There is no leather on this footwear, what you see is a man made suede.

Thanks, Jerry

The width on the Pearson is D+, which is between Med and Wide.

The Newport runs a little smaller than the Venice, so if your a 8 go to a 8.5 in the Newport.
The Newport also has less volume across the instep of the foot, so if you have a high instep(high arch) I would recommend the Venice.
Both are good for hiking, but the Newport has more support due to the thicker rubber in the sole, this also makes the Newport heavier.

Jerry

Hey
Yes this would work great for hiking around in the snow and is comfortable.

Jerry

Yes, they have a reinforced heel called a Shellback heel support which was designed to be abrasion resistant and has notches in it to hold a strap that is used in snow shoeing.

Jerry

Hello Sharon,

In KEEN a infant goes from a size 4 to a 7, then they go into toddlers from a 8 to a 13,

KEEN makes a toddler size 9, but backcountry does not carry it in a Alamosa Mid WP.

Jerry

This is a size 6 youth.

Jerry

Hey Lisa,

Yes they do, almost all KEEN insoles come out, especially in the casual closed up shoes.

Jerry

Hey Robyn,

Depending on the style, but the Sunport can.

Jerry

The youth size is in Mens sizes, so typically you go down one size for a women's size.

So a youth 6 is a women's 7.

I would recommend the Newport H2 in youth size 5 for greater protection for your niece.

Jerry

Hey Deb,

The Venice is a C width, Whisper B,

The Toyah MJ is a C+, I would recommend a 9.5 as the length of the Toyah MJ is a little longer than the Venice.

Jerry

Hello Missi,

The Turia's has more arch support than the McKenzie, so does the Owyhee, which has the closest support of the Newport.

Jerry

Hey Sandy,

The Newport in Women is a C width and in Men it's a D+ width. The newport runs small, so go up a half size.

The KEEN footwear only comes in one width.

The Venice has more volume over the forefoot than the Newport, so it will fit a wider foot.

Thanks, Jerry

Yes, the Newport and Newport H2 has arch support and even supports your Metatarsal arch, which supports the front of your foot.

The arch support is medium height in the Newport, (not as high as a Dansko)

Jerry

Hey Wen,

The Whisper does not have the same protection as the Newport, KEEN made the Whisper for people with narrow feet (B width).

If you need a lot of protection even more than the Newport look at the Arroyo, this is our most supportive sandal.

Jerry

Either Newport's have the most support, I would not use the Glissan for river crossings, it has a removable insole and not designed for rugged hiking.

Jerry

Hey Keith,

The Glissan has a removable footbed and does not have the same toe bar as the Newports.

The Venice and Venice H2 does not have the toe bar either.

Jerry

The Howser Slipper will fit truer to your size, so don't go up a half size.

Jerry

Hello Joyce,

The lining it a synthetic made to look like suede leather and they weight 15 oz. in a mens 9.

Jerry

If you notice the seam below the embossed KEEN label on the cuff, that is the height of the membrane inside, so it is waterproof to that level.

Jerry

This boot has not been made for over a year. Not sure where you will find it, It sold very well.

they will not stretch and the youth sandal does not have as much support as the adult.

Jerry

No, these are not waterproof. You could spray them with a silicone to make them more water repellent.

Robyn,

The Newport has more stability than the Venice. neither one is designed for running. If your running four miles a day for a extended time I would recommend a running shoe.
Both are durable for light hiking and water.

Jerry

Hello Keiko,

KEEN sandals run small, I would recommend a 8.5, they will not stretch when they get wet.

Jerry

Kevin,

These are made in China. KEEN is starting to build some of their footwear in Portland. Right now it's the NOPO and Glissan, which are more casual shoes.

Jerry

Hey Longhaulblue,

The Arroyo has the same hard sole as the Targhee and Voyageur series, so if you have that hiking boot your golden.

Jerry

There are two water bottle pockets next to the strap on the outside, that is it.

Jerry

I would recommend to hand wash it in cold water, use Woolite. Remove the insole before washing.

Jerry

This boot is about 15.5 inches around the top when stretched.

Jerry

Hey Sarah,

Yes, they will work for snowshoeing and they are warm and waterproof. They have a waterproof membrane that is guaranteed to keep you dry. If you are snowshoeing everyday check out the Delta too. It has a d-ring to attach a snow gaiter on the boot.

Jerry

I am not sure how Clarks fit, but the Denver runs a little small so if your a Brannock size 10 (brannock is a device to measure your feet) I would recommend a 10.5.

Jerry

Hey Dancia,

The Pyrenees is a lower volume boot and run wide like you dress shoes.

Jerry

Hey Jake,

The sole on this boot is not stiff enough for a crampon, so I would not recommend it for mountaineering.

