Women's Keen Venice H2

good hiking sandal
I bought these to wear in Hawaii for hiking and exploring waterfalls and trails. I did get a blister the first day wearing them barefoot. But with socks they were great! Good traction and grip on rocks, even when slippery! Easy to clean.

size matters
Love the shoe itself. Comfortable, waterproof, stylish (?) and functional. The issue is that the sizing is not consistent between all of the Keen shoes. I have a different pair of Keens in the same size and those shoes are loose. The Venice H2 pair is snug but not yet to the point of being too small.
Overall, I love the shoes and would recommend them to others with the caveat that one must think about sizing up a bit.


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Men's Keen Venice H2

incredibly comfortable with only one issue
Great sandal that is very comfortable. Worked very well in on 3 hour hikes and deep in the water which was nice since we came across stingrays buried very close to shore. Not something you want to step on barefoot as my friend who did, can attest to.

As others have stated the only issue I ran into was getting sand trapped in the front portion of the sandal. This was not a problem on some beaches with fine sand, however another beach mostly comprised of small pebbles and rock was very annoying as it got trapped in the toe guard. Wading in water doesn't help and really only taking them off and rinsing them worked.

But other then that, they were great. Very comfortable, look good and if you have funny looking toes, these will cover them up. The only other thing I recommend is sun block otherwise you'll have a web pattern on your foot from where the sun gets through.
Athletic Shoe

great shoe!
The Keen Venice H2 is a perfect solution for warm all-weather daily living. It's lighter and airier even that the Newport. I wear mine all day from the beach to the jungle and don't notice they're on. The comfortable fit around the ankle eliminates the need to grip the toes and lets me walk naturally over rocks and everything else! The sole is solid and supportive without being heavy. In my book, Keen hit a home run with these!

Keen Sandal
Great shoe...have two pair and wear them in cold or hot weather. Dirty..put in the washing machine and they come out looking brand new.

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Zealot Climbing Shoe by Montrail

Good Functional Shoe
The Zealot is an excellent shoe. I've put them up against cracks, slopers and honey holes. The Velcro straps make it very easy to be out of my sneakers and onto a bolder at a moment's notice. I haven't seen any durability issues just yet, but as for any piece of gear they will wear out in time and have to be replaces. Thanks montrail for an excellent shoe.

Rock Climbing Shoes review
I have used this product a few times now; outdoor mostly. I like the fit and the grip is fine too. I got it for a sale price of about $45, which turned out to be great! Overall, it was a good buy for the price!
Athletic Shoes

Focus your foot power on either indoor or outdoor routes with Montrail's super precise Zealot slipper Your foot will be kept comfortable by the interior, snug fitting slipper that hugs your foot with stretch nylon mesh while you make your way through technical moves with the sculpted Gryptonite rubber heel pocket Features: Keep your foot comfortable with the interior, snug fitting slipper as it hugs your foot with a breathable, stretch nylon mesh Encase your foot in the external rubberized synthetic harness that closes with two opposing Velcro straps that securely lock your foot into the lined, synthetic Nubuck upper Stretch-woven synthetic leather upper creates excellent breathability, comfort and support Climb well even at odd angles with the multiple layers of Gryptonite rubber sculpted to form a secure heel pocket that is vicious for heel hooking Specifications: Weight per pair: 15 ounces Upper: synthetic nubuck Lined: yes Sole: 4 mm Gryptonite Last: slip lasted

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