Bought these last minute for a weeklong trip to a rustic island in Mexico. I put them on the day before we left and they felt great so I figured here goes nothing. I needed a shoe that would handle a lot of situations. A day of travel by car, plane, bus, boat, feet. A lot of feet. With a 38 lb. pack. We landed in the wrong terminal to meet the bus and it might as well have been a different airport. Had to jog about a mile to meet our bus. Not once did I think about my feet. No shifting as I jumped curbs, medians, etc. They handled the pavement so well. I have high arches and they were well supported. Once on our spit of sand, more walking. Walking in Mexico feels like an obstacle course and now we have sand to contend with. The shoes did great shedding it out. Ditched the bags at the hotel and right off to the beach. Wore them right in the ocean. Then around town. In short, I wore those shoes 18 hours day 1. Day 2 we walked and hiked about 10 miles, in water, in sand, in everything. They felt fine wearing wet. They were still a little damp in the morning but it was not uncomfortable.
The only downside was I have really bad foot swelling when I fly. It doesn't show up though till day 3. Because of the boxed in/nonadjustable toe box, I couldn't wear these shoes again until the day before we left. I just went barefoot for a few.
Overall, I am seriously impressed with these. I have the Newports and they have always served me well. These are signifcantly lighter and more stylish but for that, I don't think they are quite as rugged and I certainly wouldn't consider this an actual hiking shoe though any trail you could do with sneakers, you could do with these.
They get major style points as they truly do look great with anything. It was nice to not have to bring a "pretty" but nonfunctional shoe to go out at night. These legitimately look good with skirts and dresses. Or jeans. Or a bikini. Anything.
The fit was true to size for me. I'm a solid 6 and it was dead on. Any bigger they would have been floppy and weird at the toes. I have thin ankles so the straps were not an issue. Based off how small my ankles are, I was surprised that I didn't have extra strap. If you have thicker ankles, this could be a problem. I would also think overly narrow feet might not do well. The shoe doesn't really have a lot of give, so if it doesn't fit you exactly, I don't think it will be comfortable. That being said, it's worth a shot to try on. If it works for you, it will really work.
I couldn't be happier with this purchase and see this being my everyday shoe this summer and hopefully many more summers and trips to come.
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| Price | $93.87 | $96.10 | $114.95 | $119.95 | $85.78 |
| IDEAL USE | City street; Casual; Travel; Gardening; Yard Work | Water activities; Day hikes; Wet hikes; Gardening; Yard Work | Water activities; Wet hikes; Travel | Water activities; Outdoor walks; Day hikes; Gardening; Yard Work | Water activities; Day hikes; Wet hikes |
| FIT | Contoured Fit | Original KEEN Fit | Original KEEN Fit | Original KEEN Fit | Original KEEN Fit |
| DEPARTMENT | Women's | Women's | Women's | Women's & Men's | Women's, Men's, & Kid's |
| TRACTION | Non-marking rubber sole | Multi-directional lugs with siping for exceptional traction on wet surfaces | Non-marking rubber sole | Multi-directional lugs with siping for exceptional traction on wet surfaces | Multi-directional lugs with siping for exceptional traction on wet surfaces |
| STABILITY | Adjustable ankle support structure | Integrated heel support structure | Integrated heel support structure | Integrated heel support structure | Adjustable ankle support structure |
| COMFORT | Metatomical insoles cradles the natural contours of the foot | Cushioning insole with arch support | Metatomical insoles cradles the natural contours of the foot | Cushioning insole with arch support | Metatomical insoles cradles the natural contours of the foot |
| MATERIAL | Polyester straps with quick-dry lining | Polyester straps with quick-dry lining | Premium leather with quick-dry lining | Polyester straps with quick-dry lining | Polyester straps with quick-dry lining |
| CLOSURE | Adjustable ankle strap | Quick-lace bungee | Quick-lace bungee | Quick-lace bungee | Quick-lace bungee |
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Great fit!
