Question 1

Do they brush against the loins?

Accepted Answer

Only their corduroy sandals  rub and chaff loins

Question 2

I was told to order a half size up when ordering Keens. Is this true?

Accepted Answer

Something is going on.  I am a little hard to fit; I have "frog feet" (narrow heel and wide arch/toes) and a very high arch, so I expect some problems.   I have worn out about 3 - 4 pair of Keen Newport H2 Sandals and loved them -- they were all in size 12.  I ordered a new pair of 12s, just like I've worn for about 10 years, and I literally could not get them on my feet, mostly because of a very tight construction of the laced area over the arch.  I tried very thin socks and powdered bare feet, no go, they just would not allow my feet to go in.  I sent those back and ordered a pair or 13s.  They were quite uncomfortable in general (very bulky and wide across the toe and arch compared to the 12s so I was always getting them snagged on my car clutch and brake pedal.  The kicker is that even though they were so large in some places as to be uncomfortable, the 13s were still so tight across the arch that I had a hard time getting my feet into the instep area far enough to pull the heel strap up.  When the heel strap did come up, it was and still is uncomfortably tight.  The side bands of both sides/both shoes frayed and split within two weeks right at the lace area.  They've also given me the first "corn" that I've ever had on a foot, it's right on the outside of my arch, just behind the little toe.
I'm mystified.  If I could find comfortable, non-bulky pair of 12s that I could get my feet into comfortably, I'd reorder, but I feel so burned by this experience that I dunno.
I loved wearing Keens for years.  What do I do now????

Question 3

what is the difference between this one and Newport H2?

Accepted Answer

H2 is nylon, 'Newport' without the 'H2' is leather.  I have had both for years. You can get either wet with no problem.  They both dry out fine. You CAN put them into a washing machine, dry them in hot sun if you wish and generally abuse them with no issues. I can wear the Newport/leather in a size 11.  The H2 are always too tight in an 11. A 11.5 is a better fit. Overall I prefer the leather shoe -- it streatches and fits better after weeks of break in wearing. I wear them all the time and live in Florida.

Question 4

Why do they have an exclamation point on them?

Accepted Answer

The exclamation point indicates that they feature KEEN's "KEEN.PROTECT" technology: KEEN Patented Toe Protection where the shoe outsoles wrap up and over the toes for ultimate protection.

ASIN	B0006FSKF6
Arch Type	Low Arch
Best Sellers Rank	#1,071 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #2 in Men's Athletic & Outdoor Sandals & Slides
Brand Name	KEEN
Closure Type	Bungee
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 32,639 Reviews
Embellishment Feature	Bungee
Fabric type	100% Polyester
Fit to Size Sentiment	fits as expected
Global Trade Identification Number	00871209011803
Heel Type	No Heel
Insole Material	Textile
Item Type Name	Sandals
Item Weight	14 Ounces
Lifestyle	athletic, outdoor
Manufacturer	Keen Adults - US SHOES
Manufacturer Part Number	1001907_0
Material Fabric	EVA
Model Name	Newport H2 Closed Toe Water
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Sports Event
Origin	Imported
Outer Material	Synthetic
Pattern	Solid
Platform Height	0.25 Inches
Recommended Uses For Product	Hiking, Walking, Water Activities
Sandal Type	Athletic Sandal
Shaft height	Ankle
Sole Material	Rubber
Sole material	Rubber
Special Features	logos
Strap Type	Slingback
Style Name	Fisherman
Style Number	1001907
Target Audience	Men
Toe Style	Bump Toe
UPC	871209011803
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
lining-description	Fabric

Men's Newport H2 Closed Toe Water Sandals

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