Keen sandals

[Tuckervill]

I'm wearing my Keen H2 sandals right now. I like them better in the winter with wool socks, than in the summer. I get hot under the ball of my foot in these. So I only wear them in summer at the river or when I don't care if my feet stink!

Karen

[jobob]

How are the women's Keen commuter sandals sized. Do they run true to size?

That's kind of hard to answer - your best bet would be to try them on.

I take a 41 in Dansko clogs & sandals, and 41 in Eccos. I got the Keens in US size 10 which according to their sizing is the equivalent to Euro 40.5. So my guess is the Keens run reasonably true to size. In women's Sidis (which run notoriously small) I take a 42.5.

If that helps any ...

[Blueberry]

*stamps feet*

I want my REI dividend now too! Guess they take a little longer to make it to the East coast

*end of tantrum*

I'm still intrigued by these - I'll probably try them, provided they carry them locally and I can see if the fit is good Of course, I'll have to be really careful to keep them out of cat range - mine love to eat elastic

[SouthernBelle]

I got an email telling me about my dividend.

I definitely plan on trying them on before buying. I can't abide anything rubbing my foot and sometime sandal straps will.

I'm so sensitive, ya know.

[sgtiger]

Picked up a pair of these today at REI(Alderwood). It was too hard to resist with the 20% coupon and my dividend since that brought them down to half of the retail price. Wahoo! They're amazing comfortable - even for my wide feet. I did have to take out the Exacto knife to trim off a tiny, tiny bit around the bottom to make my cleats(Frogs) fit.

[Bad JuJu]

So did anyone ever say definitively how well the the Keen Commuter cycling sandals did when actually used for cycling?

I love the two pairs of Keens I have, but they're the H2 model--not cycling-specific. I have the Shimano cycling sandals (newer style), and they fit me all right, but the straps are a bit stiff and not as comfy as I could wish. (And my REI dividend is burning a hole in my pocket, too.)

I guess I'm most concerned to hear whether the sole is stiff enough on the Keen Commuters for, say, a 30-40-mile ride.

[MM_QFC!]

Picked up a pair of these today at REI(Alderwood). It was too hard to resist with the 20% coupon and my dividend since that brought them down to half of the retail price. Wahoo! They're amazing comfortable - even for my wide feet. I did have to take out the Exacto knife to trim off a tiny, tiny bit around the bottom to make my cleats(Frogs) fit.

Hey Sgtiger,
I'm interested to hear how you like these; so, I'll look forward to seeing you again (+ family) and hearing your review 'live' at the TE gathering next week, ok?
Mary

[sgtiger]

So far I've only done short rides(3-10 miles) to do errands and take the kids on the trails. Very comfortable but maybe not as stiff as I would like them to be for really long rides. I could see doing ~30 miles in them, but I'm not sure I would want to wear them for rides any longer than that. But honestly without actually having ridden those distances in the Keens I can't give a reliable review right now.

Mary, I'm looking forward to seeing you again too.

[jobob]

I've worn them a couple of days I commuted to & from work (~ 15 miles each way) and they were fine over that distance. And they're very easy to walk in despite the moderately stiff sole.

Like sgtiger, I'd probably stick with my Sidi mtn bike shoes for much longer rides. But that's simply because I haven't ridden with the Keens all that much yet.

[GLC1968]

My DH just bought these last night. I tried on the women's version, but there were just too narrow. I'm sure they'd be ok on the bike, but walking wouldn't be comfy for me.

The REI guy suggested I try the men's version on, but they didn't have my size. I can't find it online anywhere, but he said they used to have it (sold out). Anyone seen the men's in a 37 or 37.5 anywhere? If you do, I'll pay you to buy and ship them to me.

I'm pretty sure I'd get a lot of use out of these if I could just get a pair that would fit!

[AnnieBikes]

So I am not the only one with the REI dividend burning a hole in my pocket (wallet). I ordered a pair this week. I wear Keen Isabella sandals all summer long and have two pairs. LOVE them. I am worried about the sizing of the commuter sandals but will post here after I receive them later this week and let you know how they feel. I plan to wear them on long days of cycling.

Last year when I rode the Southern Tier, many of the women were wearing sandals and all loved them. So, we shall see. I want to use them alot before May when I leave to ride the Underground RR route with a group of riders from WomanTours.

http://www.womantours.com

Glad to find this post.

[SouthernBelle]

I'm looking forward to a report. It's a bit of a drive to REI for me and I am not buying without trying on. If anything rubs my foot I can't abide it.

[sgtiger]

Did a 20 miler yesterday with a hill at the end. The first part started out flat and the Keens felt fine. I could feel them flex a bit in the arch as I was climbing the hill, though. It felt like there was something in the shoe that kept the front part - toe to about the front third of my arch - really stiff, but it seems to end there.

I still really like them but I think I'll just keep using them for shorter casual rides and bike errands.

[MM_QFC!]

I forgot to thank you for your earlier response and review, so thanks!
Yeah, I think that Keen notes that they're a commuter sandal, not recommended for longer distances.
Also, I'll bring some cue sheets/maps on Saturday for you.
Mary

So far I've only done short rides(3-10 miles) to do errands and take the kids on the trails. Very comfortable but maybe not as stiff as I would like them to be for really long rides. I could see doing ~30 miles in them, but I'm not sure I would want to wear them for rides any longer than that. But honestly without actually having ridden those distances in the Keens I can't give a reliable review right now.

Mary, I'm looking forward to seeing you again too.

[jobob]

I did a 68 mile ride w the Keen cycling sandals this weekend and I never thought about them, which is good.

It was hot out -- mid to high 80's -- but I wore my lightweight smartwool cycling socks and all was well. I haven't tried wearing them w/o socks, and I don't think I will, I'd be worried about chafing. I have delicate feet.

We walked around a bit during our lunch break and they were fine for that as well.

I use eggbeater cleats & pedals, btw.