I love my Keen commuter sandals and I do clip in with mine. They are perfect for commuting, running errands or easy rides. I don't like them for long rides or hills because the sole isn't stiff enough to get a good pedal stroke. I feel like my foot wraps around the pedal and standing to climb just doesn't work.

I've never washed my commuters but I have two other pair of Keen sandals and DH has a pair and I have washed all three in the washer with great success.

I love Keens. Period.