Keen Boat Shoes

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I found some Keen Newport H-2 boat shoes on sale. Mountain Gear.com has these in some larger men's sizes for $55, usually $98. They are very comfortable, grippy and well made. I virtually live in them in good weather and in true NW fashion, wear them with sox when it's cooler!

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Great price! I own a pair and love them. The only shoes I wore on last summers inside passage cruise. I switch to muck shoes in the winter.
We're heading to SE Alaska this summer and I'm told I must have a pair of xtratuf boots. I love shoe shopping!

Margaret
 
How do the sizes run? My experience is shoe sizes vary. Some I have are 8, some 9.5. My "normal" size is a 9. I'd like to get a pair for the upcoming summer months.
 
Sale is only good through Monday til 5 pm and is only good for merchandize in stock. Your "cart" is only good for 15 munutes or it will be deleted.

I think I read on another site that the sizes run a slight bit small. I normally am 10+1/2, so I ordered an 11. Fits good.
 
I have a pair of these that are great on the boat, on shore for walking... they have replaced my long line of New Balance/Sperry sneaker type boat shoes. The only problem with the Keens - they stink! I'm talking smells like something died, what kind of a foot fungus do you have, how long has it been since you've had a shower and washed your feet, damn the last time I smelled something like that it resembled Pepe LaPew kinda smell! :shock:

I've tried tossing 'em in the washing machine, spraying with odor-eater stuff, putting dryer sheets in 'em when I'm not wearing 'em, leave 'em in the sun for a day... after wearing them for a few hours - stinko!

I'm pretty sure the Blonde would let me know if my hygene wasn't up to par, and I've heard other people talk about this problem with the Keens, so I don't think it's just me. 8) Has anyone who wears these comfortable sandal/shoes found a way to get rid of the funk?

Isn't it nice that we're all so close we can talk about anything here? :wink:

FunkyFeet
 
marvin4239":nk225r7n said:
FunkyFeet
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Hey Jim I can't wait to see the cartoon about this![/quote]

I agree, I can't even imagine how poor Molly must feel being subjected to the smell of your feet while she is walking beside you while tethered on a leash............poor kitty! :rose2
 
Doryman":1lvewmfi said:
Has anyone with wide feet tried them and found them to fit?

Warren
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I have wide feet with high arches. Terri got me a pair a couple of years ago. I normally wear a 9.5 and these are 9.5 and fit very tight. Maybe a larger size would fit better. I don’t care for these because they are too hard to get off or on and anywhere there is sand or soft earth, it always gets in the footwear and irritates my feet. I prefer the Crocs. Much easier to get on and off and I find they are much more comfortable.

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I wear a EE width... and you know what they say...

... big feet, big shoes. 8)

I find the Keens are similar to Merrill shoes: cut wider through the toe box. I do fine with the same shoe size for the Keens that I normally wear with a wider width. There is some adjustability on the Keens to allow for a higher instep.

Dave has a very valid point, that sand and small rocks can get into the shoe. I don't have a problem taking them off, dumping them out, then picking up my feet a bit more. While I really like Crocs, they are not stiff enough in the sole to walk on rocks and not as secure feeling walking out on that narrow side deck... you can't beat them for the marina showers, though. The right shoe for the mission.

Now, regarding "poor Molly" and the smell... keep in mind that we spend months at a time on Wild Blue... and her litter box is in a compartment just across from the helm. Turn about is fair play. :lol: :cat

Best wishes,
Jim
 
How do these compare to Crocks? I have gone to the Crocks for most of our boating--they do seem to "stretch" with time. One time I found Crocks, made in Colorado, Mexico, Taiwan and China--all in one display.
 
Roger,
Thanks for the lead on the Keen's :lol: I just ordered 3 pairs myself and my two boys. That is a very good sale price, thanks again.
 
JamesTXSD said,

The only problem with the Keens - they stink!
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I was wondering if someone would bring that up. It is so very true! I've tried everything that Jim has done. What I found works to a point is the aerosol powder Dr. Scholls stuff.

Dr. Bob, I never found a pair of Crocs that fit my feet, but I would say that the Keens are more sandal like, with a very secure feel on my feet and offer substantial toe protection unlike a sandal. I've never felt like my foot would slip out of the shoe. Just the opposite, when they get wet they seem to grip my feet more and can be a bit of work to get on and off. Additionally, they are heavier than Crocs and give me the impression that they would last longer than Crocs.
 
Keens are nothing like Crocs. Crocs are molded plastic, these are, well, just Keens. I have two pair and love them...my "boat" Keens and my "dress" Keens! The Crocs are easy to slip on and off, and I have a pair on the boat too, but they are very slippery footing, I blame them for a major slip and fall on the rocks on Sucia that caused a big gash from which I still have the scar on my leg. The Keens are quite sure-footed by comparison, and VERY comfortable for walking or hiking. Each footware has its place!


thataway":1l30ns0p said:
How do these compare to Crocks? I have gone to the Crocks for most of our boating--they do seem to "stretch" with time. One time I found Crocks, made in Colorado, Mexico, Taiwan and China--all in one display.
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For a boating lifestyle, the Crocs are like slippers for me: wear 'em to the shower (and in the shower in marinas), for casual walks on the dock, easy to slip on and off. The Keens have a much more solid sole - more grip; better for hiking and climbing. Unlike the Crocs, I have never had the Keens come off unintentionally. I consider the Keens to be a replacement for a good pair of hard-sole sneakers... I can run in the Keens, can't do that in Crocs.

HTH

Best wishes,
Jim
 
I tried the Keen sandals and found they way (WAY) too tight. We Oregonians are famous for our duck feet. I did find Teva sandals that were much kinder to the fat feet. No idea of the model name, but they work and I like them.

If you're going to be in colder weather, another recommendation is the Muckster shoe that you find in farm and garden stores. Nice slip on, fits decently, and keeps the tootsies warm and dry.
 
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