Customer Reviews KEEN Bali Strap

These were cute, but baggy-looking in the toe. I also found that the ankle strap was a bit high on my ankle rather than over the top of my foot, but it is totally adjustable. In the end they went back - I think if my foot was wider I would have kept them.

I ordered this style in black and liked it so I ordered it in Summer Fig/Crabapple. This pair was at least a half size bigger, or more than 1/2 in. longer and stuck out behind my heel. Sending it back but now I don't know if a second pair in 8.5 will fit correctly, or if this color way was made longer and should I order an 8? The sizing should be consistent within a style!

I really wanted to love these sandals. Cute enough to wear out running errands, protective enough for casual hikes. Unfortunately the placement of the straps was very irritating on my feet, and I had to return.

I tried two sizes. My usual Keen size was too big, so I ordered a half-size down. It was still a little big, but the main issue I had was with the strap across the ankle. It was very stiff and rough. Perhaps it would soften with time, but I wanted them to be comfortable right out of the box. It was good to know, however, that 80% of the shoe is made from recycled materials, and that 100% of the shoe is recyclable! That's cool!

I had the same problem as some others...size 9 was too large, size 8.5 too large, but also too narrow. I've got a zillion pairs of Keens, mostly sandals. Have never encountered this issue before. Too bad, because my Keen Venice H2s (I think I have 4 or 5 of them!) are super heavy...16 oz. And these Bali Straps are super lightweight. Darn! Aside from the size/width issue, the footbed and straps were super comfy and I loved that there were two adjustment points.

Nice shoes and I am sad that they just don't work for my feet. They seem well made, but for my feet the footbed was uncomfortable even at the right size.

These were not what I expected. They have a covered toe box and a lot of straps at the top. I was hoping that the middle strap was over the top of my foot but it hit more at my toes.

I love everything about this shoe except I got blisters on both feet the first time I wore them! The insole is a rubberized material and it just didn't work for me. They must not give everyone blisters or I'd have seen it in a comment. Otherwise they are so lightweight and comfortable.

These sandals are just as cute in person as pictured! I ordered the Canteen/Malachite (green) color. Unfortunately, they do not work for me. I ordered both the 8.5 and 9. The 9 was too big in the toe box and the 8.5 was too small. One thing to note with the toe box - the plain green fabric was not connected to the pattern straps. This is not ideal if these sandals are going to be used for anything other than easy walking.

I love and own many pairs of Keen St Barts style shoes. They no longer make that style, and I need new ones so I tried the Bali Strap because it has the identical footbed/sole. Wow are these shoes ugly. I looked either like a 6 year old (someone above mentioned they bought these for their 7 year old - yep, perfect for a 7 year old), or a dowdy soccer mom. Just awful how the ankle strap cuts off your legs so your legs look heavy and stumpy. Just awful. The ankle strap also cut into my ankle so I had to send these back. Still hoping and praying that the St Barts style comes back soon - I have worn those for over 10 years and they are truly the most comfortable and amazing shoe. I will buy 20 pairs if they bring those back. But this style does not come close to the St Barts in terms of looks and comfort.

Beautiful shoe. Ankle strap is uncomfortable.

The foot bed is just like the St. Bart's and Bali styles, but I HATE the ankle strap! Soooo unflattering and uncomfortable. I wish they would just bring the St. Barts style back. The footbed is amazing and the most comfortable footbed that exists IMO. But the Bali Strap style is awful.

Cute, but they pushed all of my toes in the director my big toe. I didn't even want to wear these for minimal activity, as they also left wear marks on my bunions and toes.

These are really cute and I wanted to keep them, but ended up going with another style I bought at the same time because of a defect in construction. The two sandals had different length straps in the front, so one fit well and the other was too large.

love the airiness of the shoe but the asymmetrical position of rubber over big toe is distracting (as others have mentioned)... the toe box is roomy that's a + & a - as the shoe offers no adjustable strap in front. only the ankle has adjustable straps precluding possibility for customizing the front of the shoe... generally though it is serviceable for walking around town... not sure how secure it would be climbing rocks if the front of the foot can slip because it cannot be securely strapped down

Returned - the sandal was bulky & large. The rubber over the toe was distracting & dominated the sandal, IMO.

these shoes would be super cute on another person. but not for me. they did not work. thanks zappos for the great return policy.

I've never been able to fit in Keen's but read the reviews about less arch on their shoes so I thought I'd give it a try. I wear a 7.5 and it fit perfectly but my toes stick out of the straps. Must be my toes that are weird. I'm sending them back for this reason only. Great shoe, cute and comfy for a flat foot.

Felt loose & sloppy, I like my rose sandals much better & the look.

Loved this shoe and it felt great right out of the box but the ankle strap was a deal breaker. Just too short so a lot of the velcro wasn't covered.

I wear size 7.5-8 shoe. I have narrow heel and wide toebox, fairly flat foot. I loved Keens' very first shoes/sandals for fit and comfort. Back then I wore 7.5. As they changed factories and lasts, I went to size 8. The shoe styles got too wide in the heel, but the sandals, at least, were still pretty good. But now -- I don't know what's happened. Both sizing and quality are really off. The toebox is too low and tight; my toe hits the end on the size 8. For another style I followed reviewer suggestion and got size 8.5 (which I've never worn, ever) and that fits. I suppose I could return and re-order this but it's too annoying. It's going back.

Fit and comfort were good. Toe ripped out after light wear on six or so occasions.

It's a cute water shoe/sandal but the sole feels thin and no arch support. The straps were a bit tight across the widest part of my foot.