Why are Keens so great?

[Ellajoan]

I LOVE my croc flip flops and cleos, but I find that a lot of walking in them makes my right knee hurt (I'm thinking not enough support for my high arches). So, I'm thinking about some Keens--either the Venice or the new Zerraport. Keens fans--why do you love them? I need some justification to spend all that moola! I have heard people love them.

Thanks!

 

[#17 Cherry Tree Lane]

I love love LOVE my Keens for going to Disney! I put most of my pressure on heels when I walk and they absorb the pressure so well. I've worn my Crocs (athens 2 and beaches) to Disney but I didn't have that much luck, they ended up making my feet hurt and my knee sore. I read around the DIS boards for a good shoe and after reading reviews I decided to go to Nordstroms and give the Keen Newport H2s a try. After getting past the fact that they're not the most adorable shoes (saying that and I love Crocs! ) I bought them. I actually wore them on the tredmill at the gym for about 6 miles the first night I had them to see how they would work out. Amazing! So comfortable, they didn't rub anywhere except my pinky toes (they're really short so I expected it) and they had such nice arch support (I have a high arch as well). And after wearing them for a few days my pinky toes adjusted and they didn't hurt. I felt confident wearing them on the journey and let me tell you, my feet were thanking me after that first night! Instead of being in riddiclous amounts of pain like they usually are they were just tired. I highly reccomend them! Good luck, I hope they work for you if you decide to get them.

 

[webray]

Hubby and I bought our keens about a year ago or so. They are great, waterproof.

I recently bought a pair of ecco sandals (they have many styles), they are fantastic...great arch support. When I tried them on in the store they were so comfy, felt like they had been on my feet for years.

 

[debster812]

I LOVE my Keens because to me they feel like I'm wearing sneakers, but they are nice, cool, sandals. In crowded places like WDW the toe protection is WONDERFUL. In fact, I cough up the money for a pair for still growing DS each summer, because he's allowed to wear them to came because of the toe protection, and permanent heel strap. If they get wet, they dry quickly, and there's no squishy sneaker syndrome (SSS? ).

I agree with another poster who said they are not exactly the most attractive thing out there, and I get CRAZY tan lines on my feet, but I love them.

BTW--I have the Newport H2s, and DS has the original Newports.

 

[mysparky]

for all the reasons stated above...
Great arch & heel support
Toe protection
Who cares if you get them wet?!
"Breezy"

I will also add that I tried on a pair of Newports and had trouble w/ my pinky toe hitting the strap (I'm also short). I ended up trying on the Venice style and had no problem at all. Bottom line....definitely try them on because the different strap configurations may fit you differently.

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

I LOVE my Keen Newport H2s!! I have had them almost 2 years and they are great. They did not need to be broken in at all. I just put them on and walked around the mall for about 3 hours after buying them. I must admit, too, that I wasn't crazy about the look of them, but now I don't care (and, in my opinion, almost anything looks better than Crocs..sorry Croc lovers )

Anyway, I love the fact that they are like sneakers and sandals combined. They are cool and comfy, waterproof, and rugged.

I think they are well worth the money...