KEEN Men's Uneek Sandal

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The outsoles are PU, and provide great support, but they are heavy for not having great traction. As you can see from the lug pattern, these aren’t meant for serious hiking. The sole is too heavy for something that doesn’t have great tread. Either make it lighter and more casual, or keep the weight and add some solid tread so I can really hike in it! A few of my grievances have already been voiced. Overall I love the comfort and ingenuity of this hybrid sandal, and will continue to wear it well beyond this review. However, there are a couple points that KEEN could improve upon.

The soles have some excellent features, and some that are less than stellar. I love the support they provide, and find them to be fairly minimal in arch support compared to other KEEN models. I think this will allow more people to wear the Uneeks comfortably. They are also durable, and the insole is comfy to walk in. There is so much on this shoe that seems fragile, and like it could tear (and should), but nothing has yet. Soles 3 starsThe Keen Uneeks fit more like shoes than sandals, and your toes should definitely not touch the front, or they will rub uncomfortably. Grievances I find that I choose footwear entirely by activity at this point. Am I headed to the beach for a surf? Flip flops. Going on a hike through the local botanical garden? Trail runners. Being in a small beach town, those are the two most common scenarios, beyond heading to the grocery store or a night on the town.

The beauty of a sandal that protects your toes is that you can use it for almost everything, and when you’ve tried them you might be surprised how far you’ll want to roam. KEEN sandals are a great choice for travel whether you’re sightseeing in the city or hiking new trails. The strap system is what makes the Uneek unique, and the single lace pull allows you to wear it like a shoe or like a loose sandal. While all of the above are interesting, we find the original Uneek to be the most unique, and the best of them all — though the leather model is great if you want a dressier shoe. We categorize hiking sandals in a few ways, with Closed-Toe Casual being the most mellow and protective. They are usually the most comfortable, which the Uneek certainly is. I have noticed that occasionally my feet feel like they are beginning to blister — but they never do. This feeling has lessened the longer I’ve worn them, and I think a small callous had to develop in my inner arch to stop it completely. Durability 5 starsOur UNEEK sandals are another option when you want to combine hot climes with long days on your feet. Constructed with just two cords joined by a bungee closure, the UNEEK sandal uppers adjust as you walk to fit your foot. With just the right balance of structure and freedom, these lightweight, airy sandals are a traveler’s dream. KEEN Waterproof Beach Sandals My feet were sore afterward, but that’ll happen after walking for six miles and standing in lines all day no matter what shoes I’m wearing. And they weren’t terribly sore, either. Digging Deeper The Waimea H2 sandal offers flip-flop-like styling with the KEEN signature protective toe. With enhanced arch support and a grippier outsole, you’ll be set whether you’re hunting down a cerveza post-shuttle, or just skipping stones by the lakeshore.