Patented toe guard is one of many great features on the multi use land/water sandal. Carbon rubber, multi Terrain lug sole. All quick drying synthetic uppers. Elastic adjust cord provides a custom and secure fit.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Outstanding Performer
I have had my H2 sandals for over 3 years, and have put well over 1K miles on mine. Around town, in the water, and on the trail. They have not worn out or fallen apart, or lost color. I did have to have a shoe repairman reinforce the seams on the fabric where the side panels meet the sole, maybe 100 miles ago, but after 1K miles, I guess a little seam repair is more than reasonable. I just bought another pair, on sale, but they are still in the box cause the old ones are still going strong.
4 Stars Newport H2
A lot of people say it feels a half size too small but I think it feels true to
both size and width. I received these shoes and was pleased to find that there
isn’t any break-in time. I have a job where I walk around for 8 hours straight;
I wore these the first day without any pain later that evening or the next day.
There is an adjustable elastic cord that can be tightened, but I think the shoes
are more comfortable if they are left a little loose. I had them tightened one
day and noticed a pinching sensation after a couple hours of use. Another reason
to wear them loose is that it makes it easier to put them back on if your feet
are wet or sweaty
They feel like they have very good traction but I’m not walking through rivers
with slippery rocks so it isn’t the best test.
Because these are closed-toe sandals, it creates a problem when small rocks,
sand, or other objects get into the shoe. I found that I can’t just wiggle my
foot around to get rid of the nuisance, I need to take the shoe completely off
and dump it out. Another thing I noticed about these shoes is that it dried out
the back of my heels. I only had to apply lotion once to correct the dryness and
I have not had a problem since, but it is something to be aware of.
Overall this is a great sandal and I don’t have to worry about sticks or other
objects stabbing my toes because of the closed-toe feature. I have owned these
for about a month now and they don’t show any signs of wear so I expect them to
hold up for a long time. I would not recommend them for walking around on the
beach because sand and rocks get trapped underneath your feet and up in the toe
area, but for walking through rivers and as a casual shoe these are great. One
last problem that I just thought of is that they aren’t comfortable for standing around with minimal movement for long periods of time. It’s possibly just my feet, but anyone interested in these should try them on and stand around for a while to see how they feel.
5 Stars Lose the Heavy Boots
I don’t have this exact pair. I got mine from Bass Shoes (not Bass Pro) for $39. So, I like this one because of its price but also because of the toe portion. Some might shun sandals because stuff gets in them while you walk. Wood chips are not fun under your arch. However, the toe on these are covered which minimizes this issue. Nothing got in mine during the second half of a ten mile day hike I was on. The heel is not covered on these (mine are covered), but still provides a shoe like feel. If it’s warm enough, these are great. You can walk through water without being bothered at all. Even water proof boots can get wet inside if the water is deep enough.
4 Stars Better than Teva’s
I bought these to go canyoneering and hiking. My Teva’s didn’t have toe protection and the font of my foot would pop out.
The sandals fit a bit tight at first and have become more comfortable as I wear them. I have a wide foot and these fit great for wide feet. They don’t dry as quickly as I had hoped. They don’t grip wet rocks as well as I had hoped either.
These have become my go to sandals for outdoor activities.
5 Stars Great Experience
I recently purchased some of the “KEEN Newport H2 sandals”, and I think they are the Greatest! I wear them almost every day. They truly are extremely comfortable and so versatile I can wear them to work, to the park and in wetlands. I recommend them.