Looking for a comfortable walking sandal for a trip to Europe.The toe bed doesn’t squeeze my toes( have a small bunion on my left.) Wore this for my first long walk and got a blister on one toe. Lined the offending area with moleskin and tried again several days later and perfect. The only reason I didn’t give these a 5 star is because the inner sole has a texture that irratates the soles of my feet. However I just found “ Flat Socks” here on Amazon and put them in the bottom of my sandals! Winner winner! These are going to Europe.Easy in and out with a Velcro closure over the bridge of the foot. Protected outer toe pad. I have narrow heels and these fit really well. I purchased my regular size 8 and it was just right!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
Size: 6Color: Black/Neutral GrayVerified Purchase
Bought these last minute for a weeklong trip to a rustic island in Mexico. I put them on the day before we left and they felt great so I figured here goes nothing. I needed a shoe that would handle a lot of situations. A day of travel by car, plane, bus, boat, feet. A lot of feet. With a 38 lb. pack. We landed in the wrong terminal to meet the bus and it might as well have been a different airport. Had to jog about a mile to meet our bus. Not once did I think about my feet. No shifting as I jumped curbs, medians, etc. They handled the pavement so well. I have high arches and they were well supported. Once on our spit of sand, more walking. Walking in Mexico feels like an obstacle course and now we have sand to contend with. The shoes did great shedding it out. Ditched the bags at the hotel and right off to the beach. Wore them right in the ocean. Then around town. In short, I wore those shoes 18 hours day 1. Day 2 we walked and hiked about 10 miles, in water, in sand, in everything. They felt fine wearing wet. They were still a little damp in the morning but it was not uncomfortable.
The only downside was I have really bad foot swelling when I fly. It doesn't show up though till day 3. Because of the boxed in/nonadjustable toe box, I couldn't wear these shoes again until the day before we left. I just went barefoot for a few.
Overall, I am seriously impressed with these. I have the Newports and they have always served me well. These are signifcantly lighter and more stylish but for that, I don't think they are quite as rugged and I certainly wouldn't consider this an actual hiking shoe though any trail you could do with sneakers, you could do with these.
They get major style points as they truly do look great with anything. It was nice to not have to bring a "pretty" but nonfunctional shoe to go out at night. These legitimately look good with skirts and dresses. Or jeans. Or a bikini. Anything.
The fit was true to size for me. I'm a solid 6 and it was dead on. Any bigger they would have been floppy and weird at the toes. I have thin ankles so the straps were not an issue. Based off how small my ankles are, I was surprised that I didn't have extra strap. If you have thicker ankles, this could be a problem. I would also think overly narrow feet might not do well. The shoe doesn't really have a lot of give, so if it doesn't fit you exactly, I don't think it will be comfortable. That being said, it's worth a shot to try on. If it works for you, it will really work.
I couldn't be happier with this purchase and see this being my everyday shoe this summer and hopefully many more summers and trips to come.
The only downside was I have really bad foot swelling when I fly. It doesn't show up though till day 3. Because of the boxed in/nonadjustable toe box, I couldn't wear these shoes again until the day before we left. I just went barefoot for a few.
Overall, I am seriously impressed with these. I have the Newports and they have always served me well. These are signifcantly lighter and more stylish but for that, I don't think they are quite as rugged and I certainly wouldn't consider this an actual hiking shoe though any trail you could do with sneakers, you could do with these.
They get major style points as they truly do look great with anything. It was nice to not have to bring a "pretty" but nonfunctional shoe to go out at night. These legitimately look good with skirts and dresses. Or jeans. Or a bikini. Anything.
The fit was true to size for me. I'm a solid 6 and it was dead on. Any bigger they would have been floppy and weird at the toes. I have thin ankles so the straps were not an issue. Based off how small my ankles are, I was surprised that I didn't have extra strap. If you have thicker ankles, this could be a problem. I would also think overly narrow feet might not do well. The shoe doesn't really have a lot of give, so if it doesn't fit you exactly, I don't think it will be comfortable. That being said, it's worth a shot to try on. If it works for you, it will really work.
