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KEEN Sandals Strike Again
by Sarah Greene |
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| Day after day of dull and delight less weather leaves
you dreaming of sun. You start to forget what nice weather feels like
then suddenly the sun breaks through the clouds, or the wind blows
soft and warm on your face. Bulbs sprout, Daphne blooms and suddenly
it’s SPRING! Any morning could be the day the winter gives up
and goes home. Wildflower season is right around the corner and you
have to be ready when it happens. Be prepared with the latest in KEEN sandals and KEEN shoes for sun water and everything in between. |
I snuck into the warehouse and tried everything to find the gems for
your KEEN sandals pleasure this season!
I have tried for ages to find a critical difference between the KEEN Venice and the KEEN Newport to help you choose, but I couldn’t. Apparently it’s
all about individual style. Both come in awesome and inspiring colors
with plenty of bungee cord for a flexible fit. You can hardly tell in
the picture, but the Newport in Shitake Baroque Rose is rustic yet colorful. When pressed the only thing I can say is that I think the Newport
adjusts better as you move and for wider feet, but since KEEN shoes come
in half sizes you will find always a great fit for your outdoor activities.
Remember at KEEN the outdoors is anywhere without a ceiling!
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Keen Whisper Sandal in Mimosa Neutral Grey |
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| If you like the Keen Newpert sandal or the Keen Venice sandal, the Keen Whisper sandal is a lighter, sleeker incarnation of the Keen Newport and Keen Venice styles. A new veteran at KEEN Footwear, the KEEN Whisper sandal is still a water-adventuring lady’s friend. Now available in more colors then ever before, my favorite of the Keen Whisper sandals rainbow is still the Beet Red-Gargoyle because it matches my hair. |
| The Keen Whisper is unique among KEENs because the ripcord synching applies to the heel too! So it expands wider to go on and synchs more evenly for a closer fit. Also available is the Keen Whisper Slide sandal, featuring anchor points spread out around the ball of the foot to be just as stable as the full sandal, the Keen Whisper Slide sandal is even easier to slip on and off. |
FLIP FLOPPY |
The Keen Portico Flip Sandal is allso available in Men's sizes. |
See Men's KEEN Sandals Review
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| Keen Florence II in Allure |
Keen Waimea H2 in Rice Bag |
Keen Portico Flip in Gargolye Allure |
If you like the Keen Waimea H2 sandal you may like the Keen Portico Flip sandal even more, it has a razor siped sole for amazing traction, just like tires!
KEEN flip-flops are not skimpy in the amenities. The Keen Florence II sandal includes arch support on a stylish leather body. The straps of this thong sandal are lined for durably and comfort while underneath is a serrated tread for serious and lasting traction. If aquatic action is a must, consider upgrading your protection level to that of the Keen Waimea H2 sandal, the only flip flop sandal with toe protection. For a more laid back sandal consider the Cabo Flip. A classic ribbon flip-flop, the Cabo Flip has a textured foot bed that is so soft and grippy you will never want to take it off. The Keen Cabo Flip sandal has that same great KEEN flip-flop traction sole. I can’t pick, so you choose what works for you: leather or ribbon.
