Keen Footwear - What do you think?

[Grassi21]

Recently I became hooked on this company. I started out with the a pair of the Newports. For me, its tough to beat a waterproof/washable pair of leather sandals. This weekend I grabbed a pair of the the Bronx model to wear in the office. Both pairs are soooo comfortable and the toe protection is great for my clumsy butt.

Has anyone else tried out their products? Likes/dislikes?

 

[SkiDog]

Recently I became hooked on this company. I started out with the a pair of the Newports. For me, its tough to beat a waterproof/washable pair of leather sandals. This weekend I grabbed a pair of the the Bronx model to wear in the office. Both pairs are soooo comfortable and the toe protection is great for my clumsy butt.

Has anyone else tried out their products? Likes/dislikes?

I dont have the "sandals" I have a pair of slip on "office type" shoes...maybe called a "boston"? whatever.. I like them a LOT...I try my best to find them on sale though...

Side note: Anyone catch some of that volleyball this past weekend. CROCS sponsored it...there name was everywhere..I sure hope the product quality doesnt go downhill over there due to increased exposure..I REALLY LIKE CROCS..

M

 

[Grassi21]

I dont have the "sandals" I have a pair of slip on "office type" shoes...maybe called a "boston"? whatever.. I like them a LOT...I try my best to find them on sale though...

Side note: Anyone catch some of that volleyball this past weekend. CROCS sponsored it...there name was everywhere..I sure hope the product quality doesnt go downhill over there due to increased exposure..I REALLY LIKE CROCS..

M

They are pricey. I purchased the sandals about a month ago and the shoes yesterday. If the durability is there, I think the price is ok. We stopped at the Mountain Goat in Northhampton, MA this weekend. They had some of the women's Keens on sale but not the mens.

I'm going to check out those CROCS....

 

[bvibert]

I have a pair of Newports that I got on clearance at EMS a few years ago. I really like them. I not really a sandal wearing kind of guy, but I wear those all the time. Mine aren't leather though, and they're not made of nylon webbing like the Newport H2s that are on the website. I'm also a big fan of the toe protection.

 

[SkiDog]

I'm going to check out those CROCS....

Man for round the house, running errands, or after a hard day skiing...they are truly super comfortable..

I use them primarily as a round the hosue type show and a "camp" shoe after hikes.

I found one interesting fact..DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN A HOT CAR FOR THE DAY... THEY WILL SHRINK....to the point they will no longer fit. Just a heads up..

M

 

[bigbog]

Keen!.......

Have to check out the Crocs, absolutely love the Newports!....the best paddling/portaging/aspre-paddle sandal that I've ever worn. :smile:

 

[Jesse]

My wife bought her Keen sandals last year after we went down the river and she smashed her toe on a log and LOVES them! She wears them working around the house, short day hikes and always takes them on any trips we go on. She bought me my own this summer for my birthday and I've used them hiking in hawaii and I was glad I had them when hiking over the lava rock and tide pools. I don't think you could go wrong.

 

[marcski]

I have a pair of keen leather shoes. A casual shoe, I think they're waterproof. I wear them out casually to dinner and also to work on casual days. Great with a suit for work if forced to wear one on a snow day.

I also have a pair of crocs. Very comfy. Very soft and loads of cushion. Not very supportive. I go back and forth between crocs and my birk sandals all summer long. Makes me feel so sweet and dandy!

 

[BeanoNYC]

I've just checked out their website. Pretty nice stuff. What's the difference between their Newport and Newport H2?

 

[bvibert]

I've just checked out their website. Pretty nice stuff. What's the difference between their Newport and Newport H2?

It looks like the only difference is that the Newport upper is made of leather, where the H2 upper is made of nylon webbing.