KEEN Women's Newport H2 Closed Toe Sandals
$43
$125
66% off
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Condition: New
Color: Original Tie Dye
Size: 6.5
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Comfortable and well made
By Eric and Angela on Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021
I purchased 4 pairs of Keen Women’s size 9 closed toe sandals to compare. I chose the SOLR HighPerformance Sport Closed Toe Water Sandal, Black/Steel Grey, the Newport Retro-w Sport Sandal, Original tie dye, the Venice H2 Sandal, Black/Neutral Gray and the Ravine H2 Black/ Dawn Pink. I am planning a vacation trip to Portugal and I wanted to be able to reduce the number of shoes I planned on packing. I have a pair of Keen’s hiking boots and I already know how much I like them. I wanted something that would stand up as well as a hiking boot but weigh less like a tennis shoe for a lot of walking. I wanted something that I could wear to the beach and get in the water. I wanted something that was casual and might go with some of my summer dresses. Finally I was hoping that if the shoe was water proof it might also serve as a shower shoe. So to recap, I am looking for one shoe to rule them all, hiking boots, tennis shoes, sandals, water shoes, shower shoes and a casual summer dress shoe. I know it is a tall order but just think of how much room I will save in my bag. An additional constraints that I have that play into my decision are that I have a AAA foot and AAAA heel. The Keen hiking boots I have wear are a little wide and a little short but they were a better fit than any other boot I found which makes me happy. With the boots I can add inserts, with sandals that is not going to be an option. I have also previously broken my ankle in several places and had several operations on it. I do better in a shoe with at least a little higher in the heel than the toe. I can also be sensitive right under the bone on the inside of the ankle. I loved the rainbow color of the tie dye shoe. It was the only model that offered the rainbow. I have to tell you know I wanted the tie dye shoe to be the winner just because of the color. Some of the other models do offer a variety of colors to choose from just not rainbow. I was looking forward to trying on the Ravine H2. It is the only one of the four that has an adjustable heel strap. I have not had a sandal with an adjustable heel but my husband has several pairs of sandals with the adjustable heel and he raves about them. I was hoping that it would help make the shoe fit more securely and not slide around. The adjustable strap did give a good fit on the heel. It was the first shoe I tried on and if it had been the only shoe I tried on I would have loved it. In the end the adjustable strap was one of the main reasons I did not choose it. I was thick and hard. The other 3 models all had very soft and comfortable heel straps. The SOLR Sandal looks like it might be adjustable in the heel but it is not. The Ravine H2 is the only one with an adjustable heel. If this is important to you this is the choice for you. Keep in mind it wasn’t uncomfortable it just wasn’t as comfortable and in the end I did not feel like it offered the benefits I needed over the comfort. The next big thing I was looking for was whether I could secure the shoe enough that it didn’t slip around on my foot. I did wear a pair of extra thin socks when trying them on and I will most likely wear them with socks when out and about but not at the beach. The Ravine H2 and the Venice H2 did not lace up as snuggly as I was wanting on my foot. I think for the average foot they would have been great. The SOLR and the Newport Retro both felt very snug around my foot with a much better ability to lace up. This being said I think that both the Ravine H2 and the Venice H2 have more breathing room but they all are pretty open. In the end the Newport Retro rubbed right on my scar on my ankle that ruled it out immediately. My favorite looking pair was eliminated due to an old injury. Both of the H2 models did not feel snug enough on my feet and the Ravine H2 heel strap was not as comfortable. I have been wearing the SOLR sandal for a couple of days now and they are wonderful. I can loosen up the lacing (elastic) and wear them as slip ons around the house or tighten them up for some real walking. When loosened up they are sure to be very comfortable on a medium size foot and I could see a wide foot being comfortable. There is a lot of stretch in the neoprene type fabric used in the shoes There are several features that I passed over that were present in all of the shoes. Every last one of them was comfortable. I am sure the Newport Retro would be wonderful for everyone without a scar in that particular place. Even though the Ravine H2 was comfortable I just liked the SOLR better. All of the soles had different treads but they all had a ….?micro perforation that is not visible until the sole is bent and then it opens up to provide better flexibility. I looked at the stitching and connection points on all of them and they appear to be really well made. I give them all 5 stars. I hope this helped you so you don’t need to buy four pairs of shoes. All of the models are great picks.
