KEEN Men's Arroyo II Closed Toe Hiking Sandal

Good quality. True to size. Comfortable to wear. No break-in required. Based on other Keen footwear I've purchased, virtually indestructible and great appearance throughout its life.

Very comfortable I’ve bought these before they always last me a year which I’m happy with because I’m always outside working in the yard, fishing, camping or even running errands in them. Every type of sandal like this will start to smell and pull cords loosen and stretch so paracord will fix string and a diluted bleach spray works also. I just feel for about $100 it’s worth buying knowing that they will last about a year. I’ve wanted to extend wearing them another year but tbh they hold sweat and my wife throws them away because smells up our closet even after thoroughly bleaching and using fabric sprays on them but it’s not brand specific as I’ve had every pair of outdoor hiking sandals just reek of salty foot. I live on Lake Huron and wear sandals daily when it’s warm enough and my favorite are Keen, owned probably every type and brand Keen seems to be more comfortable durable and the best brand out there for sandals.For people upset about smell you can probably prolong them by using foot deodorants but tbh I could care less I’m married have a kid last thing I’m worried about is a nice smelling pair of sandals. I work in our garden in these, mow lawn chase after a toddler and these fit my lifestyle perfectly. They are well made my feet are average width for 11 1/2 shoes I buy 12 in sandals and these fit perfectly not snug or loose. Just order a half size up and you’ll be fine.

Good and sturdy, good traction all weather. I wear these just about all year. (S Oregon) These are my second pair, the old ones are just fine still, but I want some new ones for "go to town". Only thing to do when new is get the best cushion work boot inserts you can find and put in. You might have to do some trimming on the insert for a good fit. Really makes them comfortable. I bought the first pair in May, 2020 and they are still daily wear, rain or shine.

Excellent quality and comfort! Great closed toe shoe for the active person in the summer. My husband typically would wear a size 10. Had to size down to a 9.5 - these do run a little big. His only complaint is sometimes his pinky toe slips out the side of the shoe. Also, you do get dirt and rocks in these shoes - but he did with his last pair of Keens similar to these (Newport)… Easy enough to rinse off and clean.

Awesome quality!

I am extremely tough on things, especially shoes. The first pair I got of Keen Arroyo II shoes (might have been called the Taos then) is still going strong after many years of punishment and downright abuse, but since they are beginning to show signs of wear and tear - finally - I decided to get another pair, mostly because I want to have another pair around in case they stop making these. But I fully intend to keep wearing my old ones until they are just no longer serviceable. These are great for hiking in all sorts of terrain, and they have large enough cut-outs to let my feet breathe. I just find them super comfortable no matter what I am doing. Since my company allows casual wear, I have taken to wearing them constantly at work. I haven't jogged in them to any large extent, they are not designed for running, but walking, hiking, power walking even, they have worked out quite well for me. The signs of wear that are happening recently are on the outer soles. They are multi-layer constructed, and on the sides some of the darker composite is starting to separate from the lighter material. Each time I notice it, I just put a few drops of Gorilla Glue between the separating layer and the material underneath it and tie a cord around it till it sets (which is fast). Where I have glued--a couple of spots on each shoe--it has held just like new. The other thing that gave out about a year ago are the cords that cinch the shoe tight with the squeeze toggle. Replacing them is super easy. Just go to an outdoor outfitter or sporting goods store and get a length of ski cord (or similar cord), and cut it to the same length as what you remove from the shoe. Then pry the cap off the old cord with a small screwdriver, and after threading the new cord through the shoe and the squeeze toggle, put the two ends of the new cord in the old cap and put it back on, squeezing it closed with a pair of pliers. On maintenance, I have tossed these in the wash after particularly dirty and muddy hikes, but now I have taken to spraying them with a hose and avoiding the washer. They can certainly take the pounding of a washing machine, but I just want to squeeze even more life out of em if I can. Oh, on the new shoes, consider wearing a thicker sock before using no sock or a thinner sock until you break them in. Once broken in though, they feel like a second skin.