Keen San Sebastian Shoes (For Men)

Probably best to order a half size larger than usual.

My wife and I are Keen fans, and this shoe doesn't disappoint. The spandex back with the sling takes a little to get used to, but I found if I raise the sling over the spandex it fits great and doesn't slip. When I'm just slipping on my shoes and running in and out I like that I can move the sling to the front and I can make the spandex sit flat like a mule type shoe to just slip on and off.

These became my favorite shoes the day I first put them on. I would wear them every day if I could.

haven't had long enough to know about durability

These shoes have no heel counter (the hard shell that cups the heel in most shoes.) When running, your rearfoot will wobble all over the place. And for me, there is very little arch support. So that means these shoes are a no-go for any kind of running or even heavy walking. These are not trail shoes. Instead of a heel counter, they have a kind of strap attached by two elastic cords, kind of like a slingshot. They add nothing to increase support, and they can flip up to block your foot when you are putting the shoes on. Gimmicky and inconvenient. But unlike other loosey-goosey shoes, these have a rather firm midsole. In particular they feel hard in the midstrike. These aren't soft, cushy shoes. They have a little label saying "Waterproof", though they are made of mesh and will let water in like a sieve. The laces are elastic. You don't tie knots in them like regular shoelaces. You just tighten or loosen them with a little sliding clamp, similar to that used in jackets for their waist cords. The elastic cords make it easy to take the shoes off, but it is difficult to snug them down enough to make them feel secure. When you pull on the laces, they become too tight in the toe, but not tight enough in the rearfoot (for me.) I might cut them so that each shoe would have two laces, one for the toe and one for the rear, a la Kaepa. These shoes are apparently meant for water sports, but the insole is their usual one (with a leather-like synthetic lining) that will absorb water like a paper towel. Also the sole is chunky, as if made for trails. They feel like a good strong current would pull them off your feet. They feel much less secure than most Tevas, for instance. So I don't really know what these shoes are for. They don't seem really great at anything. They are comfortable enough if you don't mind the hard feel and lack of support. I might try them with some heat-moldable insoles to see if the arch support improves. If not, they are going back to STP.

I have had several pairs of keens and these ones are not Keen-worthy. They have no heel support side to side. I LOVE all my other Keens though

fits like a comfortable slipper, my concern is that the heel support seems flimsy. will it hold up? not really a hiking type shoe..

The soft cloth backs on these boots didn't have the support I wanted, so shipped them back. If they would have had sturdy backs I would of kept them. Not what I was expecting.