KEENMen's Newport H2 Closed Toe Water Sandal

These have been what I was looking for. Very comfortable to wear and walk around in. They are great for water activities including swimming or boating and equally suited for hiking. They provide protection for your toes and comfort while on a rocky trail or a steep climb. They fit snugly which is more comfortable than I thought it would be since your foot doesn't slide in the shoe. Had to try a couple sizes before realizing that. A definite recommend from me.

This pair of closed toe sandals fit perfectly on my foot. They are extremely comfortable whether walking, standing, or sitting. I previously had a pair of closed toe sandals by keen, and I wore them all the time in the summer. I abused them, wearing them in the water, and they lasted for over five years. With the way these feel and look, I am expecting the same type of performance. As you can see by the picture and the scuff on the toe, I’ve already protected my toe at least once. I tend to be a bit frugal with my money, but these sandals are well worth it.

Great shoes. Comfortable and sturdy. Needed to order 0.5 size larger to fit my feet well.

This is my second pair of KEENs. I purchased my first pair while on a family vacation at least 10 years ago - when we were going on a river drift and I wanted something I could hit rocks with that wouldn't get waterlogged and wouldn't hurt my feet. I wore that pair extensively for those 10 years - on trips to all corners of the world, on boats and to the beach. They were great.So when it was time to replace them, it was a no-brainer to get another pair of KEENs. I did order a pair of Tevas at the same time and ended up returning those (I had intended to keep both the Teva's and the KEEN's, but after a short while it became clear to me that I only needed flip-flops and KEENs, the Tevas were redundant and didn't suit my needs as well as the KEENs did).During the summer, if I'm not at work, I'm usually in my KEENs. These are a great all-around summer shoe. The rubber enclosure up front protects your toes, they are comfortable, keep your feet cool, and are durable.The only downsides:* They tend to be just a wee bit small. I considered going up a half-size this time, but decided to stay with my standard size because it is more comfortable once it is on. Because of this, they're a little more difficult to slip on that I'd like (even if I loosen the draw string). This size problem was ultimately the downfall of my last pair - when I impatiently pulled them on and applied too much force, one of the back straps tore - and they never fit the same again. It appears that this has now been reinforced, but I suggest gentleness when pulling them on.* Because they have openings, it is easy to get dirt or rocks into them when hiking or in the water. And because they have a closed toe, it can be difficult to get those out. But I'm not sure that there is any realistic way to avoid that.

I think the soles of these hiking sandals are just too hard for us older gentlemen...I’m 62, and pretty active. I work from home so I can exercise every morning, and every afternoon alternate between walking 1.25 miles on pavement and swimming 3/4 miles.The first time I walked the 1.25 miles in these sandals I got a hot spot on the outside of my right little toe. No problem... my bad... I should have worn socks the first long walk to stretch these out a little and smooth any rough spots. The next two 1.25 mile walks I wore socks, and 15-20 miles later, the hot spot has not came back.But, also the first 1.25 mile walk I had a very sore arch in my left foot and both hip joints were sore. I tried different walking styles and wore the sandals around the house to get them broken in. Well, after 15-20 miles, I’ve decided that the soles are just too hard. I think the hard soles make me pound my feet down when I walk, which is causing the sore hips. This has also pulled that tendon in the arch of my left foot. And, neither pain is going away completely... the pain is slightly better, but not enough.I don’t think I have weird feet, or am prone to foot/walking issues. I normally wear Merrell’s and also wear Teva and Sperry sandals, so I can handle arches or no arches just fine.I’ve heard that as we age we lose fat padding in our hands and feet. I think that lack of natural padding and these hard soles are just a bad combination. So, if you’re approaching gray beard age, these might not be the best choice. My wife really likes hers, but she hasn’t walked as far as I have yet. I thought about adding an insert for padding, but with the somewhat open heel, I thought the insert might shift around too much.So, I just finished my first 1.25 mile walk in a pair of Teva Omnium 2 Sport Sandals. They are new and I wore socks. The Teva’s have a noticeably softer sole... not spongy, but just soft enough for my old feet. Not only did my hips do just fine, but the arch tendon feels just as good as when I started the walk. I think I’ll have to early retire the Keen’s.Other than the hard sole of the Keen’s:Both the Teva’s and the Keen’s are great looking and feeling hiking sandals. We wanted hiking sandals for an upcoming active trip to Costa Rica. Either of these are perfect for that type of trip IMHO. I wore the Keen’s on a kayaking outing last weekend. Had to carry the kayak over wet rocks a bit and the Keen’s were great... they had solid grip and I didn’t feel the rocks through the soles. The next morning they weren't quite dry, but close. They’re a little hard to get on, but you quickly get used to pulling that back strap really hard to get them over your heel. They fit snug which is what you want for hiking up and down hills.So, wear socks the first mile or so... and if it feels like you’re pounding your feet down when you walk, these Keen soles are probably too hard for you as well.

Great shoes...I've worn them everywhere for many years. I wear these 95% of the time, including on international trips. After about 12-18 months the side panels get a little rough and tend to separate from the shoe. Where I live it's only a $3 repair job. There was a special deal on the black color so I bought 2 pairs. I have another new pair in a different color that I will wear between the two black pairs. I should be good for the next 6 years. If you like this type of shoe, don't but the cheaper knock offs, buy these Keen when there's a good price offer...well worth the price difference.