Women's Elle Backstrap Casual Platform Open Toe Wedge Sandals

Update: I have worn these sandals almost daily for 2 summers now and the shoes still look great. This will be my 3rd summer, and I still love them. They are a good investment for those who need a comfortable shoe that can be worn all day. They are my go-to pair when traveling. The foot bed on these shoes is so comfortable. It's 2 layers of yoga type foam. A squishy top layer and a stiffer lower layer make them feel stable and comfortable. The straps are lined on the inside so there's no rubbing against the heel or across the foot. I have a high arch so the top strap feels a bit snug, but they don't flop around on my feet and are comfortable right out of the box. I would call the colors a muted dusty rose and terra cota. They are a pretty combination that is surprisingly flexible to blend with other earth tones or dark colors. I'll have to be careful to not stain them because they are fabric. No cooking spaghetti sauce while wearing these. I am older now and prefer shoes with a little lift, but only if they help me feel sturdy on my feet. This is my second pair of Keen sandals, and both do that better than any other brand I've tried. I've bought their hiking boots for a few decades now but hadn't considered their sandals. That was a mistake. Keen makes a great everyday sandal for walking on a variety of surfaces, and they last. It has been my experience that my slightly wide feet mean I need to order a half size up in most brands. Sometimes that puts the arch support around my heel. That doesn't happen in keens so maybe they just run a half size smaller than others. They are never too narrow and seldom too long. These are worth the price if you keep your shoes for years. They are ideal if you do a lot of walking. They'll be my go to for traveling.

Great walking shoe. Took with me to walk around Croatia and walked literally miles in these shoes. My feet are quite narrow and they were nice and snug without being too tight. The soles of the shoe are very cushioned and I felt like I was walking on an expensive gel tennis shoe. They even got wet and dried out very quickly! Truly, I’ll be ordering more colors. The material seems durable and doesn’t look like it’ll stain. I’ve got high hopes for these shoes 😍

This is my second pair I love these shoes so much. My first pair I have worn all over Italy, Greece, Turkey, NYC, LA, Las Vegas and they are still going. I bought this pair for a different color. Love that they are comfortable, light weight and stylish. You can dress up or dress down. There’s no odor and the traction is good.

These shoes are definitely cuter "in person" than online. I was worried they would be clunky or matronly, but they are not. They are nice enough to wear with a dress/skirt, but casual enough to wear with shorts or outdoorsy gear. Beware that these shoes are narrow, so if you have wide feet, they may not work for you. I have very narrow feet and the width is perfect. My only complaint is that the strap that goes over the top of the foot, near the ankle, is too tight. I do have high-arched feet, so maybe that is why. When I opened the box and looked at the shoes, however, the tiny space between the ankle strap and the one over the top of the foot told me it would not be comfortable. Sadly, I'm not sure if I'll keep them because of that. The strap over the toes has plenty of space. The sandals are well-cushioned and feel like they'd be great for walking and will last.

These sandals were one of two pairs of shoes I brought with me for two months in West Africa during the rainy season. I’d consider that a pretty rigorous test drive, and they definitely passed! I wore them nearly every day or every other day, often walking 2-5km at a time. On rocky terrain, the soles had decent grip and they were secure on my feet. Occasionally, after very long walks - usually when hot and sweaty or raining - I noticed some irritation on the tops of my toes or the ball of my foot, but it was never bad enough to stop me wearing them the next day. They do just fine in wet conditions, always dry by the next morning. The soles and straps definitely got caked in red dirt, but a magic eraser and some water had them looking brand new! They still have lots of life left now. I really appreciate that they’re functional while not screaming “performance shoe I bought at REI”. Not that that’s bad, but I needed something that could pass as semi-professional, and Tevas/Chacos have never been particularly comfortable for me anyway. I probably wouldn't recommend them for hiking a literal mountain, but they are a solid compromise on style + functionality. The neutral colorway is compatible with a lot of different outfits. I am typically a 6-6.5 with normal to slightly wide foot, and the 6 fit me well. They seem like they’d be relatively forgiving as far as sizing.

I love these sandals so much that I've bought multiple colors. I usually wear a wide shoe, but I ordered the wide originally and the toe strap was too loose. Size 7 reg worked great as I'm between a 6.5 and 7 typically. It felt extremely comfortable from the first use. I never had any blisters or rubbing as the straps are very comfortable, and the sole is cushioned and is still supportive after a day of walking. I wore these on my trip to Greece and Turkey and walked a LOT on uneven ground, and these were still comfy. I didn't want to bring a lot of shoes, so I also used these as my "dressy" shoes and wore these with my dresses and nicer clothes. I don't know how long Keen will be producing these, so I bought several different colors.

I was looking for a comfortable sandal for around the house, with a heel strap and no buckles or plastic rings that would rub. These are very cute, but the comfort level is just ok. Footbed is not as soft as I would have liked. And the description talked about stretch in all the straps, but the straps over the toes and behind the heel are not elastic and don't really have any give. They are flexible but not stretchy. Only the strap over the upper arch is elastic. Because of this, I have only been able to wear them for an hour or so before switching shoes. In terms of fit, the arch feels high (I am flat footed) so if you have a higher arch, you might like that. But I also have narrow and fairly flat feet and the toe strap just fits. If your feet are truly medium or wider, I can't see the toe area being comfortable at all for you. As I said, they are very cute (I got the mustard yellow toe strap with turquoise arch and blue heel straps), so I am keeping them. I could see wearing them to a casual summer dinner, as long as we park near the restaurant and don't stand a lot. I am glad I did not pay that much for them.

Love these sandals! They're comfortable, I can wear them with a sundress or leggings, and so impressed by their grip. I could definitely hike in these or wear them to work. Love a solid versatile shoe!

Bellissimi e supercomodi

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Comfortable even when walking longer periods of time. I do notice the front fabric when moving over my toes starts hurting after a while on the skin but it was a quick fix with a plaster. So you do need to break them in.

去年、同じタイプの色違いを買ってめちゃくちゃ履きやすかったので、もう一足色違いが欲しくてずっと探していたら、安くなっているのを見つけて、しかも一番好きな色だったし、サイズもちょうど良かったので買いました。とにかく履きやすくて歩きやすいです。ソールの厚さもちょうどいいし、足型がつきにくく、汚れにくいです。雨の日とかに少し汚れても、固く絞った布で拭けば落ちます。本当に足が疲れないし、デザインもかわいいので、また、色違い欲しいです。