KEEN Women's Whisper Closed Toe Sport Sandal

UPDATE: I've had these shoes for a little over a year, and the stitching has started to come undone on the side. However, it is easily repairable, and the rest of the shoe is in great condition; so, I still highly recommend them!ORIGINAL POST: First, I'll say that I absolutely love these shoes!As my husband and I were planning our honeymoon in Hawaii, we knew that we were going to need some good water shoes. I'm more of a sandal girl myself; so, I ordered both the Whispers and the Newport H2s, and here's what I found...The Whispers ran truer to size than the Newports. I order my regular size in the Whispers, which fit perfectly, but I needed about a full size bigger on the Newports. (Not a deal breaker, but just something to note.)The Whispers have a significantly nicer feel to them, but they do run a bit narrow; so, if you have wider feet, you likely want to go with the Newports, regardless of size. However, while the Newports are wider and are definitely a more rugged shoe with a bigger toe bumper, that also makes them a bit heavier and they tend to clomp a bit more. Depending on how you're looking to use them, this might be what you need, but for me just walking and hiking around Hawaii, the Whispers did just fine.I will note that on the beaches, especially the pebbly ones, the sand did get stuck in the Whispers a bit, but my guess is that would've happened even more with the Newports as the latter have the bigger toe bumper where sand likely would've gotten stuck.As far as arch support, the Whispers have good support, but the Newports definitely had a better insole. However, it also made the Newports a bit tighter on the top, almost like they didn't fully account for the arch, which wasn't unbearable, but again, something to note when choosing what size to order. For me, the arch support was still more than sufficient in the Whispers, and my feet never felt too tired walking around in them for hours.I've also heard comments that the back of the straps on Keens get stretched out after time; so, I also liked that the Whispers were reinforced with ribbon around the back too. It also added a cute accent to the design, making them not only a good water sandal, but also a cute all-around nice shoe. They were so comfortable that I ended up wearing them even when I knew we weren't going to be getting our feet wet.So, after walking around the house in them for about 1-2 days each, I ultimately went with the Whispers, and I'm very glad that I did. The fit was comfortable, they weren't too bulky, and they did exactly what I wanted them to do, which was mainly protect my feet as we explored rainforests, beaches, and other fun sites.I'll try to give an update once I've had them a bit longer, but after two weeks of wearing these almost exclusively in Hawaii, I can say that I'm very happy with them and would highly recommend them to anyone!

I love the look, the fit, the wide toe box ( so important my little toes don’t get squished) They are waterproof, but look good enough to wear ABOUT anywhere. Adjustable straps, to a point, very stable, quality is superior.

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!

It's a wonderful-feeling shoe. True to size. The footbed is really comfortable - nice and airy. The one little annoyance is the 'pinch-tab' that tightens the elastic laces. It's a bit hard on the fingers. BUT that may change once the sandals are broken-in. Love 'em.

I really like these sandals & wear them almost all the time. The gray color is neutral & goes with most of my clothes. I even washed them in the washer after a trip to the lake where they got all sandy! The only thing I don't like is they make my soles feel sweaty.

I used to have sandals from Alpine Designs for about 15 years and the bottom finally broke off. These I bought as a replacement and so far (~2 months) they work great. I’ve used them for kayaking, paddle boarding, white water rafting, and also swam in them as well.I have not tried hiking in them yet, but depending on what surface you are hiking on small rocks can get in and hard to take them out unless you take the shoes off, which can be annoying. But this problem is not limited to these brands, it applies to all sandals of this design. They do not need any breaking in, very comfortable, somewhat easy to put on & off.They look cute and has good tractions.

These sandals are very comfy from the start. No breaking in required, and are great for all day wear.

I haven't worn anything but these type of Keens in 35 years. They stay on due to bungie cords, easy to pull on, and comfortable on bottom of foot. Anti bacterial property lasts about a year. You can walk in water and they dry pretty quick. The close toe stops rocks from getting under foot pretty well. 10 of 10

These sandals protected my feet from rocky beaches and hot sand. It has good thick treads and you will not slip on wet surfaces like on a dock or boating. If you are travelling to a hot climate, it will keep your feel cool and the size fits as described. This pair made a difference on my trip to Hawaii.

Tengo tiempo comprando esta marca y conozco la calidad y mi medida. Por algunos comentarios dudaba en que los tamaños fueran los mismos pero siguen siendo los mismos. Comprobado! Muy lindos!

Cómodos con buen agarre

Los habia comprado en tienda en físico. Y ya no los habia encontrado y los pedi aqui por que son de muy buena valida y super duraderos

This is my second pair of Keen sandals. The first pair I got more than 10 years ago and still use. There is very little evidence they are that old and they are comfortable. I wanted to have a new pair for backup so got these. They were the same size but seemed narrower. I was able to adjust everything so that they do fit. It is hard to buy shoes online rather than in person, however I am very happy with them so now have 2 pair that should last me the rest of my life perhaps. They are very durable yet comfortable.