KEEN Women's Whisper Adventure Sandal

LOVE THEM, I buy these for absolute breathability, light weight, covered toe area (no stubbing toes), and a wide enough toe box, for me (due to bunions). They're easy comfortable wear with no socks or with socks either way. Super easy breaking in, if even needed, not like a lot of shoes. The elastic lacing is adjustable to fit your feet the way you want them too. When I first get a new pair, I usually loosen lacing all the way, & adjust for my feet These last for Years because quality is great. I can wear these feeling safe & secure... I am 70 yr old & I feel confident I won't slip & fall, it's ok if they get wet, great outsole on them too, that doesn't wear down at all. The covered toe box & the back keeps me safer too. I've been wearing Keens for many years because they last so long. I'll buy another pair in the next year or so to replace my brown ones I've had for years already. Keens are more expensive, than some cheap brands, but for the quality, longevity, & comfort I buy! ** I advise order up in size & I think that's maybe because, my opinion only, of the color. I find many shoes & pants that are black tend be be smaller on me. I also think this "style", Whisper, is more snug fitting I ordered up & they're perfect! I have always ordered up in size with KEEN brand anyway, but these black whisper needed a little more size up, for me. I buy their fully closed in shoes in addition to sandals too, I love my Kaci & Kaci ll, & I've also had their other styles for hiking, walking, etc... again they seriously last for years LOVE MY KEENS ALWAYS I highly recommend! Expensive for me, lower income, but longevity always keeps me coming back!! Well worth it to me for the last 18 years!

I love these Keen whisper closed Toe sandals. I love the color, fit, how stable the footbed is! I have a gray pair similar, these are more comfortable! I am glad I purchased these!

UPDATE: I've had these shoes for a little over a year, and the stitching has started to come undone on the side. However, it is easily repairable, and the rest of the shoe is in great condition; so, I still highly recommend them! ORIGINAL POST: First, I'll say that I absolutely love these shoes! As my husband and I were planning our honeymoon in Hawaii, we knew that we were going to need some good water shoes. I'm more of a sandal girl myself; so, I ordered both the Whispers and the Newport H2s, and here's what I found... The Whispers ran truer to size than the Newports. I order my regular size in the Whispers, which fit perfectly, but I needed about a full size bigger on the Newports. (Not a deal breaker, but just something to note.) The Whispers have a significantly nicer feel to them, but they do run a bit narrow; so, if you have wider feet, you likely want to go with the Newports, regardless of size. However, while the Newports are wider and are definitely a more rugged shoe with a bigger toe bumper, that also makes them a bit heavier and they tend to clomp a bit more. Depending on how you're looking to use them, this might be what you need, but for me just walking and hiking around Hawaii, the Whispers did just fine. I will note that on the beaches, especially the pebbly ones, the sand did get stuck in the Whispers a bit, but my guess is that would've happened even more with the Newports as the latter have the bigger toe bumper where sand likely would've gotten stuck. As far as arch support, the Whispers have good support, but the Newports definitely had a better insole. However, it also made the Newports a bit tighter on the top, almost like they didn't fully account for the arch, which wasn't unbearable, but again, something to note when choosing what size to order. For me, the arch support was still more than sufficient in the Whispers, and my feet never felt too tired walking around in them for hours. I've also heard comments that the back of the straps on Keens get stretched out after time; so, I also liked that the Whispers were reinforced with ribbon around the back too. It also added a cute accent to the design, making them not only a good water sandal, but also a cute all-around nice shoe. They were so comfortable that I ended up wearing them even when I knew we weren't going to be getting our feet wet. So, after walking around the house in them for about 1-2 days each, I ultimately went with the Whispers, and I'm very glad that I did. The fit was comfortable, they weren't too bulky, and they did exactly what I wanted them to do, which was mainly protect my feet as we explored rainforests, beaches, and other fun sites. I'll try to give an update once I've had them a bit longer, but after two weeks of wearing these almost exclusively in Hawaii, I can say that I'm very happy with them and would highly recommend them to anyone!

