KEEN Women's Zerraport Ii-w Fashion Sandals

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The heel can be opened up and re-fastened (Velcro aka hook/loop design), and the front strap pulls through the single friction buckle pictured above. This one has the added benefit of siped soles, good traction, and an open design that dries quickly. Andrew Friedman is a New Hampshire native who loves the Presidentials and spent his college summers guiding trips in the Adirondack High Peaks. The soles have good tread for walking on dry land, though, and the soles are razor cut/siped like a pair of boat shoes.

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The tradeoff with any open design is that little stones and grit can more easily work their way under your feet, whereas closed shoes made of mesh tend to limit that. Andrew logged his first review on Trailspace in 2007 and joined the Trailspace Review Corps in 2011. The sandals come with a functional open-air construction that’s been pared down to encompass only the most essential features.TAKEAWAYS: A good option from Keen if you prefer a more open-air design and/or want a little extra room for a neoprene sock for cold weather water sports, and a solid option for walking on trails that aren’t too angled/challenging (lateral stability isn’t ideal for rougher trails). As a final note, rich tie-dye patterns are embellished throughout the upper straps, while KEEN’s Metatarsal footbed has been molded for a seamlessly natural fit.

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In addition to New England and the Adirondacks, he has hiked the shores of the Great Lakes, the Tetons, a number of California's state and national parks, the Albanian Alps, and trails in India, Asia, and the Middle East. HOW FAST DO THEY DRY OUT/DRAIN WATER: Very good to excellent, comparable to other open shoes like Teva and Chaco. It combines great toe protection, a comfortable fit under your feet, good traction, and an open design that drains water very quickly. COMFORT: Like virtually every Keen sandal I have ever worn, there is a moderately firm but forgiving contoured footbed.

The rubber compound seems fine, perhaps not as sticky as some other options like the Bedrock Cairn Pro’s "megagrip" sticky rubber. KEEN” branding is placed at the medial side of the rear quarter, complemented by an adjustable velcro heel support.