I find the Keen shoes to be one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. The Isabella feels good and the sturdy toecap on this and other Keen shoes protect my toes - great since I stub my toes all the time. The Carnelian color is very pretty and goes with a lot of my wardrobe. This particular style seems to run true to size; other Keen shoes run one size small and my sandals run 2 sizes small for the stated size. I buy this brand on sale whenever I can. They are comfortable to walk in and look good with or without socks.
Comfortable immediately. Wore this outside right away and walked quite a lot. My feet are wide with a bunion and this felt fine. Perhaps I could have worn it a half size smaller; hope it won’t stretch out. Some arch support and real comfort. Nice sandals - I received these today and they are soo comfy! I now believe all the other reviewers. My husband has a similar open heel pair and has trouble running and kicking balls in them with my toddler. So, I’m going to return them for a pair with heel straps. But, these shoes are good looking for super-comfortable shoes!
My First Pair of Keens - All of the Keens I’ve tried have run short however this slide has plenty of length on the foot bed and is true to size. In keeping with the Keen styling there is ample width so I’ve been wearing them with socks. The toe box itself is relatively shallow which does help to hug the foot. They are less clunky than the typical Keen with a slimmer sole and less of a toe cup. Very stylish and extremely comfortable. When they arrived I didn’t want to take them off so they were an instant keeper! Love this slide! I followed the recommendation to order 1/2 size smaller than normal KEENS and that worked great. The leather is soft and doesn’t require the “breaking in” period of some unlined woven shoes. Very comfy from the first step! –After years of padding around in traditional huaraches (purchased in Mexico and then in CA) I was delighted to find this updated look that has the KEEN comfort sole which allows hours more walking without the aching legs or stressed arches caused by original flat-soled huaraches. The cute bump toe compliments the woven leather. I own the red and the purple. The colors are rich and look great with “natural” fibers for summer like linen and denim. I love this slide!
Awesome slide - I just received my Isabella slide this afternoon and I’m already in love. I ordered a half size smaller based on other reviews, which I think was a good idea. I don’t have a problem with them being wide, but that may be because I got them a little smaller. Anyway, I have had back surgery and am very cautious about my shoes and Keen is by far and away my favorite.
Stretch a LOT… These shoes are super cute (I got the green.), and when I first tried them, I loved the comfort, and the fit was fine. But after wearing them for a couple of weeks, they had stretched so much that I can’t wear them. I love Keens and have several pairs, and I’ve never had the problem of stretching before, but these are so soft (a plus, at first) that they get a LOT bigger after you wear them a while. Keeping this in mind, a smaller size might work better. Love it but it let me down. I found the shoe 1/2 size too big, returned it for a smaller size. Love the shoe but it slid on my foot quite a bit and some of the straps over my little toe broke within a month. Good shoe to wear around the house or on short outings. I have problem feet, many things going on with them. After about 2 hrs. on my feet they really hurt. Wearing these all day and my feet don�t hurt. First time in over a year that has happened. I can’t tell you how much I love these.
WOWZA! I normally wear a size 9.5 and in Keen I have 9.5 and size 9, depending on the style. I bought a 9, returned for an 8.5 and could have yet returned for a perfect perfect fit of size 8. But I loved them so much (green� green…green….), I just kept them. But after wearing them awhile, I should have really had an 8. Overall - they’re perfect just like ALL of my other Keens!
Purple-rrific! I recently purchased the purple Isabella Keen slide shoes and I just love them. They are well constructed, attractive, light weight and are very comfortable. Have gotten a lot of compliments on them. They are wide in the toe area which is what I needed due to a foot injury. I would like a better color match for the foot bed material, the shoe is purple and the foot bed material is light tan color. And of course, the sales and service I received was great. Thank you Zappos!