Jerry

The KEEN dry is a waterproof membrane. It goes through some of the same test as Gore-tex, like abrasion resistants and flex testing, each KEEN bootie blown up with air and then dipped into water to make sure it does not leak. KEEN has found KEEN Dry is more breathable than Gore-tex XCR and it also has a two warranty not to leak.

Jerry

Hey Jim,

The Delta is made in China. KEEN is starting to build some of their boots and shoes in Portland. Right now They have a steel toed boot and the NoPo ( North Portland) boot and shoe built in Portland. Backcountry carries the NoPo, this is a rugged waterproof casual boot and shoe.

You will see more footwear built in Portland from KEEN in the future!

Jerry

Hey Barbara,

If you are doing a lot of hiking, walking and snowshoeing I would recommend the Revel by KEEN. They have the same support as the Targhee Mid by KEEN and are toasty.

If you have a problem with keeping your feet warm, the Brixen Boot is warmer, but a little more cumbersome, but much more agile than say a heavy pack boot.

Jerry

These boot are not insulated so if your walking in the cold they may not be the best choice. The KEEN Silverton is insulated.

Jerry

Serina,

If you wear tight jeans you will see a bulge, if you wear bell bottoms no problem.

Jerry

Erik,

The difference is that the Brixen Low has 200 grams of insulation, it will go down to at least 0.

Jerry

Hey Katie,

They are not waterproof, but highly water repellent, if you walk around in the snow after a while the water will come in, if the snow is slushy. You can treat the leather with Nik Wax Nubuk to help, but they don't have a membrane inside to make them waterproof. If you want waterproof try the Brighton High, Silverton or Hoodoo Boot by KEEN These all have a membrane inside.

Jerry

If your concerned with the traction I would recommend the Silverton, it's very similar to the Bern , but has the traction and a little insulation in it, but not to much so it won't be hot in the spring and fall.

Jerry

Hey Daisy,

Their about 13 to 15 inches tall depending on the size.

Jerry

Hey Dina,

If you wear a size 9 in a KEEN hiking boot like a Targhee the Brixen will fit the same. The height of the Brixen is mid to lower calf so it should be fine, but it does have a little flexibility in the cuff.

Jerry

Hey Sharon,
It runs small for two reasons.
One, this has KEEN dry in it, when this is used there is less room due to the foam layer that protects the membrane.
Two, KEEN made the Alamosa with less volume across the top in the forefoot of the shoe for higher performance when fast hiking.

Jerry

Hello Lynn,

I would recommend not to machine wash, but to hand wash in the sink. Take out the footbed also and let the slipper air dry after you wash it.

Jerry

The Alamosa runs small, I would recommend a 1/2 size larger than what you measure on the Brannock device.

Jerry

Hey Luther,

The NOPO has the same toe box size as the Erickson.

Jerry

Hey Lee,

That is the name of the brown, slate black. The color of slate black is the same as the picture.

Jerry

If you need a waterproof shoe go with the Targhee II. It is the same shoe as the Voyageur, but waterproof. The Targhee runs small becuase of the membrane so go up at least a half a size.

Jerry

The Brighton Boot has two Gore's (stretchy elastic material) one on each side of the boot. The boot is about 17 inches around at the top in a size 7.

Measure your calf to see if the boot will work.

Jerry

They weigh 2 lbs. 3oz in a pair of nines.

Jerry

In a size 7 it is close to 15 inches from the footbed (inside the boot) to the top of the boot.

Jerry

Hey Kirstin,

I think the 5 would work and on the height, on a average leg length it is mid calf to over the calf.

Thanks, Jerry

Yes they would work well for snowshoeing, in fact they have the shellback heel support which works great holding the strap in place from a snowshoe and it is very abrasion resistant.

Jerry

KEEN has not made the Cheyenne Slipper since last season. They now make the Howser, which is the same slipper, but with a back.

Backcountry.com carries them.

Jerry

Hello Karen,

I believe this boot would not work for your foot. I would however recommend to have your foot measured, when you get your foot measured make sure they measure your arch length this is the most important measurement of your foot. This is your widest part of your foot and you want to coincide it with the widest part of the boot. Normally your arch length is longer than your toe length. Try on a shoe or boot that is the same length as your arch length this will help the width of your foot, a longer shoe has more room in it.

On the boots I would recommend the Brixen Boot by KEEN it runs wider.
.
Jerry

No, this boot is not fitted around the ankle. You would be better off looking at the Hoodoo Boot by KEEN. it is not as fashionable as the Brighton boot, but will give you the support you need.

Jerry

Gerardo,

Sorry KEEN does not make this in steel toe as of yet. KEEN however makes steel toe shoes and boots and will in the future make insulated boots, checkout their website.

www.keenfootwear.com

Jerry

Hello Julie,

The heel height is about an inch, they run small so if you are a 10 you may need a 10.5 or 11 and they have a medium arch. Not as strong as a Dansko, but more than Born.