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Too snug for me
By Bichon Lover on Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025
Longtime keen Venice model wearer which they stopped making and I am so annoyed at keen. Newports are new for me. I prefer fewer straps for more breathability like the Venice had. I find these shoes to be on the tighter side and while they may eventually give more room sending them back. Just too snug for me cause I like easy on and off and to be able to wear thin socks if cold. Not for me. If I go up another half size they will be clown shoes.
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Comfortable and well made
By Eric and Angela - Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021
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I purchased 4 pairs of Keen Women’s size 9 closed toe sandals to compare. I chose the SOLR HighPerformance Sport Closed Toe Water Sandal, Black/Steel Grey, the Newport Retro-w Sport Sandal, Original tie dye, the Venice H2 Sandal, Black/Neutral Gray and the Ravine H2 Black/ Dawn Pink. I am planning a vacation trip to Portugal and I wanted to be able to reduce the number of shoes I planned on packing. I have a pair of Keen’s hiking boots and I already know how much I like them. I wanted something that would stand up as well as a hiking boot but weigh less like a tennis shoe for a lot of walking. I wanted something that I could wear to the beach and get in the water. I wanted something that was casual and might go with some of my summer dresses. Finally I was hoping that if the shoe was water proof it might also serve as a shower shoe. So to recap, I am looking for one shoe to rule them all, hiking boots, tennis shoes, sandals, water shoes, shower shoes and a casual summer dress shoe. I know it is a tall order but just think of how much room I will save in my bag. An additional constraints that I have that play into my decision are that I have a AAA foot and AAAA heel. The Keen hiking boots I have wear are a little wide and a little short but they were a better fit than any other boot I found which makes me happy. With the boots I can add inserts, with sandals that is not going to be an option. I have also previously broken my ankle in several places and had several operations on it. I do better in a shoe with at least a little higher in the heel than the toe. I can also be sensitive right under the bone on the inside of the ankle. I loved the rainbow color of the tie dye shoe. It was the only model that offered the rainbow. I have to tell you know I wanted the tie dye shoe to be the winner just because of the color. Some of the other models do offer a variety of colors to choose from just not rainbow. I was looking forward to trying on the Ravine H2. It is the only one of the four that has an adjustable heel strap. I have not had a sandal with an adjustable heel but my husband has several pairs of sandals with the adjustable heel and he raves about them. I was hoping that it would help make the shoe fit more securely and not slide around. The adjustable strap did give a good fit on the heel. It was the first shoe I tried on and if it had been the only shoe I tried on I would have loved it. In the end the adjustable strap was one of the main reasons I did not choose it. I was thick and hard. The other 3 models all had very soft and comfortable heel straps. The SOLR Sandal looks like it might be adjustable in the heel but it is not. The Ravine H2 is the only one with an adjustable heel. If this is important to you this is the choice for you. Keep in mind it wasn’t uncomfortable it just wasn’t as comfortable and in the end I did not feel like it offered the benefits I needed over the comfort. The next big thing I was looking for was whether I could secure the shoe enough that it didn’t slip around on my foot. I did wear a pair of extra thin socks when trying them on and I will most likely wear them with socks when out and about but not at the beach. The Ravine H2 and the Venice H2 did not lace up as snuggly as I was wanting on my foot. I think for the average foot they would have been great. The SOLR and the Newport Retro both felt very snug around my foot with a much better ability to lace up. This being said I think that both the Ravine H2 and the Venice H2 have more breathing room but they all are pretty open. In the end the Newport Retro rubbed right on my scar on my ankle that ruled it out immediately. My favorite looking pair was eliminated due to an old injury. Both of the H2 models did not feel snug enough on my feet and the Ravine H2 heel strap was not as comfortable. I have been wearing the SOLR sandal for a couple of days now and they are wonderful. I can loosen up the lacing (elastic) and wear them as slip ons around the house or tighten them up for some real walking. When loosened up they are sure to be very comfortable on a medium size foot and I could see a wide foot being comfortable. There is a lot of stretch in the neoprene type fabric used in the shoes There are several features that I passed over that were present in all of the shoes. Every last one of them was comfortable. I am sure the Newport Retro would be wonderful for everyone without a scar in that particular place. Even though the Ravine H2 was comfortable I just liked the SOLR better. All of the soles had different treads but they all had a ….?micro perforation that is not visible until the sole is bent and then it opens up to provide better flexibility. I looked at the stitching and connection points on all of them and they appear to be really well made. I give them all 5 stars. I hope this helped you so you don’t need to buy four pairs of shoes. All of the models are great picks.