only wish it had more arch support… Keen shoes are a great fit for me, therefore, I have several pairs and get lots of positive comments. I have two pairs of the Isabella slides and wear them a lot. Only negative about them for me is the lack of arch support compared with the Monterey, Newport, and Province. I wear a size 9 in the Keens just mentioned but a size 8 is the correct size in the Isabellas. I was concerned it might be too short but somehow after a few days it conformed and it is perfect. Keen, do add a little more arch support next year. Please…
I recently ordered the Green Isabella Slide & I love them! They are a great summer green & like all Keen’s they are super comfortable. I ordered the same size that my other Keen shoes are & they do feel slightly large. They are a bit wide, but lengthwise they fit. I believe it’s the stretch of the weave that makes them feel roomy. I’m glad I have the size that I have. I like them - I am keeping these shoes because I really like how they look and I think they will be more comfortable with socks on. Although I have small wide feet… size 6. The part of the shoe that goes across the top of my foot is a little big, which is weird since that never happens. Maybe it is just in bare feet. They are a little more akin to slippers than shoes.
Comfortable, Practical - After buying Keen’s for my husband and kids, I thought I would try a pair myself — and they are everything they’re cracked up to be. They are very comfortable, have excellent arch support and make terrific walking shoes. The only drawback is a little piece of the leather weave that rubs at my instep a bit. I ordered a half-size smaller that usual, which was perfect. Best little Huaraches- I’m a big fan of Keen shoes and own more pairs than I’m willing to admit. These are my new favorites. I’m on my feet and walking a lot. They’re cool and comfortable and very light weight. I bought purple because I hadn’t seen that color in any of my local stores. I also need a large size and find that Zappos always seems to have the size I need.
I love how this shoe looks, and it comes in great colors. Mine are green. I need wide shoes, and although this is marketed as a medium, it fits me just fine. I also need a good arch, which this shoe does not have, so I can’t wear them is I need to do a lot of walking in a day, but they’re fine for a few hours of errands. Despite the fact that my feet get tired with not much arch support, I still want some purple ones! Thankfully I read the reviews before purchasing this shoe. I bought a half size smaller and it fit perfectly. This shoe is NOT for a person with a narrow foot! I have a wide foot and it is almost too wide for me. I just moved to a location where I can walk to many shops and restaurants. I wanted a shoe that was comfortable enough to walk decent distances without needing the protection of socks. This shoe is perfect for that!
Great Slide - This Keen slide is very stylish and comfortable. Not a hiking/water shoe like other Keens, but good for city walking. It is an updated huarache with good support and enough style to travel well. Not as dressy as expected, but good for most occasions. This is the perfect summer sandal for those of us who like their toes protected and want style and support at the same time. Nice slide… This is a very comfortable and funky slide. Growing up in Southern California we often went to Mexico and purchased huraches (sp?). They were stiff and uncomfortable until you got them wet and shaped them to your foot. These shoes are made of very soft leather and felt broken in when I put them on. They have a couple of little problems but they weren’t enough to get me to send them back. There is a little tab of leather on the edge of the instep area that keeps tucking in towards my foot when I walk. Feels odd rather than painful but it could be irritating if you wore the shoes for a very long walk.
I found this Keen shoe to fit very strangely and not like any other Keen shoe or sandal I own. I think if your foot is wide, you do need to get a half size or even size larger to accommodate that width…but then it will be too long on the back end of the foot bed. Also, my foot sits off to one side in it. It just is very strange. I don’t have this problem with any other Keen shoes, and I wear Keens almost 100% of the time. If the shoe happens to fit you, I would imagine that it is very comfortable. The footbed is nicely padded and the walking experience feels soft. Shoe is well-made, and I like the color purple. It is just not compatible with the shape of my foot!
I am a true size 9 and a size 8 Isabella Slide is very generous on my foot. I have a high arch and have worn these sandals with and without sock, for hours of walking. I have taken them through puddles and streams and they have fared well. They do stretch when wet, but they are supposed to be loose fitting. I wear them to work because we cannot have our toes bared in summer. Finding sandals with covered toes is difficult. These slides are perfect, although they do tend to make feet hot. Isabella Shoes - I ordered 1/2 size smaller than my usual size because I figured they’d be a little loose, but I can’t keep them on my feet! The leather is not woven tight enough to hold your foot in! I ordered the similar Keen Rosarita in my usual size and they are woven tighter and have a back strap so they fit fine.
