I'm a freak, I didn't like my Newport's at all so I sent them back.
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I ordered these on sale from Terry: Isabella
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07-11-2006, 06:46 PM #1
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07-12-2006, 06:32 AM #2
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Will the Keen Newports be good for cycling? They're exactly the ones I've been looking at!
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07-12-2006, 02:21 PM #3
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Good question. If they fit you, I'd say yes. The toe protection is probably a really good idea if you're going to wear them cycling.
Originally Posted by pooks
There is a more shoe-y model that is kind of a cross between the Newports and a shoe. Less open, but still not like wearing a whole shoe. Newports (and Venices) have open heels, so you could get something "in" your sandal, but I'm not sure you'd have that problem cycling.
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07-12-2006, 04:19 PM #4
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Do you think the sole is stiff enough?
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07-12-2006, 07:57 PM #5
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They are definitely not stiff--more like a sneaker. I have ridden my bike with them, but only for a short way. Not like you couldn't ride far with them, but they are certainly not stiff like actual cycling shoes are.
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07-13-2006, 04:16 AM #6
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Okay -- sounds like the Lake sandal would be better for that. Thanks!
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07-15-2006, 12:53 PM #7
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I just got a pair of the venice ones from rei - I did not like the toe ledge of the newports. I think they are comfortable but they really make my feet sweat - unlike my tevas. I wore socks with them yesterday and it was much better - but kind of defeats the purpose of sandals.
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07-17-2006, 01:06 PM #8
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I love my Keens! but... Originally Posted by pooks
I've tried biking in my Keen sandals, and I find the rubber "bumper toe" sticks out just enought to clip my tires soetimes when I turn. I don't have that problem with other walking shoes/sneakers.
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07-19-2006, 08:43 PM #9
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I tried the Keen's but didn't like the way the rubber toe felt on my toes.....anyway, was at a store about a year or so ago and saw a sandal made by Primo. It was a men's model, black leather and looked rather like a Keen but with no rubber toe. They are wonderful....I wear them everywhere and they look a bit more formal than the Keen's so can get away wearing them in some dressier situations (which for me is still pretty informal I guess).
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