Finally!
By Frances A. - Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
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Yes! Having tried and returned almost every other style of Keens, I have finally found the style that fits my high arch/ high instep feet and toes that need a wide and deep toebox! They are listed as "original fit" so if your feet are narrow, you'll probably want another style. They are slightly difficult to put on and take off unless I loosen the elastic, but that may relax after some wear and I can always use more arch support, but I'm very happy with these so far. I'm a 6.5 and bought the 7.
Excellent shoes!
By Kimberly Russell - Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025
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Love love love these shoes! Fit is true to size. Super comfortable for extended wear and great colors. The protection at the toe area is very helpful when in a rough environment. Able to get wet and just lay out to dry- will be buying more! Great product ❤️
Almost perfect
By Laurie Midles - Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
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Bought these for a trip to Puerto Rico for hiking in El Yunque during some bad weather and they were almost perfect. Was walking 5-8 miles a day and my feet didn’t hurt at all, good arch support and lightweight for how durable they feel. Very breathable but I’d say the fast drying material of the top of the shoe wasn’t that fast in the climate, the rubber sole was worth it over foam tho . I’d say over priced a bit, I had a 20% coupon and a $50 gift card or I wouldn't have gone with them. Decent toe box room, better than most of my shoes but had slight crowding still for a ‘sandal’. Can be annoying to get debris out fast so not ideal for sand but prefect for rocky coastline and good grip for slippery flooded hiking. If the material was faster drying and it had just a bit more toe box room they’d be perfect.
High quality, long-lasting, comfy
By RunningMom - Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
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My daughter loves these sandals! They are close-toed and long lasting (my own pair of the same kind have lasted almost 10 years!). They are very comfortable for sandals and can be worn around throughout the day or quickly slipped on for short intervals.
True to size
By Kandy - Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025
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Three times the app suggested I buy a size up for shoes and it was too big. These are true to size. Comfortable and colorful. I love them.
Tough sandal
By Bonnie Ewing - Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025
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These are very good shoes. Extremely sturday. Good for working in hot climates. I measure as an 8.5 size foot, but normally get size 9 shoes. The size 9 in this shoe fit perfectly.
Too snug for me
By Bichon Lover - Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025
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Longtime keen Venice model wearer which they stopped making and I am so annoyed at keen. Newports are new for me. I prefer fewer straps for more breathability like the Venice had. I find these shoes to be on the tighter side and while they may eventually give more room sending them back. Just too snug for me cause I like easy on and off and to be able to wear thin socks if cold. Not for me. If I go up another half size they will be clown shoes.
Wanted to love these, but too heavy. Includes a weight comparison of styles!
By Desert Mambo - Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2022
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Update review: First, I'm a pretty dedicated Keen wearer, and have three pairs already. My older pairs, a nearly 8 year old Whisper and the 5 year old Rose, are still going strong, but with so many miles on them that the soles are getting worn down and a bit slicker, so I decided to get some new Keens for a trip that will involved caving, tubing, snorkeling, hiking and more. I compared three new pairs to my older pairs. What I really wanted to know, and couldn't find, was a weight comparison, so hey, I did it for myself and am sharing it with others. Note that I wear a women's 9.5 shoe, so weight is based on that, and my foot is a normal width. I tried the Drift H2 closed toe sandal, the Zerraport 2, and the Newport H2., and compared them in weight and comfort to my older sandals (whisper and rose). Weights are for one shoe. These Newport H2 were my least favorite. I took them out of the box and immediately felt the weight, plus they looked giant (and they were--they didn't fit. Every pair of Keens I own is 9.5 but these were so big if I tried to size down, I might go to an 8.5. They also fit quite wide on my feet, more like crocs than keens. But the big thing was the weight: they were the heaviest of all the water sandals at 12.4 oz (351 grams) for one shoe! I felt like I was wearing (heavy) tires on my feet. No thanks! They are going right back. The tie dye color was fun though! I like the Drift H2 the best, and will likely keep them. These were the lightest, coming in at 233 grams (8.2 oz). They wear very much like my very old and battered Whisper