Excellent summer slide - I knew I wanted these as soon as I spotted them, and the other positive reviews were all the encouragement I needed. I ordered them yesterday and received them this afternoon (as always — NOBOBY beats Zappos’ customer service!!). The pictures don’t do these justice; they are even cuter than expected. They look great on and feel even better. Excellent shoes for chasing a busy toddler around the park (the toe guards!). I ordered the green which is best described as a dark Kelly green - very attractive. I’m ordering another pair as soon as I complete the review. I am a Birks convert! Order your normal size - these, unlike most Keens, represent accurate sizing. Like wearing slippers! I love these shoes!! I never tried Keen shoes before, but my boss is a huge fan, and I really need comfortable shoes for work (I’m on my feet a lot). I like the Keen styles because my toes are always protected (another need for work). I bought my usual size, and they are just the tiniest bit loose, but I think I can get them wet and shrink them a little (?) I’ve since bought another pair, and had to readjust the size… they were much smaller than the Isabella�s in the same size! Anyway, I will keep buying Keens because I love the way they feel. Also, the other reviews really helped tip the scales.
I’ve been waiting a long time for these babies! Never thought Keen would come out with the huarache style, but they did (thank goodness), and the upgrade to a fantastic footbed, great toe guard and flexible sole really fits the bill. Don’t order 1/2 size up as you might have done in the past in a Keen shoe. These will probably be a bit wide for a narrow foot. I love plenty of toe room and these accommodate. I will probably order extras of these for next year in case they discontinue this style. As you can tell, I love ‘em. And kudos to Zappos for their excellent, intuitive web support and super-fast shipping!
Great Looking summer slides - These shoes are larger than my other Keen shoes. I had to order a half size smaller than my usual Keen size. These shoes are not only comfortable, but are great looking as well. I plan on wearing them for evening as well as daytime on vacation. I think the linen fabric footbed will be really comfortable in hot weather. I have the shoes in black, but I plan on ordering this shoe in other colors as well.
Very pleased… almost- This is my seventh pair of Keens. I have loved every one of them and wear Keens practically all of the time. I happen to stumble upon the Isabella�s while searching for another selection. I am so glad that I did! I quickly ordered and happen to get the last pair in syrup/size 8. I felt that the size choice would not be a problem since all of my other Keens had felt “true to size” instead of too small. Well, my time had come. The Isabella�s are great in all areas except fit… they feel a half size too large and a little wider than normal. If I had taken the time to read some of the other reviews I would have found that other people were having the same trouble and I would need to order a half size down. READ THE REVIEWS BEFORE ORDERING!!!
Keen Isabella - This shoe is very comfortable. It is a little wide. I always order a size up in Keen as I did with this shoe but it is a little large but I did not send back because a smaller size will probably will be too small. The color garnet is not very pretty, it is more rusty looking but I am using them for house shoe so I guess it does not matter. Still a great shoe. I will probably order in a better color later.
Heaven on Earth! Thank you, Keen, for listening to my pleas for better, brighter colors and a more feminine yet functional shoe. I am your biggest fan for the Newport h2, but yearned for something new since I already own 3 pair and my lovely green Isabella slides are the answer to my prayers. I wore them today for the first time and despite going to the flea market early this morning and then to the Los Angeles Gift Show at the Convention Center walking till closing, my feet remained happy all day! There was absolutely no break in time whatsoever. If I had to say one thing that could be improved upon, it would be that they are a bit too wide, but that’s okay with me as long as they’re comfortable, which they are. I did take a half size larger than I usually wear, but I automatically do when ordering Keens. My last wish is that I am still begging for some Keens in white. What do you have against white? These slides would be fabulous in white as well as the new Bali. I love, love, love all 4 pair that I just received. Thank heaven for this fabulous warm Southern California weather allowing me to wear them right away. Thank you again, Keen! And thank you Zappos for such great customer service.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:53 pm
I find the Keen shoes to be one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. The Isabella feels good and the sturdy toecap on this and other Keen shoes protect my toes - great since I stub my toes all the time. The Carnelian color is very pretty and goes with a lot of my wardrobe. This particular style seems to run true to size; other Keen shoes run one size small and my sandals run 2 sizes small for the stated size. I buy this brand on sale whenever I can. They are comfortable to walk in and look good with or without socks.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Comfortable immediately. Wore this outside right away and walked quite a lot. My feet are wide with a bunion and this felt fine. Perhaps I could have worn it a half size smaller; hope it won’t stretch out. Some arch support and real comfort. Nice sandals - I received these today and they are soo comfy! I now believe all the other reviewers. My husband has a similar open heel pair and has trouble running and kicking balls in them with my toddler. So, I’m going to return them for a pair with heel straps. But, these shoes are good looking for super-comfortable shoes!
