Hated to send them back… I’m so sad…these cute shoes really DO run half a size small…and it’s hard to order up when you’re pushing the envelope, size-wise. There’s nothing bigger than an 11! I took a chance and ordered them anyway, since I have 2 other pairs of Keen Winterport Boots for Kids. (Monterey) and they’re plenty big…but these really were snug. The arch was not as good as the Monterey, and I needed my orthotics in them, which made them even more snug. They were stiff and unforgiving. I tried wearing them around the house for a couple of days, but sadly, I had to box them up and send them back. As always, a return to Zappos was straight-forward and painless, and I will continue my hunt for the ideal shoe for my large, wide, high-arched foot!
My favorite! This will actually be my second pair of this shoe–I loved the first one so much I’ve worn it out! I wait tables and these are the most comfortable pair of shoes to wear by far. I’ll probably continue to buy them (at year intervals) until they’re no longer made! I have wide feet (7.5 D in New Balances) and live in Madrid, so was looking for something cute and comfortable enough to walk around the city in all day, most days. What a relief to find shoes wide enough - and I’ve received compliments on these at concerts and while shopping! Thanks to other reviewers, I ordered up in the Sydney II (9, when usually I’d get a 8-8.5), and it fits pretty well. I had no break-in with these shoes, and find that although they’re comfortable with thin socks, they’re a little more so with something more substantial for me (since the 9 is probably a teeny bit too long for me). I highly recommend this shoe! Comfort! Absolutely comfortable right out of the box! I am always looking for comfort and have found it with these Keen shoes. They are cute and modern looking - I can wear them with jeans or with slacks for work. They feel better than my trusty Clarks. I followed the advice and went up a half size and the fit is perfect. I’ll be ordering another color!
These shoes are amazingly comfortable as well as being versatile. I’ve worn them for trail walks and nights out on the town, and they looked great in both situations. This is my 1st pair of Keens, and I’m in love. I didn’t have to break them in, and I felt the sizing was dead on. I got them in Ocean (Blue), which is a beautiful color, and I may need to get the in black, too.
I originally bought a pair of these shoes in black from a store in Ft.Collins, CO. The sales clerk basically told me that the shoes ran a little small and that if I wore a 6 then to buy a 7. I am Diabetic so it is very important and my shoes being as comfortable as possible without any rubbing what so ever. I fell in love with these shoes but I felt they may be a half size too big so I ordered this pair in a 6 1/2. They are extremely too tight across the instep. I was surprised at the difference in the two pairs of Keen Winterport shoes. I checked to see if they were both average width and they are but I feel that the 6 1/2 may be marked wrong. They have never been worn so I will be returning them but for a seven instead. I really do love the comfort and style of these shoes.
Casual and Dressy at the same time - Mainers are known for more casual footwear for the weather, and these shoes get compliments with either casual or dressy clothing. Total strangers have favorable comments about these shoes. I now have three pairs now in different colors. Winterport Boot These were the only shoes I could wear with my arthritic bunions and an orthotic in the shoes. love - I can’t say enough good things about this shoe for my wide feet. I ordered a medium width, knowing that it might not work, but the style was too great not to take a chance. So I just went up a half size to try and compensate. IT has a really wide toe box. I wear these shoes all day and that’s unusual for me to do, I’m a stay at home mom and don’t need to wear shoes! Thanks Zappos! You really know how to run a business!
Versatile shoe - I bought these shoes for a weekend trip to NYC knowing that I would be doing a lot of walking. I also wanted a pair of shoes that could be casual but not out of place with pants or a skirt. I ordered both the 8.5 and 9, not believing that I would wear the bigger size, but as most reviewers have been saying, they do run small. I ended up keeping the 9 and broke them in walking the streets of NYC. They were great!! My feet felt like they had been wearing these shoes forever. I have narrow feet, but with a thicker sock these shoes are perfect-the adjustable strap holds them in place and my narrow heel doesn’t slip at all. I am already looking to order another color! Changes in design - I LOVE Keens. I did notice however, that there is a slight narrowing of the instep on my latest pairs of Keens, just below the decorative stitching. It may stretch a bit, but buyers should be aware that even tried and true styles are being changed. Great Traveling Shoe! Got these two days before we left for Italy on a 12 day trip. Despite hours and hours of walking in all sorts of difficult terrain, these held up great! I would definitely buy these again, but not in shale. It’s kind of a weird mushroom color that didn’t go with many things. Next time, definitely black.