sandal (though the whisper is heavier at 9.8 oz). They also fit like the Whisper, except that I find that the Drift has more of tongue than the Whisper which is not a bad thing: It was really easy to get these on and off and the tongue thing was flexible and felt comfortable. After putting these on, I didn't want to take them off! I haven't tried them in water yet--or in my cave adventure that involves swimming into the cave mouth, but I assume they will perform as well as the whisper did when it was new. And the rhubarb jam is a pinkish red that is very appealing in color. They may not be the most attractive, but they're basic Keen style and should be really functional. Zerraport 2: I liked the look of these best. I think they're kind of cute/ugly, with the big soles and the minimal strapping, and I also figured these might drain the easiest--water, or sand or whatever. I got the Rose black combo, which is fun and bright. These are described as "lightweight" though they are not as lightweight as some of the other models (but definitely lighter than the Newports). They weight 297 grams (10.4 oz) per sandal and while I could feel the slight difference in weight holding these in my hands, the difference in weight between these and the other styles is not huge, so if you're not going to have to swim in them, maybe the difference won't matter much to you. My husband thinks they are far uglier than the Drift, but I disagree: I like them. However, they are not nearly as comfortable as the Drift, and I'm not entirely sure they fit right: I wondered if I could go down to a 9 in them. They seem quite beefy to me, more like the Newport than the Drift, and my foot slides forward in them and hits the toe bumper. It may be that I just haven't adjusted them right yet, but my guess is that they are going to have to go back too, though I'm tempted to keep them for non-swimming activities. Still on the fence about these. I compared them to my old Keens. The Whisper (very old version!) I have is 278 gm (9.8 oz). These shoes have been wildly durable and felt great on my feet in all circumstances, though they are somewhat slow to dry. Great to hike in, and were quite steady on the trail til they got old. The Rose I wear mostly around town, even to work, and are great travel shoes that can be dressed up or down. They weight 242 g (8.55 oz) per shoe, and aren't quite as grippy, but they also are more everyday sandals to me, not trekking sandals. Super cute, and I get tons of compliments on them. I'll probably buy another pair when these finally give it up. I do wish Keen included weight everywhere and a comparison chart perhaps, as weight mattered quite a bit to me, as I travel only with a carryon. Also, I wanted to know if I was going to be putting anchors on my feet or something lighter for cave swimming. I'm sure I'm not the only person who wanted to know, so here you go!
Excited finally what I wanted.
By RedRover - Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
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I love this style of Keen shoe and have have worn out 2 pair previously - why I am seeking another pair. Shipping could have been faster, and box was damaged in shipping, wish I could reduce just half a star for that. Needs: all around daily shoe out and about tasteful with my color themes and no socks or hose, with often rugged surfaces and tropical climate. Difficulties: rather an ordeal to get what I wanted, 4 pair total. Issue #1: color choices in my size. Issue #2 inconsistent sizing. First pair selected not thrilled with the color Granite Green, might have kept anyway if they had fit, same size 7 1/2 as my previous pairs and these were just too small. Assumed my feet had widened over time would have to go to an eight ordered another pair size 8 in Drizzle/Faded Denim and I liked the color a lot but were too big. 😏 In the meantime I had ordered another pair 7 1/2 in Monochrome/Fawn. Awfully bland however, this 7 1/2 FIT! (Re: inconsistant sizing.) Encouraged enough however ordered a 7 1/2 Drizzle/Denim. (Now, have to mention some trouble with the color name and ordering online. Drizzle I suppose ambiguous enough but traditional denim is blue. Looking at the picture it really looked like a black and white photo, where was the blue? Guess expected to be the soft neoprene like underlay and there is the most minimal amount of blue on the web stitching LOL.) Summary: great shoe overall, true sizing is hit or miss. For me a wee bit tight, take some effort to get into but the adjustable lacing WORKS and once adjusted don't have to bother with lacing again. Expect the elastic lacing will stretch out some overtime, but I have worn previous pairs constantly for years at a time and the little slide clip things accommodate that loss of elasticity. (A particular problem in the tropics.) I live in a relaxed 'fashion' (slippas or what people on the mainland call thongs are the norm 😝) so these are perfect for wearing a 'shoe' that is surprisingly light for all the rubber and durability of sole. No stubbing toes or heel slapping still airy and VERY comfortable. (There was a time I used a Newport in my no air conditioning warehouse work environment.) Expected longevity and Quality Construction bikini Newport is well worth the expense.
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