JudoMom Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Are Keen Sandals worth the money? I'm hard on shoes. Will they last? I could cough up the money if the sandals will last for years. I'm looking at the Venice or the Whisper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I don't know which pair I have. But, they are hand-me-ups from my ds. I've worn them for three summers now and they still look new! Ds wore them for a summer too! LOVE these shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Keens are the only thing my 16yo wears. She has had a style very similar to both of those and they held up very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Are Keen Sandals worth the money? I'm hard on shoes. Will they last? I could cough up the money if the sandals will last for years. I'm looking at the Venice or the Whisper. Yes and Yes!! I have Newport H2s. They haved lasted just about 9 years and look almost as good now as they did then. If you are looking for all around great fit for sore back and/or feet pain, I also like Chacos and FitFlop. My dd who has terrible feet problems (think surgery in her future) really likes Alegria shoes and sandals. They are really $$ IMHO, but they are the only sandal (or shoe for that matter) that she can wear for any length of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I almost exclusively wear a pair of slip on Keens, purchased about two years ago. I was having pain in my calves and my Dr. Recommended trying the Keen brand. When I saw how much they were, I put off buying them until I found this pair on clearance. My shoes have dark plastics sections adhered to the shoe base; two of those sections are loose, probably from shovel use. I think I can glue them back on. Bathe fabric sections and cords are still in very good condition. I am very hard on my shoes and wear them while digging in the yard which I do a lot. I mean, really a lot; virtually every day (weather permitting) I am tearing up some poor unsuspecting clump of grass or transplanting a shrub to a "better location". My legs do feel much better now also. If I wear a different pair of shoes for the day, my feet tend to hurt. This winter I wore them out in the snow too, with extra socks. :). Still, I am amazed at how expensive the shoes are! I am keeping my eye on the local sporting goods store and hope to buy a new pair the end of summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Keens are great, but I prefer my Chacos. You should get years from either brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Keens are great, but I prefer my Chacos. You should get years from either brand. Do Chacos have a bumptoe sandal? That's really the best option for me. I've got ugly, wide, hobbit-like (minus the hairiness) feet and I don't like to show them off. Why do you prefer Chacos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 LOVE my Keens. I have a pair of their flops that I've worn for 3 or 4 years and they are still going strong. Also, I have the world's funniest Big Toe Tan Line :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Mine look exactly the same after 6, 5, and 3 years. Yes, I have 3 pair. They work. Not gonna say they are sexy, but they are comfortable and last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Wow! I didn't know they made flip flops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 LOVE my Keens. I have a pair of their flops that I've worn for 3 or 4 years and they are still going strong. Also, I have the world's funniest Big Toe Tan Line :D :iagree: I wear Keen...Daytona, I think. And I have these trapezoid and triangle tan marks on my feet. This is my 2nd pair of the same style of Keen's. I got 3 years out of the first. This pair will be going through their second summer. And I wear them from spring until fall, all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Wow! I didn't know they made flip flops. Me neither! I just found something for my birthday list! LOVE my Keen sandals. LOVE THEM. Mine are probably 8 years old and are still in great condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I bought a pair last year and loved them. They have great arch support and still look brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Do Chacos have a bumptoe sandal? That's really the best option for me. I've got ugly, wide, hobbit-like (minus the hairiness) feet and I don't like to show them off. Why do you prefer Chacos? I have bad toes too. I had a toe injury while wearing my Keens and then DD had an ingrown after wearing hers for several weeks. In my Chacos, I comfortably display my ugly piggies with no toe problems. I can walk for miles in my Chacos; they are as comfortable as my runners. I still buy Keens for DH ... his toes are really bad. :lol: Really, you can't go wrong with Keens. We put ours in the washing machine and they come out looking new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I love my Keen Whispers. So comfy! Look great after 3 years of pretty consistent Florida use. Just bought my second pair for variety, not because the old pair is having any problem. Love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I'm extremely hard on shoes and I've had several pairs of Keens. My experience is that the sneakers and the newer sandals are good, but they still only last one to two years. However, the classic Keens, like the Whisper, last really, really well. I had a pair that I bought when my kids were 2 yo to wear hiking in Costa Rica. Those shoes went EVERYWHERE. They lasted five years. They finally wore out this year in Africa when one of the soles gave and split and I knew it was time to get new ones when I got home. The new soles also claim to be less smelly, which so far (after taking them hiking and camping as well as just walking around) seems to be true, but I'll pass full judgment in another couple of