I couldn't be happier with this purchase and see this being my everyday shoe this summer and hopefully many more summers and trips to come.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
KEEN Bali Strap vs Rose Comparison:
-Rose has non-adjustable ankle strap; Bali has two adjustable straps at the ankle area.
-Rose straps are made of softer material against the skin. It feels velvety as opposed to the typical cloth material of Keen Sandals. Both are comfortable but if the Rose straps fit me better, I would prefer their material.
-Rose feels more secure because the toe straps go up higher on the foot.
-Rose has a more cushioned sole. Bali Strap has a more contoured sole. In my opinion the sole of Rose would be better for long distance walking on relatively flat surfaces. Bali Strap sole would be better for climbing, or walking in rocky/unstable areas as the contoured sole gives the foot a better "feel" for the ground under the shoe.
-Bali Strap has an awkward opening near the small toe which can allow the small toe to "escape" (especially if there is a manufacturing defect making the opening larger than it should be; see my Bali Strap review). The straps on the Rose are closer together, which effectively keeps those rouge little toes contained.
If both sandals had fit me, I would have definitely preferred the Rose. However, the Bali Strap is the better option for my feet.
Size: 11Color: Black/Neutral GrayVerified Purchase
Perfect except for the non-adjustable ankle strap!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
I am rating this sandal 4/5 stars as it is a nice sandal and should fit most women. However, I have a wide foot with a high instep and these shoes were just a tad too tight due to the non-adjustable ankle strap. I read about this potential con before purchasing but because they looked so nice, I still wanted to try them on to see if they would work for me. They technically fit on my foot without trouble; the strap was just a tad but too tight for my comfort level. The strap would have *probably* loosened up had I had worn them around for a little while, but at $80, this wasn't a risk I was willing to take. I also ordered a pair of Keen Bali Strap sandals at the same time and those fit better with the adjustable ankle strap. Unfortunately, because of a product defect, I have to return those too. (Note: I've included a comparison of the Bali vs Rose sandal below since I wished I could have found a detailed comparison review for the two before purchase.) Overall, these sandals are cute and functional (hard combo to find!). The sole is supportive and the sandal would be extremely comfortable if it weren't for the non-adjustable ankle strap. Again, I think this wouldn't be a problem for the vast majority of women. My feet are very wide, very high instep (as a loving family member once told me...I have "man feet" :/) and they almost fit me, so they should fit *most* women just fine.Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018
KEEN Bali Strap vs Rose Comparison:
-Rose has non-adjustable ankle strap; Bali has two adjustable straps at the ankle area.
-Rose straps are made of softer material against the skin. It feels velvety as opposed to the typical cloth material of Keen Sandals. Both are comfortable but if the Rose straps fit me better, I would prefer their material.
-Rose feels more secure because the toe straps go up higher on the foot.
-Rose has a more cushioned sole. Bali Strap has a more contoured sole. In my opinion the sole of Rose would be better for long distance walking on relatively flat surfaces. Bali Strap sole would be better for climbing, or walking in rocky/unstable areas as the contoured sole gives the foot a better "feel" for the ground under the shoe.
-Bali Strap has an awkward opening near the small toe which can allow the small toe to "escape" (especially if there is a manufacturing defect making the opening larger than it should be; see my Bali Strap review). The straps on the Rose are closer together, which effectively keeps those rouge little toes contained.
If both sandals had fit me, I would have definitely preferred the Rose. However, the Bali Strap is the better option for my feet.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
Size: 8.5Color: Black/Neutral GrayVerified Purchase
I love these sandals! I have EDS, joint instability, and need sturdy, comfy shoes, which is a problem when I want sandals. I had despaired of finding a pair of sturdy, comfy but also cute sandals... until I found these! My feet feel secure and comfortable when I walk, and I like the way they look. Definitely worth the cost, and actually cheaper than most so called orthopedic sandals.
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