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Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's
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Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's

Item # 765247

$115.00

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Summer biking just got better! These all-terrain Keen Commuter bike sandals provide protection, function and freedom for your feet.

  • Sandals feature a full-length SPD-compatible plate and a thermoplastic urethane cleat tap plate
  • Polypropylene webbing uppers are lined with hydrophobic foam rubber for comfort and fit, and faster drying and durability under heavy water usage
  • Linings are treated with AEGIS Microbe Shield® for resistance to odors created from bacterial growth
  • Strappy uppers are laced with cord and secured with quicklocks; features 3M reflective pull loops for easy on and off
  • Patented toe guards protect feet on and off bike
  • Removable EVA footbeds provide cushioning while AEGIS Microbe Shield anti-odor treatment helps keep foot odor under control
  • Nonmarking carbon rubber outsoles offer durability; knife-cut siping delivers reliable traction on wet surfaces
  • Cleats sold separately


Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

Imported.

Item 765247

Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

UpperWebbing
LiningStretched mesh
FootbedEVA
OutsoleRubber
Average weight30 ounces
Cleat drill hole patternSPD
GenderMen's

Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's Customer Reviews

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Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's
 
4.2

(based on 48 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Well ventilated (41)
  • Simple to use (32)
  • Good for walking (30)
  • Durable sole (29)
  • Good traction (18)

Cons

  • Hard to walk in (4)

Best Uses

  • Everyday riding (38)
  • Good for commuting (33)
  • Long-distance riding (25)
  • Climbing (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid cyclist (37), Casual/ recreational (8)

Reviewed by 48 customers

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Jul

24

2008

(14 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

A good compromise

By Andy Bart

from Boston, MA

About Me Avid Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable Sole
  • Simple to Use
  • Well Ventilated

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuter shoes

    Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

    I purchased these based on the recommendations on this site. I use them to commute to work several times a week, about 10 miles each way. They work well, they're comfortable enough, and they are ok to walk in when off of the bike.
    The toe is definitely too small on these, but the length is right on and I find the material very comfortable. The ease of pulling them on and off is a nice feature as well.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (14 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    10

    2008

    (10 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    I really wanted for these to work

    By paszekj

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable Sole
    • Well Ventilated

    Cons

    • Not Adjustabile

    Best Uses

    • Everyday riding

    Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

    I really wanted these to work but they just didn't. I usually wear a size 11.5 running shoe so went with that size. They are long enough but are snug around the top of the toe and a little narrow - definitely order a 1/2 size larger if you have wider feet. The biggest problem though is the location of the cleat. The cleat attachment does allow for some adjustment (about 1.5 cm) but it's not possible to move the cleat far enough forward for proper placement. It's almost as if larger sizes were made larger by adding additional length at the toe, but the proper location of the cleat wasn't accounted for. Even with the cleat all the way forward, my foot clips to the pedal so that the ball of my foot is too far back, this leads to an awkward position of my foot on the pedal and jams my foot forward into the toe of the sandal whenever I ride at all hard. I think they would be OK for casual riding but are not appropriate for any hard riding or spinning classes (which is what I was going to use them for).

    • Gift:
    • No
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (10 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    26

    2009

    (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    12 Triple-E and LOVING them!

    By Lance Wanna-be

    from Decatur, GA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Better than bike shoes

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday riding
      • Long-distance riding

      Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

      I can't account for some of the other reviewers' complaints: for riders with big feet, these may be the most comfortable bike footwear on the market. Compared to Sidi Mega shoes (designed for wide feet) I found these much more comfortable, roomier and especially easier on my (previously constantly crushed) toes. I wouldn't normally bother to review a product, but I want to encourage people to buy these so Keen keeps making them. Really - I was astonished.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      28

      2008

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      love these!!

      By hongziyang

      from Aurora CO

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable Sole
      • Good for Walking

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuter shoes
        • Everyday riding

        Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

        I have riddden probably 1500 miles on these since I bought them in April. I wear these almost all the time (I ride to work a lot) and they are a great balance between good on the bike and good to walk around in. I even rode the MS 150 this summer in mine - why not? They worked great!

        Sure, other shoes would bike a little better, but these are still respectable (and certainly comfortable) and they are SO much better to walk around in than other shoes I've had.

        For the commuting purpose (or just riding around) they are intended for, they are fantastic!

        I'm not sure on the sizing as I had to buy the women's version. Guess there aren't enough size 7 men in the world for REI to stock shoes that small...

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        22

        2008

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great shoes, odd sizing.

        By Sam Ley

        from Boulder, CO

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable Sole
        • Good for Walking
        • Good Traction
        • Simple to Use
        • Well Ventilated

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Commuter shoes
          • Everyday riding
          • Long-distance riding

          Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

          These are my current favorite cycling shoe! They are the first shoe that I actually consider to be all purpose.

