Customer Reviews KEEN Clearwater CNX

These are the most comfortable sandals I own. They are my fourth pair of Keen sandals and all are great but these are the very best. I want them in more colors!

Fabulous shoes! Much better than expected! Not only do I use these walking to the pool, but I use them in my 5+ mile brisk walks in the summer. With the backing, these provide plenty of support and keep my feet much cooler than sneakers and socks. Very, very comfortable from the moment u put them on.

I love these sandals. I bought them specifically for bicycling. It is hot here in Arizona so open sandals are nice, and these give you plenty of toe protection. But they are so comfortable I want to wear them everywhere! If I could afford it I would buy them in all colors.

I couldn't decide if these were totally cute or terribly ugly. I went ahead and bought them, and my teenage daughters both said "UGLY!" But they were growing on me, so I kept them, and I get so many compliments on them! They are comfortable enough to be on my feet all day, and still cool and breathable. I will likely get another pair!

These sandals are amazingly comfortable. I have another pair of Keen sandals that have a different footbed and are made from stiffer upper material, and those are okay, but these are softer and much more comfortable to wear. Also, the red color is gorgeous. Very happy with these shoes.

I like these shoes and you will too if you like a zero drop (such as barefoot shoes have.) Be warned, though, they are not as wide as regular Keens, especially in the ball of the foot. I have a wide foot and high instep and I can feel the difference. They are snug on my foot--not tight--but my foot is not going to move in them. I also think they run 1/2 size short. I normally wear an 8.5 and ordered a 9. Very glad I did as my toe is close to the end of the shoe and my regular size would have been too short. I knew that Zappos would allow me to return these if they were not right which is why I love Zappos so much!

I love this style because it doesn't have the dark toe. I agree with the above review that the footbed isn't as smooth as I would like. It's a very comfortable fit and isn't at all bulky. I hope Keen will come out with some lighter shades in this style. I would order more.

Love them! Fit right out of the lovely ZAPPOS box. Really comfy. Color great, not as bright as the photo, thankfully. You won't be sorry. Extremely lightweight.

Although these sandals fit fairly well now, I worried that in warmer weather, when my feet seem to swell a bit, these sandals might feel too short. But the real reason that I have decided to return them is because the inner sole is textured or "nubby" and I found this bothersome. I don't think it's something that I would get used to over time. It's not painful, and maybe my feet are overly sensitive, but it is worth noting.

I really wanted to like these, but will be returning them. I was planning on using them for kayaking but unfortunately they would not work for me. I have an average width foot and these were to wide to cinch close. There was an excessive amount of the cord hanging. I also know that with repetitive wear in water, would only have stretched them out and made them wider.

Let me start by saying, new purchase and have not worn a significant amount of time. Initial fit was comfortable. Despite bunions, typically I require extra width, but the medium width is fine. Wish there was a bit more cushioning underfoot.

Bought these for my wife and she was amazed at how comfortable they were! Only returned because she didn’t love the color I picked.

Incredibly comfortable but didn’t like the color. More purple in the grey than expected so returning.

It is a lovely sandal, but is more like a water shoe than a hiking shoe; I should have read some of the comments. I need to return it because I am looking for a more rugged hiking sandal.

These colors are great, soft material and the foot bed was comfortable. However, this was my 8th pair of Keens that I have ordered and every single one fits completely differently size-wise. Some have felt 1/2 to 1size larger, some 1/2 smaller. This shoe definitely feels like a narrow, and was shorter in the toe than other 8 1/2's I have tried. The inconsistent sizing has led me to other brands altogether. Always cute shoes, but too difficult to guess a style and size.

I really wanted to keep these but I wear size 11 and they were a little bit too small. Had to get the men's instead.

Good grip on the soles. Usually wear an 8 in Keen. 8.5 fits better but they squish my baby toe. Disappointing to me b/c I have an older pair that I love and this version doesn't work for me.

These were hard for me to get a good fit so I went up a half size which made them a little too big, but my normal size felt a tad too tight. I do love them though, super comfy and good looking.

Hard to get perfect fit

I was looking for a lightweight sandal that would offer enough support for walking my dogs every morning. I found that the Clearwater fit the bill. I did have to return for 1/2 size larger, but with that done, I have been very happy. The shoe cleans easily, and while I haven't done it yet, I plan to wash occasionally in my washer. When I find a sandal I like, I tend to buy several and I plan to do this with the Clearwater.

I have worn Keen for years. I have one foot that is closer to 6.5 due to bunion surgery. The other foot is between a 7 and 7.5. Size 7 Keen have always been fine for me for years! I read the reviews that said they felt about a half size small now. I ordered 7.5 and it hurts my bigger foot. They are going back. I wish Keen still had their older sizing standards!!

I ordered half a size up and that fit just right. When I initially put these on, they felt great but after walking around the house in them for over an hour, I realized that there was not enough cushion in the sole and it was actually getting uncomfortable. I wanted them for light hiking but they didn’t give my foot enough support and there was no give in the sole so each heel strike was a little jarring. They could be great for a water sport activity but didn’t suit my purpose.

Lightweight. Comfortable out of the box. Narrow platform takes some getting used to. Better for street or sandy beach walking than a trail sandal.

I love these shoes. I had wanted to buy a pair for a long time. They are comfortable for walking on pavement which is what I wanted. I tried several different styles and these were the best for me. Not heavy but supportive. I have narrow feet. I did need to order 1/2 size larger than I normally wear.