KEEN Women's Whisper Closed Toe Sport Sandals

I've been a Keen lover/wearer for a long time and truly love this brand, but I think my Whispers may be my favorite pair yet. I bought this as an "upgrade" from my Newport H2s and these are SO much better. I love that the neoprene stretches in the bit around your ankle - this made them wearable right out of the box with no break-in period and ZERO blisters. They are ridiculously light weight - much lighter than my Newports - but really sturdy and durable. I wore them on a recent trip to Costa Rica and they were the perfect shoe for all of the wet/dry activities I did, like white-water river rafting, light hiking, swimming, rappelling, sailing, walking around town, etc. They dry quickly and don't get stinky (but if they did you can throw them in the washing machine with your laundry). I'll also note that I have arthritis in my feet - specifically my big toe joint - and these were always comfy and supportive. I could keep going with no pain, which was awesome. If my feet swelled, it was easy to loosen up the lacing system. On top of all that, I got complements on them - they're pretty cute. These are more narrow and girly than the Newports. I love them so much I bought a second pair. I highly recommend these - they're great for adventures and anytime you might get your feet wet - they're also really comfortable and a great all-around sandal for warm weather. For me they run pretty true to size (I wear a 6 1/2 in other shoes and these), but I know that a lot of people like to get them a 1/2 size bigger.

Size: 7 Bought for: extra pair of shoes for Portugal travel in April/May. Features Important to Me: lightweight, stable walking on wet or slippery surfaces, possible “evening” shoe, roomy shoebox for my wide feet. These look and feel great! They’re a little narrower than I expected but loosening the elastic laces helped and the snugger fit felt like a second skin instead of a shoe. I wore them around all day and found them exceptionally comfortable and look forward to wearing them on my trip!

I got these for my wife for her birthday, and they were a great choice. She really liked them, and they seem very comfortable right out of the box. The closed-toe design is nice for extra protection, and they still feel lightweight and practical for walking, travel, or outdoor use. They look good, feel well made, and are a nice mix of comfort and function. A really good option if you want a sandal that is supportive, versatile, and gift-worthy.

Edit: After wearing in the water, my narrow-footed daughter said they were too tight! A very expensive purchase that we cannot return now, sadly. Original Review: Just received these Keens-the Whisper style, for my daughter and thought we had another pair we were keeping, the Whisper Lite style. This review is a comparison between the two. To my surprise, despite being the same size, the Whisper Keen appear narrower in terms of the top portion fitting more snug- which is great for my daughter, who has long narrow feet. The Whisper Lite style has a larger opening to put the shoe on and is more generous in the overall width, though it can be tightened with the bungee lacing system. The construction on the Whisper is the durable rubber sole, which does add a little weight. The Whisper Lite style, as the name suggests, are a lighter construction, with a foam footbed and a minimal amount of rubber on the bottom to keep the shoe light, but provide adequate traction. Because the Whisper offers a tighter fit for my daughter, we are keeping them! I would imagine that this is not an ideal fit for all feet types.

These sport sandals are so cute and comfortable. A wonderful addition to my summer hiking wardrobe.

