KEEN Women's Whisper Closed Toe Sport Sandals Review

First off, it’s worth mentioning that due to a sports accident long ago, EVERY pair of footwear I buy automatically needs $70 worth of orthotic “surgery” before I can even wear them.So obviously, with that added expense, I need to be sure all and every pair of new shoes will be durable and last at least several years.Besides that, they’ll need to be comfortable from the start—I can’t risk putting that extra money into a shoe that will never become comfortable or might cause blisters.Fortunately, Keen sandals are both durable and never have caused any distressing issues, so I can be confident that they will fit well and also last for many years of rugged use. Thesis style is always true to size and super comfy. (I adore them and no, this is not my first pair!)Besides that, I LOVE the color of this pair—they’re cheery enough to wear on a daily basis with casual slacks or skirts. (It feels silly to worry about getting them muddy should I sometimes decide to wear them while mowing the lawn or gardening since mud and muck always wash off easily with a quick spray with a garden hose.)I also wear them when kayaking, as they provide stable footing and won’t slip on mud or slimy rocks as you’re entering the boat in the water. Besides that, these sandals always dry out quickly so you’ll not have wet feet while waiting for hours for them to dry out.Simply put—I adore these sandals and will likely buy another pair sometime soon. (Yes, I’ve had another pair for about six or seven years that by now are fairly tattered, yet still wear them from time to time when doing really messy tasks. After three or so years I started popping them into the washing machine with jeans and heavier fabrics, making them look brand new without any evident wear or damage to the sandals or the other laundry. That’s a win-win if you have stinky feet. 🤣)So it’s a two thumbs up review for these fantastic sandals (or should that be “two big toes up” review? 8^)If you’re strategic about purchasing them off season, you also likely to find discounted pricing on their less popular colors or styles!

I have an old pair of the same style shoe. I wore them often during warm weather for about 3 years. Unfortunately, as much as I like these as hiking sandals, they don't work for me anymore. I hadn't worn my old ones in about 10 months. Before these arrived, I wore my old pair once. After a few hours, I noticed my feet feeling very uncomfortable. When I removed my shoes, I was surprised to see that my feet had swollen to the point of having a DEEP imprint of the sandal upper. After having surgery on each foot about 9 months ago, my feet tend to swell more than before when standing or walking for extended periods. I still really like these sandals and would recommend -- but not if your feet tend to swell.Some of the great things about these sandals:- The outer sole has good traction and feels secure while hiking or walking on uneven or damp surfaces. The soles are quite durable. My pair I wore a lot over a period of 3 years has little visible wear on the outsole.- The uppers dry very quickly when wet -- even after walking in a stream.- The insoles are comfortable but not very squishy. As a person who prefers good arch support in general, I would say these habe a little support but not much. I was ok with that.- The upper part of the sandals is secure and flexible. The toe coverage is great for a hiking sandal. Even with a lot of wear it didn't stretch out, and the cord never broke or frayed.A drawback about the "smoke blue" color is that the uppers are a much brighter blue than they appear in online photos. It's not just the photos on the Amazon listing. I've previously seen product photos of these in the "smoke blue" color from other retailer websites. They all appear to be a nice muted dusty blue color. I was disappointed. At the same time, I had ordered a pair of the solid black. I ordered both through the Amazon try before you buy. I'd wanted to compare the look of the two in person before choosing. The black pair looked great. Since this style wouldn't work for me now, though, I sent both pairs back.If you're looking for a good hiking/active sandal, these are a great option and would probably last a long time for you.

I have a number of pairs of these in different colors bought over different years. They are comfortable and the sizing is consistent across colors and years. They are a bit narrower than some of the KEEN sandals (which is good for me since my feet are narrower).They hold up well to daily use although I am noticing that eventually the web strap that goes from behind the ankle to the front of the sandel starts to fray a bit where it goes behind the leather strip. Shoe Goop or super glue (have used both) has fixed that (and also fixed other minor areas where the leather cover over that part of the webbing starts to pull up. Sole holds us well and doesn't wear down quickly.I will continue to buy these as I like them a lot, they are comfortable and last a long time.

This is my fourth pair of Keen sandals and second of this style. I love them. They are great for hiking, walking, and while I wouldn't call them a water sandal, they can be used for that purpose too. I love the color of these in tan and pale coral. It is light enough to serve as neutral. My other pair is gray and aqua.This pair has a footbed that conforms to the sole of the foot, with some arch support, and some texture to make sure your foot doesn't slip in the shoe. I've found these are about the least slippery shoes I've worn. The front bumper comes up and is great for protecting toes when I'm hiking or using them in the water.My other Keen sandals have lasted for years and I'm sure these will as well.