KEEN  Newport H2 Sandals - Men's

This is my second pair of the Newport H2 sandals. They have comfortable arch support, tension straps that appropriately shape to my feet, and they are mostly durable for hiking on trails and through water. Mh first pair I purchased in 2014 and had them for over 6 years. The second pair I got in July 2024. It's unfortunate this pair hasn't lasted as long as my previous. The fabric around the left sandal is coming apart at the ankle joint. It could probably stitched together, and I would keep wearing them. At this point I'm worried they will not last much longer if I keep wearing them.

Loved my Keens. Thought they were bullet-proof. Then they let me down at Lake Tahoe – the sole separated from upper. Literally fell off. Lots of life left in both the upper and the sole. And guess what? KEEN, as they posted on their website, KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM: “Believe it or not, your shoes require a little love in order to work properly! If the adhesive used in the outsole is not flexed or used regularly, the bond can dry and crack, especially in certain climates. This can cause the sole to de-laminate.” Keen does not EVEN offer repairs but suggests using Barge Cement to DIY. Frustrated!!

Just 2 years old and only used in the summer and the rear strap where it attaches to the footbed is coming unglued and unstitched. Used to think of Keen's as bullet-proof and long-lasting, but I fear that the desire to make added profit has led them to lower design standards. That's really too bad.

Have never owned a pair of keen shoes which have not had the stitching fail long before the shoe was worn out

So, most people love these shoes. In many ways they are great, but there is a major flaw to this style of shoe that I can't get past. These shoes act like a one way valve for rocks and gravel. Everything can get in, but nothing can get out. I walk across gravel all the time, and every time, ricks get sucked up into these shoes. Unlike chacos or tevas, you can't just shake the rocks out, instead you have to take the shoe off. It seems to me, if you want sandals, go for sandals. If you want toe coverage and good grip around your foot, just wear regular shoes. That said, these are really nice for boating.

Bought for a raft trip in remote South America. They were brand new on Day 1. Stitching on back side strap started to fail, and strap was disintegrating by DAY 6! on a raft trip, which means you're not exactly hiking for hours every day. You can imagine how impossible it is to find replacement footwear on a long, remote trip. This will be our last pair of Keens - every previous pair has failed in exactly the same way, but at least we got more time out of the previous pairs.

These sandals are very comfortable but are falling apart after only one month. The stretchy fabric which is just below the webbing material is starting to rip multiple places. This is very disappointing. My previous Keen sandals held up for several years of hard use and I loved them. I live overseas it is very difficult for me to find footwear for my large feet and too expensive to send back.

Love the design, and hiked through the soles in 2 other pairs over 20 years. My last pair only lasted 1.5 years, and both soles detached on the same hike. I ended up having to hike back w/o soles. I fear the quality of the shoes have deteriorated. I tried customer service, as I believe the adhesive was defective, and they essentially shrugged and suggested I fix them myself.

I had a pair of these a few years ago and they served me well on a trip to Kenya. I stayed with some Masaai and walked all over the savanna. They were comfortable, easy to clean, and were very good for wet and dry conditions. Very nice for hot weather, and crossing streams when necessary. I wore them to India two years ago. They were perfect for sight-seeing in a hot country. I left them behind, thinking that one day I will return. But, I missed them, and now I've replaced them. It's springtime, and I am going outside in all weather. They are good in Seattle because they are simply made for rain. I bought a second pair for a friend.

This was my 4th pair of Newport H2s. I have been a fan of them for... hmmm must be 15 years. My other 3 pair have been bomber and seen fair abuse; only failing after the sole has worn through. Not this most recent pair. I had them for 15 months when the stitching on the heel strap blew out. This exposed the fact that there is no overlap of the webbing at that joint. (The inside of the foot where the heel strap meets the instep strap; creating a major weakness at a stress point). Not the first quality issue I have had with a Keen product in the last 4-5 years.