November 21st, 2007 at 7:54 pm
My First Pair of Keens - All of the Keens I’ve tried have run short however this slide has plenty of length on the foot bed and is true to size. In keeping with the Keen styling there is ample width so I’ve been wearing them with socks. The toe box itself is relatively shallow which does help to hug the foot. They are less clunky than the typical Keen with a slimmer sole and less of a toe cup. Very stylish and extremely comfortable. When they arrived I didn’t want to take them off so they were an instant keeper! Love this slide! I followed the recommendation to order 1/2 size smaller than normal KEENS and that worked great. The leather is soft and doesn’t require the “breaking in” period of some unlined woven shoes. Very comfy from the first step! –After years of padding around in traditional huaraches (purchased in Mexico and then in CA) I was delighted to find this updated look that has the KEEN comfort sole which allows hours more walking without the aching legs or stressed arches caused by original flat-soled huaraches. The cute bump toe compliments the woven leather. I own the red and the purple. The colors are rich and look great with “natural” fibers for summer like linen and denim. I love this slide!
November 21st, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Awesome slide - I just received my Isabella slide this afternoon and I’m already in love. I ordered a half size smaller based on other reviews, which I think was a good idea. I don’t have a problem with them being wide, but that may be because I got them a little smaller. Anyway, I have had back surgery and am very cautious about my shoes and Keen is by far and away my favorite.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Stretch a LOT… These shoes are super cute (I got the green.), and when I first tried them, I loved the comfort, and the fit was fine. But after wearing them for a couple of weeks, they had stretched so much that I can’t wear them. I love Keens and have several pairs, and I’ve never had the problem of stretching before, but these are so soft (a plus, at first) that they get a LOT bigger after you wear them a while. Keeping this in mind, a smaller size might work better. Love it but it let me down. I found the shoe 1/2 size too big, returned it for a smaller size. Love the shoe but it slid on my foot quite a bit and some of the straps over my little toe broke within a month. Good shoe to wear around the house or on short outings. I have problem feet, many things going on with them. After about 2 hrs. on my feet they really hurt. Wearing these all day and my feet don�t hurt. First time in over a year that has happened. I can’t tell you how much I love these.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:55 pm
WOWZA! I normally wear a size 9.5 and in Keen I have 9.5 and size 9, depending on the style. I bought a 9, returned for an 8.5 and could have yet returned for a perfect perfect fit of size 8. But I loved them so much (green� green…green….), I just kept them. But after wearing them awhile, I should have really had an 8. Overall - they’re perfect just like ALL of my other Keens!
Purple-rrific! I recently purchased the purple Isabella Keen slide shoes and I just love them. They are well constructed, attractive, light weight and are very comfortable. Have gotten a lot of compliments on them. They are wide in the toe area which is what I needed due to a foot injury. I would like a better color match for the foot bed material, the shoe is purple and the foot bed material is light tan color. And of course, the sales and service I received was great. Thank you Zappos!
