Keen sandals - preferences?

[Lise]

Hey guys! Uh, girls, uh...pals! Long time no see. I see you're all still here, it's just me who's the rare visitor. I'm contemplating buying some Keen SPD sandals, because the Shimano sandals that I bought five or six years ago just really kill my left foot with the Morton's neuroma. I recently said to my husband (you guys remember J? We're married nearly two years now! Very happy ) "If Keen made dress shoes, my joy would be complete". So yesterday we're out riding, and my left foot really hurt. I had bunion surgery two years ago, so the neuroma is the only problem I have anymore. I feel like I'm keeping my Shimano sandals out of pure cussed stubboness (they were expensive and I hardly ever wear them {because they hurt my foot} so I can't get rid of them...)

SO. Which do you think I should get? The Arroyo Pedaling Cycle Sandal: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodKE_52013.html

or the Comuter Cycling Sandal: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodKE_5291.html

I do walk around (we ride to the Botanic Gardens and walk), but I'm not really "hiking" on rough terrain after a bike ride. Mostly city sidewalks.

I know you wise women will steer me right, or at least greet me with friendly enthusiasm and share your opinions. Thanks!

[beccaB]

I can't help you with the keen sandals just yet as I don't have a pair, but I used to get really bad hotfoot with specialized taho spd bike shoes. The pain pretty much went away when I switched to a stiffer sole. I would think you would want whichever one has a stiffer sole so that the cleat won't press into the ball of your foot. I am interested also in the opinions on those shoes.

[maryellen]

I have the commuter cycling sandal and I've been pretty happy with them. I use them just as much for walking around as I do for cycling. I do find that I don't like cycling in them without socks--it feels as if one of my big toes are rubbing into something on the inside of the shoe even though they are definitely not too small. I tend to be pretty picky re shoes.

[Veronica]

Have no advice - don't cycle in Keens. But it's great to "see" you stranger.

Veronica

[KnottedYet]

Lise! I miss you!

(I have nothing to contribute on the Keen sandal front, as I pedal in Newport H2 on BMX pedals)

[Cataboo]

I haven't tried the arryos - i use my keen commuters with my speedplay frogs - they do flex around the cleat and it can get painful.