The short version: I wanted a sandal with a closed toe that I could wear to play outside with my son in the summer. I'm glad I ended up with something waterproof because they work great for Six Flags too. I would not recommend them for someone with narrow feet who wants to hike or climb in them because my feet slip too much for that. The long version: Depth: When I originally tried the Whispers in the store, I thought they were too deep (meaning: dig into my ankles) but I realized it's just the soft lining that touches my ankle and it isn't uncomfortable. Sizing: I had some confusion with the sizing. In athletic shoes I wear a 9.5, but according to the Keen sizing chart, I should wear a size 8. I went up a half size because of the closed toe, but it was still too short. (Either my toes hit the top or my heel hung off the back slightly.) I ended up with a 9 for length but I would have preferred the width and depth of the 8.5 (the story of my narrow-foot life). The bungie tightening system works better than I thought and I like that it tightens the heel as well. Unfortunately, on my shorter foot, I have a hard time getting it right. It’s either too tight or too loose. If it’s too tight, the lining bunches in and rubs my big toe. If it’s too loose, my foot doesn’t stay at the right place in the shoe and my arch or the ball of my foot hurts. On both feet, I have about a quarter inch of space on either side of my toes. Weight: These shoes are lightweight enough not to cause fatigue. Comfort: I have worn these in the yard, to the playground, up and down stairs in an arena, and to Six Flags. They are fine for playing around, but I probably wouldn't hike in them since my foot slips in the shoe just a little too much on uneven ground. At the playground they were shock-absorbing enough for me to chase my son without discomfort. (The wood chips in my shoe were another issue, but it was easy enough to pull the shoe off to dump them out.) They were great for walking around for hours on asphalt/concrete at Six Flags. The bottoms of my feet did hurt a little, but I'm not sure it's possible to spend hours at an amusement park and not have my feet hurt, no matter the shoes. Contrary to other shoes, it was not a lasting ache. My feet generally hit a sweet spot after 5-10 minutes of walking, so the aforementioned issues are not present. The real problem so far has been the up and down stairs in the arena (following my son around, why else?). My foot kept slipping all over the place and I kept stopping to adjust the one shoe to no avail. But again, in most areas, they are fine. Waterproof-ness: I'm glad that they are waterproof because my son thinks we have to ride all the water rides every time we go to Six Flags. I have had no chafing in the 4 times we have gone. I wore them to the water playground and into the wave pool and I did not feel like I was going to slip. They have nice rubber soles. Color: I have the Dark Shadow/Ceramic color. I like that the gray is dark enough to not immediately show dirt, like I imagine the Neutral Gray would be. It also seems more neutral than the lighter gray of the “neutral gray”, so I feel like I can wear them with any color shorts, even my khaki shorts. The Ceramic is a nice teal green. Durability: These definitely seem like they will hold up for a long time. Other sandals I tried: I actually tried the Ahnu Tilden V first because it also had heel protection, but it was too deep for my foot and the footbed was very uncomfortable. (They were returned.) I tried on the Venice H2 in the store and they were too wide for my narrow foot and felt clunky. I also tried on the Croft and Barrow sport sandal at Kohl’s but the bottoms were plastic and I nearly fell jogging across the vinyl floor.

Best shoes! They feel very flexible and easy to move your feet in. I like that because you don’t have to break them in like other shoes. These cans are so versatile! We have four seasons in yet I find myself wearing them all year round with socks or no socks. They are great waterproof shoes that don’t stink! Very happy with my second pair. The taupe/coral was the best color in my opinion. Versatile and very flattering for my skin tone.

I bought these for a recent trip to Hawaii. I am not a hiker, hence the last minute purchase for reference. I wore them on an 8-mile hike right off the bat, and needless to say they were absolutely fantastic. They didn’t rub uncomfortably or need a break in period. I ordered true to size and they fit like a dream, the drawstring helps loosen or tighten. They are fairly stylish for the type of shoe and were incredibly sturdy. Would recommend these for anyone looking for a great quality product. Although the price could be a bit deterring, spend the money and get a quality product you know is going to last and get the job done efficiently.

I have been wearing these shoes for 10 years now and this is my third pair. I cannot tell you how comfortable they are! Truly some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. One of my favorite things about them is that they are sandals but I don’t have to have pedicures to wear them. The size and fit are consistent every time I buy them. If it helps, I am 67 years old and I can walk all day in them with no problem. Plus they are cute and go well with my jeans. They last a very long time with daily wear. I usually have two pair and switch back and forth. You will not regret buying these😙

I bought these for a trip to Costa Rica, after I had bought a less expensive and less supportive pair of hiking sandals. I typically wear Brooks Ghosts with inserts for exercise walking at home and hiking boots with my inserts while hiking in CR. I know the slipperiness on paths, roads etc means I needed grippy soles. Waterfall excursion meant I needed shoes to swim in and climb over rocks, with toe protection! I am so glad I paid the extra money to get these! The soles are supportive and protective. They were really great for visiting a rocky beach! They were comfortable in the water and for walking up and down roads. I will definitely add them to my critical Costa Rica gear!!

Would and have recommended this footwear to lots of fellow walkers. They are comfortable and fit really well. The sizing was spot on.

Igual de bonitas que en la foto! La primera vez que compro esta marca. Me cogí mi talla habitual, y me han parecido súper cómodas. Ahora en verano las usaré todo el tiempo! Me parece un puntazo que la parte delantera sea ancha, estilo barefoot. Es un buen regalo para quien quiera andar disfrutando de la pisada!!

I ordered a half size bigger because of problems I had with cheaper models. I am sure my normal size would have been ample. They are great

Pas d’envoi direct dans mon pays du coup frais supplémentaires et lenteur de livraison. Mais très bon produit.

Not the most attractive but so comfortable you forget you've got them on and great for walking as they offer toe protection and you can get them wet. I have wide feet that are not easily pleased but I'm very happy with these and great to find in a half size making the perfect fit for me.