Thanks, Jerry

KEEN does not make the Pearson without this lining, but check out the Alki slip on by KEEN, it has leather lining in the heel area and in the forefoot it uses a very breathable synthetic.

Jerry

Hey Jim,
The best treatment to use on your Cody's is made by a company called Nikwax and the treatment is called Nubuk & suede spray on. Backcounrty.com sells it for $10.15. This will last you for years. The reason why KEEN recommends this treatment is it is water based, so there is no way to break down the leather like you will with oils and liquid silicones or aerosol sprays that will dry out the leather.
The leather that KEEN uses is water proof, but this product will make you Cody's look good for a long time.

http://www.backcountry.com/nikwax-nubuck-suede-spray-on-footwear-treatment

Thanks, Jerry

Do you still have the Targhee's? If you do, you will find if you compress the heel on the shoe to make it narrower works and also on the Targhee there is a heel strap that will tighten the heel. How you use it is to tighten the laces more than you normally do until the shoe breaks in.
This tends to solve the heel slip problem in one or two times of wearing it.

Jerry

The Howser in a mens size 9 weighs 22 ounces per pair. Not the lightest slipper, but it's a slipper you can get out of your tent in the middle of the night when nature calls and not worry about your feet or in the morning walk down to the creek and pump water for breakfast in.

It has a natural rubber out sole for grip and a removable foot bed for great support.

Jerry

Hey Bob,

Sorry, the Newport daypack will fit a 15 inch or smaller.

Jerry

It depends on how narrow your foot is, KEEN Makes several models. For women the narrowest is the Whipser about a B width, for men It's the Kreek or Kanyon about a C width. The nice thing about KEEN is that The Newport, Newport H2, Whisper, Kreek and the Kanyon all are low volume. This means if you look at your foot and if it looks flat on top of your foot thats low volume.

So sometimes you could have a narrow foot but have High to medium volume and the KEEN would still work.

Jerry

Hello April,

Both boots would work well for snowshoeing, however if you need the warmest boot you can get the Revel has a new technology called Heat Trapolater. This makes the boot 20% warmer per weight due to a sandwich construction under the foot to trap dead air. It also has a new tread pattern on the bottom of the boot that looks like a snow tire tread, so it grips on snow and ice better than the Delta.

Jerry

Hey Jillian,

Yes, the Kaci Boot has a waterproof breathable membrane called KEEN DRY. The waterproofness goes up to the bottom of the zipper, about 2 to 3 inches off the ground. The Kaci has a Waterproof zipper too.

KEEN also uses waterproof leathers that will help keep the boot highly water repellant and also keeps the leather soft and won't shrink or crack. From time to time you may want to put some conditioner on the leather. KEEN recommends NIKWAX, on the Kaci, use the NIKWAX Nubuck.

Jerry

Hey Mike,

Yes, all most all KEEN's are made in China. KEEN is starting to build some of their footwear in Portland. You can go to the KEEN website to see which one's are built in the USA.

Jerry

Backcountry.com do not carry the Austin Pedal. Your best bet is to go on the KEEN site and order directly.

Jerry

Hello Jessica,

The Austin uses the same sole as the Newport H2, I do not believe the 9 would be too big and that would give your toddler some growing room.

Thanks, Jerry

I am afraid there is not a replacement strap for the Hydro guide. Depending on what is wrong with your sandal strap you could take it to your local cobbler, they maybe able to fix the strap.

Thanks, Jerry

The best thing you could do is wear a good pair of socks made out of merino wool. These socks will keep your foot drier and that will keep your foot cooler in the warmer weather or warmer in cooler weather.
KEEN makes some awesome socks that are left and rights so they fit great and are made out of Merino wool, they are called the Bellingham sock and they come in different heights and weights. I would recommend the Bellingham Crew Lite.

The best thing you could do is wear a good pair of socks made out of merino wool. These socks will keep your foot drier and that will keep your foot cooler in the warmer weather or warmer in cooler weather.
KEEN makes some awesome socks that are left and rights so they fit great and are made out of Merino wool, they are called the Bellingham sock and they come in different heights and weights. I would recommend the Bellingham Crew Lite.

The best thing you could do is wear a good pair of socks made out of merino wool. These socks will keep your foot drier and that will keep your foot cooler in the warmer weather or warmer in cooler weather.
KEEN makes some awesome socks that are left and rights so they fit great and are made out of Merino wool, they are called the Bellingham sock and they come in different heights and weights. I would recommend the Bellingham Crew Lite.