November 21st, 2007 at 7:56 pm
only wish it had more arch support… Keen shoes are a great fit for me, therefore, I have several pairs and get lots of positive comments. I have two pairs of the Isabella slides and wear them a lot. Only negative about them for me is the lack of arch support compared with the Monterey, Newport, and Province. I wear a size 9 in the Keens just mentioned but a size 8 is the correct size in the Isabellas. I was concerned it might be too short but somehow after a few days it conformed and it is perfect. Keen, do add a little more arch support next year. Please…
November 21st, 2007 at 7:56 pm
I recently ordered the Green Isabella Slide & I love them! They are a great summer green & like all Keen’s they are super comfortable. I ordered the same size that my other Keen shoes are & they do feel slightly large. They are a bit wide, but lengthwise they fit. I believe it’s the stretch of the weave that makes them feel roomy. I’m glad I have the size that I have. I like them - I am keeping these shoes because I really like how they look and I think they will be more comfortable with socks on. Although I have small wide feet… size 6. The part of the shoe that goes across the top of my foot is a little big, which is weird since that never happens. Maybe it is just in bare feet. They are a little more akin to slippers than shoes.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Comfortable, Practical - After buying Keen’s for my husband and kids, I thought I would try a pair myself — and they are everything they’re cracked up to be. They are very comfortable, have excellent arch support and make terrific walking shoes. The only drawback is a little piece of the leather weave that rubs at my instep a bit. I ordered a half-size smaller that usual, which was perfect. Best little Huaraches- I’m a big fan of Keen shoes and own more pairs than I’m willing to admit. These are my new favorites. I’m on my feet and walking a lot. They’re cool and comfortable and very light weight. I bought purple because I hadn’t seen that color in any of my local stores. I also need a large size and find that Zappos always seems to have the size I need.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:57 pm
I love how this shoe looks, and it comes in great colors. Mine are green. I need wide shoes, and although this is marketed as a medium, it fits me just fine. I also need a good arch, which this shoe does not have, so I can’t wear them is I need to do a lot of walking in a day, but they’re fine for a few hours of errands. Despite the fact that my feet get tired with not much arch support, I still want some purple ones! Thankfully I read the reviews before purchasing this shoe. I bought a half size smaller and it fit perfectly. This shoe is NOT for a person with a narrow foot! I have a wide foot and it is almost too wide for me. I just moved to a location where I can walk to many shops and restaurants. I wanted a shoe that was comfortable enough to walk decent distances without needing the protection of socks. This shoe is perfect for that!
November 21st, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Great Slide - This Keen slide is very stylish and comfortable. Not a hiking/water shoe like other Keens, but good for city walking. It is an updated huarache with good support and enough style to travel well. Not as dressy as expected, but good for most occasions. This is the perfect summer sandal for those of us who like their toes protected and want style and support at the same time. Nice slide… This is a very comfortable and funky slide. Growing up in Southern California we often went to Mexico and purchased huraches (sp?). They were stiff and uncomfortable until you got them wet and shaped them to your foot. These shoes are made of very soft leather and felt broken in when I put them on. They have a couple of little problems but they weren’t enough to get me to send them back. There is a little tab of leather on the edge of the instep area that keeps tucking in towards my foot when I walk. Feels odd rather than painful but it could be irritating if you wore the shoes for a very long walk.
I found this Keen shoe to fit very strangely and not like any other Keen shoe or sandal I own. I think if your foot is wide, you do need to get a half size or even size larger to accommodate that width…but then it will be too long on the back end of the foot bed. Also, my foot sits off to one side in it. It just is very strange. I don’t have this problem with any other Keen shoes, and I wear Keens almost 100% of the time. If the shoe happens to fit you, I would imagine that it is very comfortable. The footbed is nicely padded and the walking experience feels soft. Shoe is well-made, and I like the color purple. It is just not compatible with the shape of my foot!
