Trail to town in the same sandal? Absolutely with the Astoria West. Keen took the iconic hybrid sandal and gave it a heel lift and a women's specific fit. With slip-resistant grip, cushioned support, and quick-dry, recycled plastic webbing.
Trail to town in the same sandal? Absolutely with the Astoria West. Keen took the iconic hybrid sandal and gave it a heel lift and a women's specific fit. With slip-resistant grip, cushioned support, and quick-dry, recycled plastic webbing.
Trail to town in the same sandal? Absolutely with the Astoria West. Keen took the iconic hybrid sandal and gave it a heel lift and a women's specific fit. With slip-resistant grip, cushioned support, and quick-dry, recycled plastic webbing.
Trail to town in the same sandal? Absolutely with the Astoria West. Keen took the iconic hybrid sandal and gave it a heel lift and a women's specific fit. With slip-resistant grip, cushioned support, and quick-dry, recycled plastic webbing.
Last updated at 08/30/2024 16:41:06
originally posted on keenfootwear.com
I can only say WOW. I knew that KEEN brand was good, and this is my first pair I have ever bought and definitely not the last.Can't believe how amazing the sandals are! I ordered them for my traveling around the world, and tested them in Scotland.I have issues with my knees and usually I am in pain within 1-2 hours of walking.With these babies I've been on my feet, standing and walking for 7h straight.!!I can't believe how good they are.I've seen some reviews to buy a bit bigger size, so I did, I'm size 8 and I've bought 8,5 and I feel like I'm walking on clouds.They are amazing and I don't see myself in other shoes anymore.Thank you KEEN
originally posted on REI
I tried two models of Keen water shoes. These fit narrower but do not have full rubber bumper across the toe. They worked well for a trip to Hawaii. They protect the feet, have some arch support and do not slip around your foot when wet. They are not the grippiest, I slipped on a narrow wet trail of mixed sand and plant debris. To be fair a lot of other people had problems there in all sorts of footwear. It was just a shock as they had been so solid most places. Clean up ok.
originally posted on REI
These are fantastic sport sandals for all sorts of activities. A couple of things stand out: they fit very securely so you can adventure confidently, and they are highly cushioned and so you have to get used to being a couple inches taller when wearing them!These water sandals are in fact open footwear, but I got them in late winter and there was still about a foot of snow on the ground. I ended up wearing them several times for show shoveling and walking around on the snow, and miraculously, my feet never got cold, even being outside in mid-30s weather with a medium hiking sock for a couple of hours. So I guess these are snow sandals as well! The hiking tread on the soles had great traction on the snow and ice. Even when I was slipping and sliding a bit, the ... MoreThese are fantastic sport sandals for all sorts of activities. A couple of things stand out: they fit very securely so you can adventure confidently, and they are highly cushioned and so you have to get used to being a couple inches taller when wearing them!These water sandals are in fact open footwear, but I got them in late winter and there was still about a foot of snow on the ground. I ended up wearing them several times for show shoveling and walking around on the snow, and miraculously, my feet never got cold, even being outside in mid-30s weather with a medium hiking sock for a couple of hours. So I guess these are snow sandals as well! The hiking tread on the soles had great traction on the snow and ice. Even when I was slipping and sliding a bit, the sandals fit very securely and did not shift on my foot.In terms of fit, I wear a size 11 and these are true to size. With many types of hiking shoes and boots I need a wide width. These are a medium width, but fit me perfectly, and the great thing about the way the sides are designed is that a bunion I have developed on my right foot was right between two straps, so the sandals were perfect.In terms of comfort, these have remarkable cushioning. They are rather high, and since I usually wear 'barefoot' style shoes with little to no drop from the heel to the toes, when I first put these on I felt like I was standing on 2" lifts. But once they were both on I felt balanced and secure and they just hugged my foot like a glove.In terms of properly fitting these to the foot, the lacing system consists of a stretchy cord and a plastic slider. You can customize the lacing tightness to your heart's content up and down your foot to get the most secure fit. I like this neat and self-contained system and was able to use it effectively to make the sandals hug my feet. If there was one thing that I might suggest, it would be to add adjustability to the heel strap; it fit well but there were a couple of times I might have liked to tighten it a bit, depending on the sock (or lack thereof). Using the laces I was able to make up for this and fit the sandals securely.In terms of look, they are sporty and great looking. I have the gray with coral pink laces and they go with everything. I really really like these sandals and look forward to many fun adventures on the trail and even in the snow.
| Product class | Shoe |
| Terrain | On / Off Road |
| Sport | Outdoors |
I can only say WOW. I knew that KEEN brand was good, and this is my first pair I have ever bought and definitely not the last.Can't believe how amazing the sandals are! I ordered them for my traveling around the world, and tested them in Scotland.I have issues with my knees and usually I am in pain within 1-2 hours of walking.With these babies I've been on my feet, standing and walking for 7h straight.!!I can't believe how good they are.I've seen some reviews to buy a bit bigger size, so I did, I'm size 8 and I've bought 8,5 and I feel like I'm walking on clouds.They are amazing and I don't see myself in other shoes anymore.Thank you KEEN
I tried two models of Keen water shoes. These fit narrower but do not have full rubber bumper across the toe. They worked well for a trip to Hawaii. They protect the feet, have some arch support and do not slip around your foot when wet. They are not the grippiest, I slipped on a narrow wet trail of mixed sand and plant debris. To be fair a lot of other people had problems there in all sorts of footwear. It was just a shock as they had been so solid most places. Clean up ok.