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| New on the scene is the KEEN Turia Shoe and Keen Turia Sandal. Each is part shoe, part
sandal. The Turia shoe is very adjustable, especially around the ankle, but the Turia Sandal is even better. The independent webbing is even more customizable, and for a KEEN sandal that is saying something. So depending on how much coverage you want. You should try one. |
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FLAUNT |
| KEEN also uses their many comfort technologies in more urban shoes. These mini collections feature different upper designs on the same footbed. The City of Roses Cut Out features KEEN.Cush technology. If you have KEEN shoes with Cush already you may poke a City of Roses Cut Out and say “That’s not as cushy!” (I did.) But if you try a pair of any of the City of Roses sandals you will indeed feel the give because the KEEN.Cush goes all the way thought the sole, not just the footbed. This should last much longer! |
| Keen City of Roses Cut Out in Friar Brown |
The Keen City of Roses Slide sandal is also still available. |
| Heading north we have the Keen Emerald City sandals. Velvety soft leathers wrap the lower profile sole and uppers of the classy little sandals in the Emerald City mini collection. I was very excited to try the Keen Emerald City Ankle for its creative design that emphasizes wonderfully organic foot flattering curves. |
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But I’m most excited about the Keen Emerald City Toe Wrap which turned out really well. I have been trying to replace my Indian dress sandals for years and the KEEN Emerald Toe Wrap has the open toe design I like with actual traction and cushion which my Indian sandals did not have. That's why the KEEN Emerald Toe Wrap is my pick for "Most Exciting Sandal Op". This pattern is really hard to find womens sandal style so do not miss out. I still have to pick a color, they are all so great, I want Slate Black and Black, I wish it came in Mimosa too. |
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| Keen Emerald City Toe Wrap in Burnt Orange |
Keen Emerald City Ankle in Slate Black |
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STRUT |
| For a more robustly cushioned sneaker try the very classy smooth KEEN Toyah. I was going to buy the Keen Presidio for its vertical stitching pattern, but the streamlined Keen Toyah was much more flattering so I got it in Keen Gargoyle, a blue grey which looks great with jeans. The KEEN.Protect toe shape is very toe friendly, no squished pinkies here as in other pointy toed sneakers. |
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I am really glad that KEEN Footwear brought back the Sienna MJ design. I missed out on the leather version, but the new Keen Sienna MJ Canvas comes in great colors that will last a long time. The canvas of this Keen Sienna MJ is cotton canvas, its a woven synthetic so it will really hold it's shape and color, but still give a little where you need it.
I fell in love with the Keen Sienna MJ because I have wide feet and when I first tried it on I was actually able to wear an 8.5, usually I have to size up, something about the openness of this KEEN shoe design and it's stretchy band allowed for the flexible fit I needed. The heel of Keen Sienna MJ Canvas is not overly stiff which I think will rub you the RIGHT way.
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If you like the style of the KEEN Sienna MJ you may REALLY like the up cycled appeal of the Harvest MJ II |
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| Tartan |
Pink Stripe |
Country Blue |
| For those of you who loved the repurposed rice bag design
of the Harvest MJ, there is more awesome KEEN shoe reclamation. The
Harvest MJ II has the same soft body and comes in fun mixes of tartan,
checks and swirls. Already a big hit, I recommend that if you like
this shoe you get your favorite now because with limited reclaimed
materials, KEEN cannot mix up more to satisfy your shoe delight. Also
try seeing the colors scheme not the patterns when looking for the Harvest
MJ II that goes with your personal style. |
Guys,
I didn’t forget you.
All KEEN Waterfront sandals are waterproof and can be tossed in the washer
to keep them fresh, but if you are amphibious yourself and want a quick
drying sandals check out the Keen Newport H2 sandals and the Keen Venice H2 sandals. Men’s Keen Newport and Venice are also available in great new color combinations.
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KEEN Footwear makes the best water shoes and hybrid sandals. The Turia Shoe is very adjustable, especially around the ankle and provides the most complete coverage of any of the sandal like KEEN shoes. If you own and like the KEEN Newport sandals, the Keen Turia Sandal is even better. The independent webbing is even more customizable, and for a KEEN sandals that is saying something. No matter your water activity of choice one of these awesome designs will work for you. |
Keen Turia Sandal
in Midnight Navy Gargoyle |
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Whether you are a KEEN veteran looking for an upgrade with a new color
or a fan seeking the one shoe to rule them all, KEEN is where you need
to be looking for all your spring and summer footwear needs. If you are
looking for fun, flexibility, comfort or durability, you will find something
that fits your needs and exceeds them in this season's collection from
KEEN.
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