Keen Footwear Sandal Review

I have a pair of Chacos that I love. No break in problems at all. As I said, I love them. My wife can't wear them, though.

Scott
 
As my sign on implies, I paddle whitewater kayaks. Been doing it for fifteen years or so. I've gone thru multiple pairs of sandals, starting with Tevas back in 1991, then on to Alps, Gecko - which became Chaco, and finally Keen. (Also: Birks and Ecco for casual, dry wear.)

I was a big, big supporter of Chaco, especially back in the Gecko years, but it seem their overall quality has gone down. I've given the last pair more than enough time and miles to break 'em in and they just don't match the build or comfort of the earlier stock.

The Keens, though. Oh, baby! These things are, hands down, the most comfortable, stable, and well thought out sandals I've ever owned. I'm sold!

I wouldn't, however, recommend my Newports or H2 for any real hiking. Short walks of a few miles w/o full back are no problem though.

I've learned to buy good shoes... my feet thank me for it!
 
Paddling_man said:
As my sign on implies, I paddle whitewater kayaks. Been doing it for fifteen years or so. I've gone thru multiple pairs of sandals, starting with Tevas back in 1991, then on to Alps, Gecko - which became Chaco, and finally Keen. (Also: Birks and Ecco for casual, dry wear.)
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I still have a pair of Alps, the kind with the leather footbed and extralong lace that looks like some sort of roman sandal on acid. I got loads of negative comments on them, and they took forever to put on, but once they were on they were beyond secure. I bought them back in 1987 I think, but I never wear them because it does take forever to put them on.

Birkenstocks are a shoe that I have never had good luck with. I have one pair that I love, but they took forever to break in. My toes don't hit that ridge in the right place.

Eccos are fantastic shoes, though a lot of them look funny to me. They have some nice basic models too though.

I will be near a store that has a great selection of Keen shoes tomorrow, maybe I will have to try the sandals on since they come in a size 14.
 
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