These are fantastic sport sandals for all sorts of activities. A couple of things stand out: they fit very securely so you can adventure confidently, and they are highly cushioned and so you have to get used to being a couple inches taller when wearing them!These water sandals are in fact open footwear, but I got them in late winter and there was still about a foot of snow on the ground. I ended up wearing them several times for show shoveling and walking around on the snow, and miraculously, my feet never got cold, even being outside in mid-30s weather with a medium hiking sock for a couple of hours. So I guess these are snow sandals as well! The hiking tread on the soles had great traction on the snow and ice. Even when I was slipping and sliding a bit, the ... MoreThese are fantastic sport sandals for all sorts of activities. A couple of things stand out: they fit very securely so you can adventure confidently, and they are highly cushioned and so you have to get used to being a couple inches taller when wearing them!These water sandals are in fact open footwear, but I got them in late winter and there was still about a foot of snow on the ground. I ended up wearing them several times for show shoveling and walking around on the snow, and miraculously, my feet never got cold, even being outside in mid-30s weather with a medium hiking sock for a couple of hours. So I guess these are snow sandals as well! The hiking tread on the soles had great traction on the snow and ice. Even when I was slipping and sliding a bit, the sandals fit very securely and did not shift on my foot.In terms of fit, I wear a size 11 and these are true to size. With many types of hiking shoes and boots I need a wide width. These are a medium width, but fit me perfectly, and the great thing about the way the sides are designed is that a bunion I have developed on my right foot was right between two straps, so the sandals were perfect.In terms of comfort, these have remarkable cushioning. They are rather high, and since I usually wear 'barefoot' style shoes with little to no drop from the heel to the toes, when I first put these on I felt like I was standing on 2" lifts. But once they were both on I felt balanced and secure and they just hugged my foot like a glove.In terms of properly fitting these to the foot, the lacing system consists of a stretchy cord and a plastic slider. You can customize the lacing tightness to your heart's content up and down your foot to get the most secure fit. I like this neat and self-contained system and was able to use it effectively to make the sandals hug my feet. If there was one thing that I might suggest, it would be to add adjustability to the heel strap; it fit well but there were a couple of times I might have liked to tighten it a bit, depending on the sock (or lack thereof). Using the laces I was able to make up for this and fit the sandals securely.In terms of look, they are sporty and great looking. I have the gray with coral pink laces and they go with everything. I really really like these sandals and look forward to many fun adventures on the trail and even in the snow.
I’ve gone through the gamut with hiking shoes for water situations. These were my last stop because I always thought they were pretty ugly and had a kind of Dads Who Don’t Care kinda vibe… these shoes are the jam. They can take on any kind of rocky surface, jagged, slippery, sandy, and they protect my feet while being comfortable for many miles of walking. The picture below is in Aruba. Those rocks are sharp and jagged and all over the island that hasn’t been turned into the perfect man made beaches. They did everything I needed to explore. Feel silly it took me so long to come around to these.
…so tried virtually every other water/hiking shoe/sandal out there - tevas, chacos, my boots, old tennis shoes. After none were satisfying for the hiking water adventures I take with my dog literally every week, I finally succumbed to the keens. They do everything I need on all the terrains… gravel, dry rocks, wet rocks, steep dirt road/loose gravel hills, grass obvs, river mud, river rocks, waterfalls. The one negative is in river/water type spots, it could be easy to roll your ankle if not careful because of the way the outer sides handle leaning (it flips down instead of rolling) at the outer edges). Nonetheless, this shoe is what I have needed and it took years for me to get here.
This is my 5th KEEN shoe (my other ones are still good; i got this to add it to my "collection" LOL); been a happy customer for a long time; for me, their shoes are very comfortable; long lasting; and practical. I particularly like the cushiness feeling and the water resistant/proof; the price is not too high up there (when I got them on sale). I normally wear size 6.5; but always order size 7 in Keen.