November 21st, 2007 at 8:11 pm
Hated to send them back… I’m so sad…these cute shoes really DO run half a size small…and it’s hard to order up when you’re pushing the envelope, size-wise. There’s nothing bigger than an 11! I took a chance and ordered them anyway, since I have 2 other pairs of Keen Winterport Boots for Kids. (Monterey) and they’re plenty big…but these really were snug. The arch was not as good as the Monterey, and I needed my orthotics in them, which made them even more snug. They were stiff and unforgiving. I tried wearing them around the house for a couple of days, but sadly, I had to box them up and send them back. As always, a return to Zappos was straight-forward and painless, and I will continue my hunt for the ideal shoe for my large, wide, high-arched foot!
November 21st, 2007 at 8:11 pm
My favorite! This will actually be my second pair of this shoe–I loved the first one so much I’ve worn it out! I wait tables and these are the most comfortable pair of shoes to wear by far. I’ll probably continue to buy them (at year intervals) until they’re no longer made! I have wide feet (7.5 D in New Balances) and live in Madrid, so was looking for something cute and comfortable enough to walk around the city in all day, most days. What a relief to find shoes wide enough - and I’ve received compliments on these at concerts and while shopping! Thanks to other reviewers, I ordered up in the Sydney II (9, when usually I’d get a 8-8.5), and it fits pretty well. I had no break-in with these shoes, and find that although they’re comfortable with thin socks, they’re a little more so with something more substantial for me (since the 9 is probably a teeny bit too long for me). I highly recommend this shoe! Comfort! Absolutely comfortable right out of the box! I am always looking for comfort and have found it with these Keen shoes. They are cute and modern looking - I can wear them with jeans or with slacks for work. They feel better than my trusty Clarks. I followed the advice and went up a half size and the fit is perfect. I’ll be ordering another color!
November 21st, 2007 at 8:12 pm
These shoes are amazingly comfortable as well as being versatile. I’ve worn them for trail walks and nights out on the town, and they looked great in both situations. This is my 1st pair of Keens, and I’m in love. I didn’t have to break them in, and I felt the sizing was dead on. I got them in Ocean (Blue), which is a beautiful color, and I may need to get the in black, too.
November 21st, 2007 at 8:12 pm
I originally bought a pair of these shoes in black from a store in Ft.Collins, CO. The sales clerk basically told me that the shoes ran a little small and that if I wore a 6 then to buy a 7. I am Diabetic so it is very important and my shoes being as comfortable as possible without any rubbing what so ever. I fell in love with these shoes but I felt they may be a half size too big so I ordered this pair in a 6 1/2. They are extremely too tight across the instep. I was surprised at the difference in the two pairs of Keen Winterport shoes. I checked to see if they were both average width and they are but I feel that the 6 1/2 may be marked wrong. They have never been worn so I will be returning them but for a seven instead. I really do love the comfort and style of these shoes.
November 21st, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Casual and Dressy at the same time - Mainers are known for more casual footwear for the weather, and these shoes get compliments with either casual or dressy clothing. Total strangers have favorable comments about these shoes. I now have three pairs now in different colors. Winterport Boot These were the only shoes I could wear with my arthritic bunions and an orthotic in the shoes. love - I can’t say enough good things about this shoe for my wide feet. I ordered a medium width, knowing that it might not work, but the style was too great not to take a chance. So I just went up a half size to try and compensate. IT has a really wide toe box. I wear these shoes all day and that’s unusual for me to do, I’m a stay at home mom and don’t need to wear shoes! Thanks Zappos! You really know how to run a business!
November 21st, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Versatile shoe - I bought these shoes for a weekend trip to NYC knowing that I would be doing a lot of walking. I also wanted a pair of shoes that could be casual but not out of place with pants or a skirt. I ordered both the 8.5 and 9, not believing that I would wear the bigger size, but as most reviewers have been saying, they do run small. I ended up keeping the 9 and broke them in walking the streets of NYC. They were great!! My feet felt like they had been wearing these shoes forever. I have narrow feet, but with a thicker sock these shoes are perfect-the adjustable strap holds them in place and my narrow heel doesn’t slip at all. I am already looking to order another color! Changes in design - I LOVE Keens. I did notice however, that there is a slight narrowing of the instep on my latest pairs of Keens, just below the decorative stitching. It may stretch a bit, but buyers should be aware that even tried and true styles are being changed. Great Traveling Shoe! Got these two days before we left for Italy on a 12 day trip. Despite hours and hours of walking in all sorts of difficult terrain, these held up great! I would definitely buy these again, but not in shale. It’s kind of a weird mushroom color that didn’t go with many things. Next time, definitely black.