KEEN Men's Clearwater CNX Sandal

This is not my first pair of Keen Sandals. I have a pair of Keen Kanyons which after 8 or 9 years of abuse are beginning to show their age, and need replacing, Unfortunately they seem to have been discontinued, so I ordered these instead, but it took several attempts to get a size that fits. I normally take UK size 8 for my shoes and the Kanyons are a reasonably generous 8. I read the other reviews about sizing, and decided to order 8.5. I couldn't even get them on. I exchanged them for size 9.5 . These fit, length wise, but are a bit narrow. I hope they will stretch and be more comfortable. with use. If so I will update this review. The I've attached photo that the Clearwater CNX size 9.5 is a similar length (slightly shorter) to the Kanyon size 8 and significantly narrower.Compared with the Kanyons they are somewhat less padded, with a thinner sole, and a slightly more contoured arch. The sole now consists of several pieces instead of the one piece to the Kanyon. As it is the glue bonds between the pieces which are failing on the Kanyons, I suspect the Clearwater CNX will turn out to be less durable but time will tell....

My husband always wears Keen sandals, so I felt confident in ordering his usual size 9's. He was pleased with the closed rubber toe and the fabric construction appeared sturdy and well made. He first tried them on wearing socks in case they didn't fit and had to be returned, and could not get his foot in at all. Even after opening the drawcord at the front to its fullest extent his foot would not go in any further than the instep. Without socks he made more headway- and we could see that the sandals were big enough- but the problem lies with the fixed and non-stretchy back strap which has no adjustment and no means of opening it. The sandal is in fact more like an open shoe. Eventually, and with the aid of a pull-up cord threaded through the tab at the back of the heel, (and a lot of swearing) he managed to get his foot in, and finds them flexible and comfortable in use. But owing to the struggle he has with the sandals every time they are put on or removed, he is not wearing them as frequently as his old pair. Nb there is no mention of the construction in the description and it is not really obvious on the accompanying photograph. I do not know if going up a size would make things any better since once they are on they do fit and are not tight at all.

These sandals are fantastic - can't fault them. They completely encompass the foot without tightness, never chafe and can be worn in water or over rough terrain without compromise. They've got a neat heel strap and a sturdy toe bumper to prevent stubbing and can be worn immediately on long walks without any 'wearing-in'. A great plus is that you can wash them as well - in the washing machine! I've never actually done this - I usually just wash them in the sink with some hand-wash soap, gently scrubbing the footbed with a toothbrush to get right down to the toes. Lean them up against a sunny wall (heel-down to let the water drain out) and they'll be dry and ready to wear again in no time!

I have had a number of Keen sandals and my favourite to date has been the Newport H2 - my go to casual and water sports sandal.However, my wife always complained that hey looked too chunky, so thought I would try the Clearwater CNX in leather this time.I must admit that they are pretty similar to the Newports - a bit lighter and finer and the leather makes them look a little classier, but the same sole and grip.Been out walking in them a few times and they come up a little smaller than the Newports, hopefully there will be a bit of give in the leather once they get wet.All in all - the usual Keen comfort, support and protection.

As someone with a high instep I was a bit nervous after reading some of the reviews. I found that, if I loosened the laces to maximum before putting them on for the first time and then tightened to the best fit, there was not an issue. My best fit is normally UK 7.5 and I ordered a size 8 to find that there was ample room at the toes.Keen shoes have not disappointed me in the past and these are no exception. Lightweight yet robust. Toes are well protected and I haven't experienced problems with stones getting into the sandals when walking on gravel.

To be honest I don't like sandals however in the period when in got really hot this year (lets hope it happens again) I found my regular footwearuncomfortable in the heat. These Keen sandals were the best looking I could and didn't make me look like I just stepped out of the new testament. There are also very comfortable.Based on other reviews I decided to go for a size 8 (I'm usually a 7 - 7½) These fit perfectly in the width however are a little too large in length. This may have to do with having the feet of a Hobbit. for anyone with wider feet I would suggest the next half size up. Lose one star as I feel there are a little too pricey for what they are

As per some other reviews, these are a tighter fit than my Keen Newport H2 pair. They are narrower and shorter but are fine for my indoor use as open "slippers" and after adjusting over two weeks are now fitting to my feet well. They feel more flimsy than my H2s and the soles feel thinner so outdoor walking might have been a problem. The H2s are great for outdoors and I've had the H2s several years.The CNX are excellent for my use, hiking? not so sure.

Arrived quickly. Product is bad for water- after getting wet I walked for 30 mins.. my feet were in agony because the material absorbs and retain water and then holds it against your skin whilst rubbing. I bought these for the beach and crossing rivers. They also collect small stones easily which get trapped. Waste of £60, Better to buy £10 pair from Tesco.