So, during the big end of the year sale, I purchased the Women's Astoria West x Outdoor Afro, in a size 9. Then I get an email saying " Woops," not in stock. While they're still on sale, I keep checking the website for two weeks and the site still says, one size 9 still in stock.After they were on sale, they went up to 84.00 or some price close to that and now there are two size 9's in stock. Do you think Keen would honor the sale price since I did try purchasing them during the sale...HECK NO THEY WOULD NOT! Now they're on sale for 58.99 plus I have to pay 10.00 dollars for shipping and tax, so now I'm paying 28.00 more for the same sandals I tried purchasing during the end of the year sale. So thank you Keen for valuing your customers and your great customer ... MoreSo, during the big end of the year sale, I purchased the Women's Astoria West x Outdoor Afro, in a size 9. Then I get an email saying " Woops," not in stock. While they're still on sale, I keep checking the website for two weeks and the site still says, one size 9 still in stock.After they were on sale, they went up to 84.00 or some price close to that and now there are two size 9's in stock. Do you think Keen would honor the sale price since I did try purchasing them during the sale...HECK NO THEY WOULD NOT! Now they're on sale for 58.99 plus I have to pay 10.00 dollars for shipping and tax, so now I'm paying 28.00 more for the same sandals I tried purchasing during the end of the year sale. So thank you Keen for valuing your customers and your great customer service! Yeah, I was being sarcastic.I've been buying your sandals for years and I have NEVER been so disappointed in your customer service until this incident.
I have worn Keen for years and size 8 was roomy enough for the width and toe box. Inordered online figuring it was pretty reliable and safe not to need a personal fitting. I had to return my purchase because the shoe was very tight to get into and remained tight even after loosening everything. I would recommend at least a half to a fulll size up from your usual Keen size expectations and that if you need arch support then a personal fitting to confirm it's placement.I am giving it three stars because I assume the quality of Keen remains the same but sizing is now an issue.
From the second I put these sandals on, I was in heaven! They fit perfectly, and when I say perfectly, I mean perfectly! There was absolutely no “break in” period.I never want to take them off. For all my fellow backpackers, the size 40 weighs 11 ounces. Yes, you read that correctly! These sandals are sturdy and provide excellent traction. The support they provide your feet makes one feel like you could walk forever. I haven’t played with them in the water yet, but soon! I am so incredibly happy I took the leap and bought these sandals. I’ve already recommended them to at least 20 people lol! You won’t go wrong with these sandals whether you use them on the trail or just for everyday wearing, that I can tell you! They’re worth every penny!!!
For water shoes I have always loved the Newport - I bought my first pair in the early 2000s and have been a loyal KEEN customer ever since. And as a Black outdoorswoman I was STOKED when I saw these shoes, partnering with OutdoorAfro.Unfortunately, they are not like the Newport water shoe. I tried for weeks and weeks to get comfy in these shoes and to no avail.My criticisms are twofold.1. The elevated heel wrecks havoc on my bad knees. A high heel is a terrible idea if you have knee / joint issues, which I do. I silenced my doubts about buying these because I figured since it was KEEN and it's a hiker-sandal-watershoe that the raised heel would be ergonomical. A helpful addition somehow. Sady, it just causes me intense pain on even the shortest of hikes. Much ... MoreFor water shoes I have always loved the Newport - I bought my first pair in the early 2000s and have been a loyal KEEN customer ever since. And as a Black outdoorswoman I was STOKED when I saw these shoes, partnering with OutdoorAfro.Unfortunately, they are not like the Newport water shoe. I tried for weeks and weeks to get comfy in these shoes and to no avail.My criticisms are twofold.1. The elevated heel wrecks havoc on my bad knees. A high heel is a terrible idea if you have knee / joint issues, which I do. I silenced my doubts about buying these because I figured since it was KEEN and it's a hiker-sandal-watershoe that the raised heel would be ergonomical. A helpful addition somehow. Sady, it just causes me intense pain on even the shortest of hikes. Much like higher heels on boots and dress shoes do.2. The webbing is not that flexible and pinches or cuts in at weird places along the side and top of my feet. It's constricting, with little give or flex. The design of the openings seem to place fashion over function. The cutouts all over the top and sides of the shoe look really cool, but are not comfortable for any kind of serious hiking. I found it to be painful, distracting, and allowied for lots of little rocks to get in with no way to easily get the rocks out. With Newports I just shake my foot or sweep a finger inside to scoop out whatever got in. The numerous holes on these sandals are too small for that so I have to stop and actually take off the whole shoe to shake out debris. Multiple times on every hike. As a lover of Newports and Chacos I know rocks getting in just happens. But if getting the rocks out is such a hassle, it makes outdoor adventure shoes a pain.If you don't have knee / joint problems and can wear an elevated heel in other shoes (dress shoes, boots, etc.) I'm sure you'll be fine. But - if like me - you're a diehard KEEN fan because, in the beginning, every shoe had a big wide toe box with what felt like golden orthodics inside - I'd skip these. Factor in the oddly placed cutouts that bite into the top and sides of my feet and allow lots of rocks in, and my feet are killing me after every hike.The sandals are stunning and the mission of OutdoorAfro is so powerful, so I'm SUPER sad these didn't work for me. I would love be able to wear something this cute all the time! These sandals look amazing with skirts and dresses, I get compliments the few times I've worn them. AND the purchase supports OutdoorAfro! But comfort trumps fashion every time for me. I guess I'll gift them to someone in my life who has zero knee problems and doesn't really hike much or go out on the water.
| Product class | Shoe |
| Terrain | On / Off Road |
| Sport | Outdoors |