November 21st, 2007 at 7:58 pm
I am a true size 9 and a size 8 Isabella Slide is very generous on my foot. I have a high arch and have worn these sandals with and without sock, for hours of walking. I have taken them through puddles and streams and they have fared well. They do stretch when wet, but they are supposed to be loose fitting. I wear them to work because we cannot have our toes bared in summer. Finding sandals with covered toes is difficult. These slides are perfect, although they do tend to make feet hot. Isabella Shoes - I ordered 1/2 size smaller than my usual size because I figured they’d be a little loose, but I can’t keep them on my feet! The leather is not woven tight enough to hold your foot in! I ordered the similar Keen Rosarita in my usual size and they are woven tighter and have a back strap so they fit fine.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Excellent summer slide - I knew I wanted these as soon as I spotted them, and the other positive reviews were all the encouragement I needed. I ordered them yesterday and received them this afternoon (as always — NOBOBY beats Zappos’ customer service!!). The pictures don’t do these justice; they are even cuter than expected. They look great on and feel even better. Excellent shoes for chasing a busy toddler around the park (the toe guards!). I ordered the green which is best described as a dark Kelly green - very attractive. I’m ordering another pair as soon as I complete the review. I am a Birks convert! Order your normal size - these, unlike most Keens, represent accurate sizing. Like wearing slippers! I love these shoes!! I never tried Keen shoes before, but my boss is a huge fan, and I really need comfortable shoes for work (I’m on my feet a lot). I like the Keen styles because my toes are always protected (another need for work). I bought my usual size, and they are just the tiniest bit loose, but I think I can get them wet and shrink them a little (?) I’ve since bought another pair, and had to readjust the size… they were much smaller than the Isabella�s in the same size! Anyway, I will keep buying Keens because I love the way they feel. Also, the other reviews really helped tip the scales.
I’ve been waiting a long time for these babies! Never thought Keen would come out with the huarache style, but they did (thank goodness), and the upgrade to a fantastic footbed, great toe guard and flexible sole really fits the bill. Don’t order 1/2 size up as you might have done in the past in a Keen shoe. These will probably be a bit wide for a narrow foot. I love plenty of toe room and these accommodate. I will probably order extras of these for next year in case they discontinue this style. As you can tell, I love ‘em. And kudos to Zappos for their excellent, intuitive web support and super-fast shipping!
Great Looking summer slides - These shoes are larger than my other Keen shoes. I had to order a half size smaller than my usual Keen size. These shoes are not only comfortable, but are great looking as well. I plan on wearing them for evening as well as daytime on vacation. I think the linen fabric footbed will be really comfortable in hot weather. I have the shoes in black, but I plan on ordering this shoe in other colors as well.
Very pleased… almost- This is my seventh pair of Keens. I have loved every one of them and wear Keens practically all of the time. I happen to stumble upon the Isabella�s while searching for another selection. I am so glad that I did! I quickly ordered and happen to get the last pair in syrup/size 8. I felt that the size choice would not be a problem since all of my other Keens had felt “true to size” instead of too small. Well, my time had come. The Isabella�s are great in all areas except fit… they feel a half size too large and a little wider than normal. If I had taken the time to read some of the other reviews I would have found that other people were having the same trouble and I would need to order a half size down. READ THE REVIEWS BEFORE ORDERING!!!
Keen Isabella - This shoe is very comfortable. It is a little wide. I always order a size up in Keen as I did with this shoe but it is a little large but I did not send back because a smaller size will probably will be too small. The color garnet is not very pretty, it is more rusty looking but I am using them for house shoe so I guess it does not matter. Still a great shoe. I will probably order in a better color later.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Heaven on Earth! Thank you, Keen, for listening to my pleas for better, brighter colors and a more feminine yet functional shoe. I am your biggest fan for the Newport h2, but yearned for something new since I already own 3 pair and my lovely green Isabella slides are the answer to my prayers. I wore them today for the first time and despite going to the flea market early this morning and then to the Los Angeles Gift Show at the Convention Center walking till closing, my feet remained happy all day! There was absolutely no break in time whatsoever. If I had to say one thing that could be improved upon, it would be that they are a bit too wide, but that’s okay with me as long as they’re comfortable, which they are. I did take a half size larger than I usually wear, but I automatically do when ordering Keens. My last wish is that I am still begging for some Keens in white. What do you have against white? These slides would be fabulous in white as well as the new Bali. I love, love, love all 4 pair that I just received. Thank heaven for this fabulous warm Southern California weather allowing me to wear them right away. Thank you again, Keen! And thank you Zappos for such great customer service.