years when they're properly broken in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Bought DS a keen 2 years ago and never buy another brand. They last forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 I'm extremely hard on shoes and I've had several pairs of Keens. My experience is that the sneakers and the newer sandals are good, but they still only last one to two years. However, the classic Keens, like the Whisper, last really, really well. I had a pair that I bought when my kids were 2 yo to wear hiking in Costa Rica. Those shoes went EVERYWHERE. They lasted five years. They finally wore out this year in Africa when one of the soles gave and split and I knew it was time to get new ones when I got home. The new soles also claim to be less smelly, which so far (after taking them hiking and camping as well as just walking around) seems to be true, but I'll pass full judgment in another couple of years when they're properly broken in. Would the Venice qualify as a classic Keen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Would the Venice qualify as a classic Keen? Yep. I would say so. I haven't had those though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I have a pair of Keens, Venice I think. I've had them for about 3 years now and I really like them. My kids have some too, I get gender neutral ones and pass them down. If the get stinky or get something unmentionable on them then I just throw them in the wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Yes, they will last. They are the only sandal I buy for ds because he is soooooo hard on his shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 yes - if they fit right, they are comfortable, great to hike in, and very durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 yes - if they fit right, they are comfortable, great to hike in, and very durable. :iagree: I have a pair I bought years ago when we went to Costa Rica. They've done zip-lines, trails, and rafting. Then they moved on to Boy Scout Camp :D They are still going strong. Love 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Yes! I waited three years to buy a pair. I broke down last week when REI had their sale. They are so comfortable:D I'm sorry I waited this long. I still have my pair of Birkenstocks from my freshman year of college :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I love my Keens and will only replace them with Keens when I need to. I've had mine since 2006 and 2008 (different colors). They get worn to work, for pleasure, and hiking (when appropriate). No problems yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 My kids and I live in them spring through Fall. Worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Are Keen Sandals worth the money? I'm hard on shoes. Will they last? I could cough up the money if the sandals will last for years. I'm looking at the Venice or the Whisper. I love my Keens. They last several years and are definitely worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 My kids have them this summer. So far so good. The only problem is that their feet will probably grow too fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraSeashell Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I have a pair of Keens, Venice I think. I've had them for about 3 years now and I really like them. My kids have some too, I get gender neutral ones and pass them down. If the get stinky or get something unmentionable on them then I just throw them in the wash. We do this too...the entire family has worn them for years now and they are the best! Mine still look new and they are about three years old and have been everywhere through all terrain. They are great for tide pooling! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 When we can find them on clearance, we pick them up for the kids. They are very hard on shoes, but haven't destroyed a pair yet. They outgrow them with the shoes still looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Island Academy Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I invest in Keens for the whole family. Long lasting, versatile and machine washable. We spend a lot of time in the woods, on rocky hiking trails, and wading into water on canoe trips and they have never failed us. We all have Newport H2s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 You guys convinced me. I ended up getting the Venice. They should arrive tomorrow. I think they'll be worth it. I've got a knockoff from Payless, and they're less than a year old and they are falling apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Those look nice! I have a pair of Whispers. FYI...Ladies with size 6-ish feet. The girls shoes come in 4,5, & 6 are just a bit wider/roomier and cost about half the price of the ladies. You guys convinced me. I ended up getting the Venice. They should arrive tomorrow. I think they'll be worth it. I've got a knockoff from Payless, and they're less than a year old and they are falling apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I have a pair of Newports that I have had for at least 6 years. They have held up very nicely and I don't forsee getting rid of them any time soon. My mom just bought me a pair of the La Paz thongs. I can't wear flip flops because of a cyst between the joint of my big toe and my second toe, but I can wear these. One of my twins wears Keen Mary Janes and boots all fall and winter. We are big fans of Keens in this house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Keen Bali!! Hard to find but worth it!! You can run in (around the yard and stuff) them but no heel or toe thong...love them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 My first pair lasted a few years. I am really hard on shoes too. I am on my second pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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