anybody own a pair of Keen sandal's?

[Blueberry]

I also have a pair of chacos.....

but.....no longer made in the USA. Used to be made in Colorado....

Really!? I thought it was just the leather stuff. That's disappointing

Edited to add:

Here's a quote from their website: "It is the Z series of sandals that will transition to Asia midyear in 2008." Sad.

CA

[KnottedYet]

What a huge disappointment. I have 4 pair of Chacos. (3 pair of Keens, I like the Chacos the best)

Edit: miscounted, I have 5 pair of Chacos.

[IFjane]

What a huge disappointment. I have 4 pair of Chacos. (3 pair of Keens, I like the Chacos the best)

Me, too - because of their arch support.....*sigh* oh well.....

[Blueberry]

Here's the link from Chaco if anyone wants to read more:

http://chacousa.com/Portal.aspx?CN=9...N=85C1703521CF

CA

[surgtech1956]

Brandi, I have a pair - bought new off Ebay. They are the ones with the nylon - Venice or Newport ??? I love them. They are a little warm for sandals. My feet don't sweat excessively and tend to have cold feet. I find them extremely comfortable for hiking, biking, kayaking, everything. I think they run pretty true to size, maybe a 1/2 size small.

[KnottedYet]

Oh, man, I'm just in a tailspin... I am such a Chaco enthusiast, I've sent so many folks over to the Chaco Side.

20 years ago Teva was good. I adored and bought a lot of Tevas. (this was back when they came in two models, and 4 sizes!) Teva branched out into cheaper manufacturing and many many different models. Quality declined. Teva was spread too thin, they sold their soul, and now they are a joke.

Sad to see Chaco following in Teva's footsteps.

[TexasMermaid]

Brandi -

My husband loves his Keens but for me the arch is not comfortable. For the amount of time I was planning to wear that kind of shoe, I didn't think I could tolerate the Keens. I looked at Newports, Venice, and one other style (can't remember right now).

I found some Salomon shoes on end of season sale at REI that worked great for me. They are called 'sandals' in Salomon's description but they are more like a water shoe. They have mesh that keeps the little pebbles out but lets the water drain out. I wore them almost the entire trip to Costa Rica a couple of years ago - no stink and great support for me. The back of the shoe can be folded down to make them become slides, which works great for before and after bike rides if you want to keep your socks on.

One day I must have been living right and the shoes showed up on SteepAndCheap for about $33 plus shipping. I got a second pair in another color as my backup pair for when the first pair wore out. Still waiting for that first pair to wear out so I use them both. The sizing ran true for me. Here's a link to what they look like:

http://www.backcountry.com/store/SAL...al-Womens.html

I have another pair of Salomon shoes, the style is called Karma. I bought these at end of season so haven't had much chance to use them yet except around the house. Same comfort level. Here's a link:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/SAL...oe-Womens.html

I promise I don't work for Salomon but I have found two styles of shoe in their line that work for me and might work for you. I have such a hard time finding shoes that I will buy two pair sometimes if I know a pair fits me well, especially if I find a great deal. You know what they say - if the shoe fits buy it in every color. Just kidding! I think you are very wise to evaluate purchases of items over $40.

Good luck finding sandals that work for you!

Jennifer

[Tuckervill]

I'm wearing mine right now!

I like them better in the winter with socks than in hot weather because of the sweaty issue. I think they're H2 model, but I'm not sure. I have some Chaco's, but the pebbles get in them worse than the Keen's.

Karen

[jobob]

Hey, speaking of Keen's & rampant consumerism, I just found that Keen makes cycling sandals - in women's sizes !

http://www.rei.com/product/765248

must go mull ...

[Brandi]

I don't have any Keen sandals but I do want to applaud your thought process when it comes to purchasing things.

I wish more people in the US gave such consideration to spending.

Thank you! I want to retire at some point in my life. I want and I need are two different things you know? So I really think hard about a purchase that is over a certain amount. And always look for the best price.

[snapdragen]

I must have freak of nature feet, I find Keens insanely uncomfortable. I have a pair of Keen Presido shoes that I can only wear a short time, forget any long distance walking in them. Chacos weren't much better for me, and don't even get me started on Crocs!

//snap loves her Simple Sugar shoes

[KnottedYet]

Hey, speaking of Keen's & rampant consumerism, I just found that Keen makes cycling sandals - in women's sizes !

http://www.rei.com/product/765248

must go mull ...

Oh, yeah! I already ride in my H2 Newports, and those look like they'd feel the same! Hot doggies!

Siped soles, very nice for wet streets! Removable footbeds means I can put my wedged Superfeet in there! Wheeeeee!

[Pax]

Ooh, I forgot I have a pair of the Keen hiking boots (Targhees I think). Unbelievably light and comfortable.