KEEN Women's Zerraport Ii-w Fashion Sandals

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KEEN” branding is placed at the medial side of the rear quarter, complemented by an adjustable velcro heel support.

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The sandals come with a functional open-air construction that’s been pared down to encompass only the most essential features.Consequently, I have felt pretty stable on wet rocks by the Atlantic this week while we’re in Maine and on slick river rocks close by our home near the Potomac River. The superlight design has a textured footbed that gently massages tired soles and toes while you relax and sip your favorite post-activity beverage. Keen‘s Zerraport II is a successor to their Zerraport, which in turn is a successor to the long-discontinued hydro guide.

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TAKEAWAYS: A good option from Keen if you prefer a more open-air design and/or want a little extra room for a neoprene sock for cold weather water sports, and a solid option for walking on trails that aren’t too angled/challenging (lateral stability isn’t ideal for rougher trails). Andrew Friedman is a New Hampshire native who loves the Presidentials and spent his college summers guiding trips in the Adirondack High Peaks. A significant improvement is the size and shape of the toe bumper and the way the strap runs through it; it used to be a source of friction, but Keen reduced the size of the toe bumper. That was the mindset of our designer when she transformed our iconic hybrid sandal into an open-toe, active wedge sandal with a women's-specific fit and slip-resistant grip.It comes with quick-dry adjustable webbing, a durable anti-friction toecap and an outsole that’s been optimized for tough terrains — a multi-directional lug pattern engineered for maximum traction.

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HOW FAST DO THEY DRY OUT/DRAIN WATER: Very good to excellent, comparable to other open shoes like Teva and Chaco. The heel can be opened up and re-fastened (Velcro aka hook/loop design), and the front strap pulls through the single friction buckle pictured above. Andrew logged his first review on Trailspace in 2007 and joined the Trailspace Review Corps in 2011. COMFORT: Like virtually every Keen sandal I have ever worn, there is a moderately firm but forgiving contoured footbed.The soles have good tread for walking on dry land, though, and the soles are razor cut/siped like a pair of boat shoes. This one has the added benefit of siped soles, good traction, and an open design that dries quickly.

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The rubber compound seems fine, perhaps not as sticky as some other options like the Bedrock Cairn Pro’s "megagrip" sticky rubber. It combines great toe protection, a comfortable fit under your feet, good traction, and an open design that drains water very quickly.The tradeoff with any open design is that little stones and grit can more easily work their way under your feet, whereas closed shoes made of mesh tend to limit that. My feet are fairly wide; there is maybe one inch of strap when I pull them tight, so a really large foot might not work with these. The pieces where the straps run through gave me concerns about friction points, but that has not proved to be an issue. FIT: The Zerraport II has a reasonably forgiving fit—my feet are E width in front, no problems with these sandals. As a final note, rich tie-dye patterns are embellished throughout the upper straps, while KEEN’s Metatarsal footbed has been molded for a seamlessly natural fit.