KEENWomen's Astoria West Sandal

Review update: Just a quick update to my previous review as many people have found it helpful. I usually wear my Keen Astoria West shoes when traveling a few times a year so they are still going strong. In April 2024, I put them to the test once again! I hiked up a gravel path to a volcano in the Mediterranean. The path was fairly steep. The Keens were great! Had to empty my shoes a couple of times as dust and grit got in (inevitably - there are holes in the sides of the shoes), but this only took a few seconds as the shoes slip on/off so quickly. I also jumped off a boat into the very cold Aegean sea, wearing these shoes. I tightened them up, as when cold, hands and feet shrink a little. I was swimming in the ocean about 10 metres in depths towards the shore - the shoes stayed on my feet and protected me from rocks as I neared the beach. I was then swimming into thermal volcanic waters, with high sulphur content which turns the water brown along with any white fabrics, I'm happy to report the Keens were not impacted by this - they stayed their original colour. After getting out of the sea I walked around a port (which was flat concrete) and my shoes dried out nicely and maintained their grip. I certainly put these shoes through a bunch of challenges, and I'm delighted to see how well the Keens handled it! Two years later, I still highly recommend.2022 review:I purchased these shoes for a trip to Asia where I would be doing lots of walking and and ideally needed something more substantial, supportive and 'trainer-like' than my hiking sandals. I also needed something that would also be very breathable in a hot and humid climate. These Keen Astoria West shoes, with their opened sided design, were perfect!Having researched the brand, I found out Keen has a good reputation for adventure shoes, sandals, hiking boots. I choose the Astorias as they are lightweight, and have a nice feminine design with a slight heel elevation, and are waterproof. Also they come in a great range of colours and look pretty stylish for this type of shoe.After my trip, I can confirm these Astorias are great! I ​wore them all day on flat and hilly gravel trails, through forests and on the beach. The hybrid design is like hiking sandals and trainers had a baby! The moment I put them on they were comfortable. The stretchy and soft scuba-like fabric on the inside of the shoe ensures there is nothing to rub. I saw another reviewer said they kind of feel like wearing a combination of a shoe and sock - which I'd say is a good, accurate description!The fit is easily adjustable with the innovative elastic lacing structure - which makes them super fast to slip on and off. This is also great if your feet tend to swell up or shrink down in changing temperatures as you can quickly adjust fit on the move. The overall fit is true to size, however if you are between sizes or not sure, I'd say go up half a size to be safe.The shoes are very lightweight, reducing aching legs and ensuring they don't add to much to luggage weight limits when flying. I confirm they are waterproof having worn them in the sea and through streams. They dried well and I also understand they can go in the washing machine (haven't tried this yet, but I'm confident they will be fine).Finally, the rubber sole and toe cap is great for grip and protecting the toes - which is so needed on rugged trails! However, one point I should add is that if you are looking to do some proper, steep, technical hiking you will still need to invest in some proper hiking boots with ankle support - these Astorias are not a substitute for that (however they will make a useful edition to your adventure shoe collection)! I'd say they are great for long days on your feet, walking in the summer or in hot climates on moderate terrain.I hope you find this review helpful, I certainly love these shoes and will be looking to purchase more Keen footwear in the future.

Recently discovered Keen footwear and I'm now the proud owner of two pairs of their hiking shoes. The fit is good for those of us who have flatter wider feet and/or bunions. Taking these sandals out of the box I was quite excited and then horribly disappointed as I put them on, they didn't feel like my other Keens. They seemed tighter and narrower and almost felt like they would slip off the back of my foot. I immediately decided to send them back. Then the phone rang and then I went upstairs to get some washing and then hoovered up without realising I still had the shoes on my feet! I now probably won't take them off for the rest of the summer unless I can save up to buy another colour.

I ordered these for an upcoming trip to SE Asia where I will be doing some sightseeing, snorkeling and trekking. I wanted something practical that could also be worn in the water to minimise the shoes I was packing. I chose these as I suffer from sore feet and legs through various medical ailments, and appreciate some arch support in my shoes. I didn't have high expectations for closed toe sandals to look great, however, I was delighted when these arrived looking similar to some of my athletic trainers, and feeling just as comfortable. The bungee straps are fully adjustable for wider feet like mine, and the fit is true to the size chart. I normally wear a 3-4UK depending on the brand and ordered a 3.5UK as the chart matched my measurements. My feet fill the entire footbed with approx 1/4 of an inch space in the toe box - perfect fit! I have been watching various keen sandals for price changes and managed to snap these up for £33 - an absolute bargain. I'll also be able to wear them for work on our very limited Scottish hot summer days where I require a closed toe shoe for safety reasons, and for gentle hill walks. I'll be keeping an eye out for more bargains from this brand. I can't comment on the durability but Keen are a well respected brand so I expect they will last. I will definitely be buying more.

Unable to show picture but will add later if can.I bought two pairs off amazon-same size, same colour, same price same place, same transaction...but they FIT COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.I decided to buy two pairs because the reviews were good and stated they were true to size and very comfortable, so I wanted one pair for general wear and one pair for holiday/best. I was VERY happy with the first pair I tried on and saw no reason to try on the other pair as I expected them to be identical -although I did check for any obvious stitching defects etc.As mentioned the pair I wore first were a good fit and comfortable- but sadly, the pair I kept for my holiday WERE NOT. When I put them on they were worryingly tight and even when the adjustment cord was opened up to MAX, the inner section remained tight and didn't change- I tried everything but I had no option than to squeeze them on and wear them for 3 days because they were all I had taken with me-big mistake. They ended up hurting my feet so bad I had blisters on the sides and the top part of my feet where they pinched. Had I tried this pair on first, I would have INSTANTLY RETURNED THEM -unfortunately, now I am probably stuck with them as its over the 30 day threshold -plus another shopper warned of problems returning hers and it being too expensive.When comparing the two pairs side by side, I found the main difference between the sandals was that the bad fitting pair were made in the Dominican Republic, and the adjustment 'straps' were ALL SHORTER by between 5-10mm each -which adds up to quite a bit. Whereas the good fitting pair- which I would have given a much higher rating for- were made in Cambodia , and I would say are true to size with good adjustment as expected.I hope this helps other shoppers avoid expectations that all KEEN 'same size' sandals will fit the same or accurately-in my experience they DO NOT and they are NOT CHEAP so I would definitely not risk my money buying these again.

High quality sandals worth the money.Had a pair before and lasted a good few years.

Soutien bien l'arche du pied.

I love that these are light weight and very comfortable. I used them them while swimming in salt water just by Cayo Coco, Cuba. Comfort is important. I highly recommend these.. You need to be a bit careful though if you use them at the beach. Sand can get caught between the straps and inside and rub on your toes and cause blisters. That is common though with any shoe/sandal. They do smell a bit when they get wet. Apparently this is common with some Keen sandals. The Keen website indicates to wash with them them with mild detergent in cold water on a gentle cycle in the washing machine. Then, air dry your sandals out of direct sunlight.

Cómodo, ventilado, innovador, ideal para caminatas en el campo y zona urbana, precio competitivo.

Ich verwende sie im Alltag und beim Wandern und bin bis jetzt sehr zufrieden

Seller sent me an item that is not a advertised. Different colour from stated. Also the picture advertised is not the colour stated. However the sandals are comfortable to wear. So I decided to keep it.