are tighter and really hurt the top of my foot ("kill bone", if you're a soccer player) until the lengthy breaking-in process was finished. I still love them, but the quality of the heel inner liner is just too weak for a shoe that looks as if it is actually designed to be somewhat robust (which all my previous Keens have been).

These shoes run "true to size." I wear an 8, and a size 8 fits me perfectly! The construction of the Nopo Lace is high quality, and the style actually makes it usable for a business casual setting. I've worn these shoes for about a week to break them in. I also walked a 5K trail in hot weather to test their comfort. Overall I'd say these Keens are very comfortable, even though they are pretty substantial and even a bit heavy. The outsoles are thick rubber with chunky lugs, which provides excellent traction and cushioning on a variety of surfaces, and the footbed gives good but not excessive arch support. My feet are happy whether walking or running with these shoes. There are only a couple minor things I would improve. First, the included laces are too short, and it's slightly difficult to double lace them to make sure they don't come undone on the trail. Second, the shoes tend to be stiff and squeak near the eyelets when they are cold. Once the shoes are warmed up, which takes only a few minutes of wear, they seem to be fine. Because the Nopo Lace are waterproof, be aware that they will not ventilate as well as sneakers or non-waterproof shoes. However, I didn't have any excessive moisture accumulation during my hot weather walk. Only time will tell if these shoes are durable, but the materials and overall feel of the Nopo Lace do inspire confidence. I'm pretty satisfied so far.

Big Keen fan; have maybe a dozen pairs and another dozen "backups" - discontinued models, etc. These were the toughest pair I ever had. I wear 10.5; they were agonizing in 10.5 Stretched them. Still agonizing...took 'em back, got a pair of 11. Much better but still hard to wear. Brought to local shoe repair who professionally stretched them and now they are basically as comfortable as any other pair of Keens. I wouldn't buy these online unless you have test driven them. Great construction, stylish.

Shoes are well constructed and were immediately comfortable to wear. Others have reported issues with the colors on the sole bleeding through. This started happening on mine after wearing them 3 to 4 times. Overall it's a MINOR issue. The general quality of the shoe is excellent! That said, I did reduce the overall score because of it. Keen: It's disappointing that you'd allow this flaw to reach customers. These kinds of flaws diminish the quality and lifetime of the shoe. For the price, I expect to be clear of silly issues like this. Please do better next time!

Good looking shoe, unfortunately not the typical Keen fit. Very tight around the with area. Will have to order half-size larger. Other than that, it is a great shoe.

I ordered 3 different styles of Keen shoes. 2 styles fit and were "true to size". The Nopo Lace was tight across the top of the foot and my toes were touching the inside front of the shoe. Was it mislabeled at the factory? Does this shoe typically run small? Is this a quality control issue? The Nopo Lace is a handsome shoe and appears to be well made. Even with my foot crammed in, I could tell that it would be comfortable, provide traction and arch support. It would have perfect for my needs but I'm not sure I want to risk reordering a larger size only to be disappointed.

Normally Keens give me plenty of room. These were just too tight all the way around the foot. It felt like my foot was being squashed. Unfortunately I had to return them.