          They certainly aren't a "racing" shoe, but are stiff enough for fairly aggressive riding, both road and mountain. I commute 10 miles, and use my commute as a training session, so I keep a strong pace.

          The shoes aren't so stiff that they are hard to walk in, and the recession in the shoe is deep enough for Crank Brother's cleats to recess fully, meaning I can wear them all day long without clacking. I hear the cleat occasionally, if I step on a small stone or something, but in normal use they don't touch the ground.

          They have traditional Keen comfort, but you will probably find them narrow if you are used to the normal Keens, which I find to be wider than average. For me that means regular Keens aren't wearable, but if your feet are wide enough that regular Keens are perfect, you'll probably find these too narrow.

          I'm also unhappy that they don't come in sizes smaller than 8. I usually wear a size 8 Men's shoe, with sandal sizes between 7.5 and 8 depending on brand. But the Keen size 8 was enormous on me, and they don't even make a smaller size. I had to purchase the Women's version (which doesn't really bother me, they are both neutral colors), and even the Women's 8 is just barely close enough in size to work. A Women's 7.5, if it existed, would probably be just right for me.

          All in all though, a very nice biking shoe. I've worn mine nearly every day since purchasing them the week they were released. I anticipate wearing them all through the summer and fall.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels half size too big
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          4

          2008

          (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Fantastic Warm-weather shoe!

          By Royce M

          from South Haven, Michigan

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable Sole
          • Well Ventilated

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Commuter shoes
            • Everyday riding
            • Long-distance riding

            Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

            I've put 200 bike miles on these sandals so far, and used them about 30 more hours in spin class. I am a recreational cyclist, and a former commuter.

            1. The ventilation is outstanding. My feet are cool and comfortable. Below 45 degrees F, my feet are very cold and could use some cover. That is the only bad point to these sandals -- and who expects a sandal to keep your feet warm?

            2. They hold my feet firmly, but not too tight. Frankly, I hardly know they're there. I have not had any shoes which fit so well, so soon.

            3. The soles are stiff and transmit power to the pedals as well as anyone could want.

            4. Off the bike, the cleats still touch the ground, despite a valiant effort in the thick rubber sole. I still use them for my post-spin upper body workout at the gym, and I have no problem walking around when I'm on a ride. However, I would not wear these shoes if I was doing anything other than riding a bike that uses SPD pedals.

            Not only would I recommend these to a friend, I bought some for my Father in-law, with whom I ride frequently. He loves them too.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            May

            14

            2008

            (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Narrow

            By bwgride

            from Statesboro, GA

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good for Walking
            • Simple to Use

            Cons

            • Flimsy insert

            Best Uses

            • Commuter shoes
            • Everyday riding
            • Long-distance riding

            Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

            Sandals are narrow (I found that Keen notes this on their site to acknowledge replies from other bicycle riders who have commented on narrow size). My feet are size 11, so I order sized 11.5 as Keen suggests, but shoe felt too snug all around. Lengthwise I probably need size 12, but widthwise I need wide size, which Keen currently does not make. Shimano's SPD sandle, which I have, provides better fit for me due to my wide feet, so I'll be returning the Keen's.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels full size too small
            • Width:
            • Feels too narrow

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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            Mar

            24

            2009

            (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            These are NARROW sandals

            By MyJudge2

            from Frisco, TX

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Pros

            • Good for Walking
            • Well Ventilated

            Cons

            • Cutting off circulation

            Best Uses

            • Skinny feet

            Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

            I do not buy wide shoes but these sandals make my feet feel huge. The are a little tight in width but really cut off the small toes. I lost feeling in my right foot after only seven miles of riding.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels too narrow

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            29

            2008

            (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Excellent shoes

            By turbolisa

            from Phoenix, AZ.

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good for Walking
            • Simple to Use
            • Well Ventilated

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday riding
              • Long-distance riding

              Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

              We just finished RAGBRAI and I had no trouble or discomfort over 7 days and nearly 500 miles.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels half size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jun

              23

              2008

              (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great shoe, too narrow to live with.

              By Erik de San Pablo

              from Saint Paul, MN

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              Pros

              • Good for Walking
              • Simple to Use
              • Well Ventilated

              Cons

              • Too narrow

              Best Uses

              • Commuter shoes
              • Everyday riding
              • Long-distance riding

              Comments about Keen Commuter Bike Sandals - Men's:

              I have other Keen shoes that I love. Like those, the Commuter is well constructed. I really like the toe cap, unlike sandals from Shimano or Lake. Unfortunately, the shoe is far too narrow for me to wear comfortably. If I had my fifth metatarsals removed, it would be perfect. Don't think that because other Keen shoes fit you that the Commuter will. Try before you buy.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels too narrow

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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