2024 the best hiking sandals review

Price: $66.56
(as of Nov 17, 2024 15:15:17 UTC - Details)

KEEN Women's Whisper Closed Toe Durable Comfortable Easy On Washable Adventure
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.22 x 7.28 x 4.49 inches; 11.36 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1028815
Department ‏ : ‎ womens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2023
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ KEEN
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C5RL13L6
Reviewer: AmazonReviewer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Picked the Whispers over the Newports, and here's why...
Review: 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!

Reviewer: L2's Review
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The BEST Rugged Outdoor 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!

Reviewer: SITR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Extremely Comfortable Water Shoes
Review: Really comfy and very nice. Not cheap but nice

Reviewer: Ex New Mex
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Keen on Keen
Review: 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.

Reviewer: EMG
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very comfortable
Review: This is the second pair I've owned in this style and I truly love them. They are easy to put on and take off. The toe protection is fantastic. This is what finally gave out on the first pair after many, many years of abuse. The tread is great on a variety of surfaces. Water is not a problem and they rinse and dry easily and quickly.They are true to size for me. The only issue I had with this pair was that the left strap around the bottom of my ankle rubbed the skin until I nearly had a sore. This is the only reason I'm giving 4 stars. I used a bandaid to cover that spot for a couple more uses, and when I wore them without the bandaid the next time, the problem didn't reoccur. Perhaps they just needed to stretch a little? I don't know. I wear these now without anything on that spot near my ankle and all is fine.The color choices are great. Being able to adjust the fit with the bungee is another feature I really like.I recommend these and I hope they're still around many years from now when I suppose I'll need another pair!

Reviewer: LittleLight
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 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.

Reviewer: Leticia G.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 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!

Reviewer: Excelente precio y calidad, con puerta frontal y lateral, plegable con asa para fácil manejo.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Cómodos con buen agarre

Reviewer: Solo que di vienen algo amplio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 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

Reviewer: Roslyn Wilford
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 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.