KEENMen's Newport H2 Closed Toe Water Sandal

After years of buying topsiders and having them become useless as the soles hardened and even after sanding they were dangerously slippery a friend recommended these. Initially I was not into wearing any type of web shoe on my sailboat but after trying these and wearing them so much that I have tan triangles on the side of my feet!This shoe is 100% better than topside as to function as the nonskid grip is excellent on wet or dry decks. The wear aspect is exceptional as I really can't see fading of the tops and the soles exhibit their same pliable nature. I'd buy a second pair for spares but I'm not seeing any signs these will break! I am however getting another pair just to have a different color.

This is probably my sixth pair of Keen sandals as I try to get a new pair every other year. They are so comfy and offer a wide foot bed to allow the toes to spread out comfortably while protecting them from stubbing, etc.. I always keep an eye out for special colors/patterns and often get compliments on those ones over the solid colors.For me these were the perfect footwear while traveling through south east Asia through frequent rainstorms. They dried out quickly and protected my feet from damage and disease.

I don’t really ever write product reviews but these shoes are really fantastic. The grip is impressive, they’re very comfortable, and they seem really well made. I typically wear a 10.5 for most shoes but got an 11 and they fit perfectly. I would definitely buy another pair, really nice shoes.

I have worn Keens for many years. They don’t disappoint . They are durable and I like how they protect my toes and feet. I appreciate many of their products which includes a wide option. The comfort, protection and durability make their products an easy recommendation . They will last years.

Fit: I ordered a half-size larger than normal and they fit fine.Comfort: I find them very comfortable. I can see how the heel strap could chafe some feet, but I have no problem. My one main issue is that these sandals are pebble magnets. Every time I use them, a rock or pebble finds its way under my feet. And the problem is that as easy as they slip in, they are near impossible to remove without taking off the sandal. This is the one continual annoying aspect.Wear and Tear: After a year of daily use (I live in remote area), they are holding up fine. No rips or tears for upper straps. Sole has normal wear but nothing major. Yet, there's one thing here that stands out: they stink! Yeah, it could be my feet, except the shoes themselves stink after normal use. It's like the insole traps every piece of dirt or sweat (or rock!).Overall: I like them. I'll continue to use them. But they can be annoying.

These sandals protect your feet pretty well, around the house and on trails. They are not as good in that respect of course as solid hiking shoes, but they are an alternative, especially for summer. I will say no more on that, other than after wearing them now for 3 or 4 months I have really grown fond of them, and I am particular about my shoes. Open toe sandals are comfortable, but banging your toes is not, nor is hurting yourself because you wore an unstable shoe.Regarding sizing, my foot is a 12, a pretty standard foot I would say. My foot measures 11 1/4 inches, exactly at the standard size 12 length. I have several pair of these sandals now, both in size 12 and 13. Both sizes work fine for me. I actually think I prefer the 12's, they are a bit more solid on my foot. I expect to wear the 13's more often when it is cold with socks, to give me a little more space. But I can wear the 12's with socks just fine.I have not trouble putting the 12's on or taking them off, just push your foot all the way in and the heel strap will slide on easily. They stretch out after you have worn them awhile, I can't tell much difference between wearing a 13 and a 12. In fact to test myself I put on a pair not knowing the size (I have the same color in both sizes). I guessed that I was wearing the 13 and I was incorrect, I was wearing the 12. I have also walked around with a 12 on one foot and a 13 on the other. I found no major difference between the two feet.I also have the leather version in size 12, they seem just a little bigger than the polyester but not enough to matter much.In summary, at least for me, the issue people have about sizing is very overblown. I would get a 12 1/2 if it existed, but I have often felt that way with other shoes. For me it is either a 12 or 13, and generally I prefer the 12. I have enough toe room in the size 12 of these sandals, they fit fine, around the house, walking trails with my dogs, and of course in the water. They really do dry out fast, If they get wet I just let them dry and put on a different pair.5/5/23....I still feel the same after wearing these pretty much constantly for a few months. You may think that there is not enough toe room because you may feel some sensation at the toe at times. My bigger sized 13's have that same sensation, that is just due to the rubber caps at the toe. I feel no pressure on my toes walking down steep hills, that is the acid test for toe room. I definitely prefer the 12's to the 13's. They stretch out and the 13's can feel just a bit loose. But the 13's are fine, I can wear either with no complaints.6/26/23...Still feel the same, I have a pretty standard size 12 foot, size 12 in this shoe works well for me. I have size 13 as well but will use those with socks when it is cold, I like the better stability of the size 12. I really love these shoes. I put on an open toe sandal yesterday for the first time in awhile, yeah more comfortable, but banged my exposed foot twice, and that hurts. I am sold on the closed toe. You have to take the shoe off when you get little pebbles or something inside the shoe, but they slide off and on easily. Great in the water, I have never had pain from banding my foot walking the trails with my dogs since I started wearing them, and they really have good support. Dry quickly after being in the lake.

Husband loves his 13 yr old Keen brown leather sandals, but needed black. He loved the black and yellow accents of this shoe. He wore them to Bali during the rainy season so needed something that could get wet, go into ocean, and be worn out to restaurants. Good traction on slippery boats and rocks. Foot doesn’t slip around inside sandal, which could be a hazard. We love Keens.

Fit perfect, took them on a trip where I walked 12000 or more steps a day and my feet never got swollen, sore or hot even in 85-90 degrees weather. Great shoes.