UPDATE: I've had these shoes for a little over a year, and the stitching has started to come undone on the side. However, it is easily repairable, and the rest of the shoe is in great condition; so, I still highly recommend them! ORIGINAL POST: First, I'll say that I absolutely love these shoes! As my husband and I were planning our honeymoon in Hawaii, we knew that we were going to need some good water shoes. I'm more of a sandal girl myself; so, I ordered both the Whispers and the Newport H2s, and here's what I found... The Whispers ran truer to size than the Newports. I order my regular size in the Whispers, which fit perfectly, but I needed about a full size bigger on the Newports. (Not a deal breaker, but just something to note.) The Whispers have a significantly nicer feel to them, but they do run a bit narrow; so, if you have wider feet, you likely want to go with the Newports, regardless of size. However, while the Newports are wider and are definitely a more rugged shoe with a bigger toe bumper, that also makes them a bit heavier and they tend to clomp a bit more. Depending on how you're looking to use them, this might be what you need, but for me just walking and hiking around Hawaii, the Whispers did just fine. I will note that on the beaches, especially the pebbly ones, the sand did get stuck in the Whispers a bit, but my guess is that would've happened even more with the Newports as the latter have the bigger toe bumper where sand likely would've gotten stuck. As far as arch support, the Whispers have good support, but the Newports definitely had a better insole. However, it also made the Newports a bit tighter on the top, almost like they didn't fully account for the arch, which wasn't unbearable, but again, something to note when choosing what size to order. For me, the arch support was still more than sufficient in the Whispers, and my feet never felt too tired walking around in them for hours. I've also heard comments that the back of the straps on Keens get stretched out after time; so, I also liked that the Whispers were reinforced with ribbon around the back too. It also added a cute accent to the design, making them not only a good water sandal, but also a cute all-around nice shoe. They were so comfortable that I ended up wearing them even when I knew we weren't going to be getting our feet wet. So, after walking around the house in them for about 1-2 days each, I ultimately went with the Whispers, and I'm very glad that I did. The fit was comfortable, they weren't too bulky, and they did exactly what I wanted them to do, which was mainly protect my feet as we explored rainforests, beaches, and other fun sites. I'll try to give an update once I've had them a bit longer, but after two weeks of wearing these almost exclusively in Hawaii, I can say that I'm very happy with them and would highly recommend them to anyone!

These sandals have been around for a long time but I can't find anything else that works as well. Replacing an old pair and these do not disappoint! Some manufacturers mess with the models but Keen seems to be keeping this one going strong. Will wear them around the yard, in the river, lakes, and oceans when we travel. Great shoe that offers good comfort and keeps my feet dry and stable when I'm in the water.

When I ordered these, I had memories of trying on the Newport women's shoes and having them fit terribly several summers ago. It took me a long time to find some Keens that I wanted to wear, and then I had to go to men's size 9. Even then, breaking them in was frustrating and I didn't wear them for a year. Two pair of Newports later (men's), I thought I must be nuts to be willing to try the Whisper in Women's sizes. After all of the reviews, I decided to try. HOW DO THESE COMPARE TO NEWPORTS --First of all, these fit perfectly- and I mean PERFECTLY. They are not at all like my bad experiences with the women's Newports in the past. --Secondly, the color is spectacular. On my screen it looks like a neon seafoam green. In real life, the same! --Lighter weight. These are much easier and less clunky to walk around in. The toe is not nearly as full coverage as Newport, but it does not affect protection. --Heel higher, sole thinner. Although it sounds scarier than it is, the heel is slightly elevated as compared to the Newports. The sole is thinner and not quite as bouncy, but great to wear all day. --No break in period. I wore these all day the first day and once I got past a slight burning in the bottom of my feet for the first hour, the shoes were fine and I did not even notice I had them on. FINAL COMMENTS I am SO happy with the Whisper shoes (I got Greenbriar/Neutral Gray). The color is fantastic, the shoe hugs my foot and no sore spots at all. They dry very quickly too, by the way. I find that they are more streamlined to my foot and easier to walk around in tight spaces with. The Newports I tend to hit my toe sometimes which is more annoying and not at all painful. I am so impressed by these shoes I had to right a review to let you all know- I am SO glad I didn't pass these up. I almost walked away after all of the problems I had fitting Keens in women's before. I bought 10.5 and it fit perfectly. My shoe size is usually fine in a larger ten, but too small for an 11.

Shoes fit very well as described. Fast delivery.

Would and have recommended this footwear to lots of fellow walkers. They are comfortable and fit really well. The sizing was spot on.

I ordered a half size bigger because of problems I had with cheaper models. I am sure my normal size would have been ample. They are great

Pas d’envoi direct dans mon pays du coup frais supplémentaires et lenteur de livraison. Mais très bon produit.

Not the most attractive but so comfortable you forget you've got them on and great for walking as they offer toe protection and you can get them wet. I have wide feet that are not easily pleased but I'm very happy with these and great to find in a half size making the perfect fit for me.