The best thing you could do is wear a good pair of socks made out of merino wool. These socks will keep your foot drier and that will keep your foot cooler in the warmer weather or warmer in cooler weather.
KEEN makes some awesome socks that are left and rights so they fit great and are made out of Merino wool, they are called the Bellingham sock and they come in different heights and weights. I would recommend the Bellingham Crew Lite.

Hey Cindy,

The Waimea in inner tube only comes in mens. Sorry, the smallest size in mens is a 7, which is a women's 8.

Jerry

Hey Evan,

The shoe your looking for was called the KEEN Portales. It has not been made for 3 years. Sorry, but you may want to check out the KEEN Voyageur. It's more rugged than the Portales, but is breathable like the Portale and has a great fit too. Unfortunately models change in the shoe industry and the Portales is one of those shoes.

Jerry

Hey Jessica,

The Springwater was designed for MT biking and Road biking, you will find the bottom is not as stiff as a road racing shoe. That what makes it good for touring and walking. When you have your cleat in place it will not touch the ground, so no sliding around on the tile floors. Since the sole will flex just a little it makes it nice for walking. The sole also has great traction on the bottom, so if you are hiking a little after MT biking it works great.

Jerry

Hey Nancy,
The Alamosa has a smaller toe cap, so it's not as bulky as the Voyageur and across the forefoot of the Alamosa there is 2 to 3 mm less volume, it's the same width but less volume. Why does KEEN do this? They feel the person using the Alamosa over the Voyageur is going to be a little more active ie. they may run up a hill, instead of walking, so the want the forefoot to be more secure, more agile.
KEEN also rounds the soles corners for the same reason on the Alamosa. They both a very stable and use a stone bruising plate in the midsole.
The Alamosa looks more sporty too, kind of a cross between a trail running shoe and a full on hiking shoe. I hope this helps.

Thanks, Jerry

Hello Jessica,

In the Whisper a US womens size 7 is a 37.5 in EU.

Jerry

Hey Jennifer,

The Kids Newport was the original kids sandal, the webbing is made out of leather covered with a vinyl laminate very durable, but not as comfortable as the Newport H2, which the webbing is made out of polyester or polypropylene.
The Newport H2 also has a heel back for more protection and comfort. Both are very durable and will be hand me down sandals.

Jerry

Hey Natasha,

The Newport has more support than the Whisper and would be better for all day hiking and walking. You will find the Newport runs a little small, so go up a half size and it also runs wider then the Whisper. The Newport is a C width and the Whisper is a B width.

Jerry

Hey Ali,

The Winthrop Boot is about 12 inches high from the ground and is about 14 inches around at the top. I say about because it would depend on the size of the boot you order.

Jerry

Hello Annie,

Indeed the Toyah MJ runs bigger than most KEEN's, but by only a half size. So if you had a Toyah, Presidio, Briggs or a Calistoga MJ in an 8 you will need to go down a half size to a 7.5. The Toyah MJ runs wider also do to the open forefoot.
If you still are confused let me know what KEEN shoes you have now and sizes and I can tell you how the Toyah MJ will fit compared to them.

Thanks, Jerry

Hey Angela,

Yes, the Waimea H2 sandal by KEEN has a flip flop toe post, but the Waimea is so much more than a traditional flip.
It has the same foot bed as some of KEEN's closed up sandal, so it has great support and comfort. It also has a rubber bottom for extra traction and the KEEN toe protection.
It runs pretty true to size, so if your a 7 or 7.5 go with the 7.5.

aj the Coronado sandal is for kicking around, it does not have as much support as the winter boots. KEEN makes a couple of styles of sandals that do however. The Newport, Newport H2, Venice and Venice H2 has the support that you have in your winter KEEN's and are designed for all sorts of uses, like rafting, hiking, walking around town and for just kicking around.

The KEEN Oregon PCT boot is designed for backpacking, it has the classic KEEN wide toe and is the the stiffest and highest boot that Keen makes for great ankle support. It is also waterproof, it does run small, so if you have other KEEN footwear like the Targhee II mid it runs the same.

The Women's Newport sandal upper is leather. You will find it will take longer to dry than the Women's Newport H2 which it's upper is made with synthetic.
Both Newport's run small, by about a half size.
The Women's Venice H2 by KEEN is more open then the Newport H2, so this may help a little with sticky feet.
The sizing is a bit bigger than the Newport, but still a little small, so if you are a 8 to 8.5 get the 8.5.
KEEN makes another sandal that is even more open called the Hydro Guide. This comes in men sizes only, but they go down to a mens 4. Men sizes run a full size bigger than women, for example, women's 8 is a mens 7.
These are all closed toe sandals, your feet will get warm and sweaty in them, but when it's humid and hot out it's hard to keep your feet dry with out socks with any sandal.
Nice thing about the KEEN sandals, they all can be washed in a washer or by hand to help with the stink factor.