Customer Reviews KEEN Balboa
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Customer Fit Survey:
80%"Felt true to size"
91%"Felt true to width"
57%"Moderate arch support"
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I love this shoe! It's great for outside walks and on the treadmill (with or without socks). There's ample room in the front of the foot. My only wish is, well, I have two wishes...that the Velcro closure did not have the closed in elastic, and it would be so nice to have more colors to choose from. Since this pair, I've purchased the other two colors in the Keen Balboa. Thanks for super fast delivery and wonderful staff!
I'd also recommend:
Keen Venice
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I hope they never discontinue this style! I have two pair and am thinking about getting a third. It is the first pair of sport sandals that are feminine and not clunky looking. I have the light blue and coral. A taupe color would be a great neutral (not brown/not gray!).
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wore these all day through Epcot and another day in the Animal Kingdom without back or leg aches. Love the color! They were lightweight and dried quickly after getting drenched in the water ride. I'd buy them again.
Janine M, Zappos Customer,
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I have these sandals in orange, too and I love both pairs. They are comfortable and I have received numerous compliments on them.
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstocks
Marcia N, Zappos Customer,
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I walk my dog a lot and am always looking for comfortable shoes that are quick to get on and off. Have lots of Keen shoes, but these are especially comfortable and the Velcro helps size the shoe. I love them.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell
Zan, Zappos Customer,
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Love these! Great hybrid of open and closed toe with fabulous Keen fit and support. I have two pair and wear them a lot. One of my very fav shoes! Great with or without socks.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love Keen sandals and got these because they were a bit less bulky looking that the typical Keen style. I got a half size bigger that usual and it fits fine. Very comfortable and fits securely on your foot without being bulky.
Deb, Zappos Customer,
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I own two pairs of these shoes one in black and the other in lime green. The black pair were the only shoes I took with me for a two week trip to China and Taiwan last year. I walked all day in them, so they got really dirty, I washed them off before bed and they were ready to go the next day. They are versatile, comfortable, protective, lightweight, easy on and off for airport security. I get lots of compliments on the and recommend them to others.
Ann W, Zappos Customer,
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Wore these sandals all over Greece. Great support, grip and feet could breathe. Continued to wear these sandals, instead of sneakers throughout the summer while walking. Ordered two more pairs for next year because they worked so well. Loved the covered big toe...no stubbing!
Kathleen C, Zappos Customer,
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I have a lot of luck with shoes. These are so perfect for me, I can wear them all day and not have sore legs or feet. I am 66 yrs young and stand on my feet in outdoor areas and also walk in these for long periods. They are greeat!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love these shoes. First time I wore them I walked around an art fair for 9 hours. No aches or pains in my knees, hips or feet. My first pair of Keen's - will definitely buy again. Will be sad to put them away as summer comes to an end!
Carol E, Zappos Customer,
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Great sandals! I needed some good sandals that would stay on for a music festival. They did that and more. I wear them all around campus now. They dry off really fast if they get wet.
Lauren H, Zappos Customer,
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I love this shoe! It's comfortable, unique looking in a fun way! I wish there were more colors to choose from like a brown, navy and tan. I have foot issues and knee problems and these are great! I got the black, the other two colors are a little too bright for my feet.
I'd also recommend:
Jamba , Chacco
Hedy M, Zappos Customer,
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I love these shoes! People are always asking about them as well. They are comfortable and have such a fun style!
Diana H, Zappos Customer,
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I absolutely love these! I was looking for a comfortable, light water pair of shoes for walking the beach and I found it! Better than what I had expected! I thought they were a bit small even though I had ordered it in my size but, after wearing them a couple of times, they started to fit me perfect! The coral is really trendy and fun to wear. They are so worth the money. I had previously tried wearing a similar shoe by a less expensive company and could not get used to them. I had a loss there and decided to finally bite the bullet and buy a well-trusted, expensive name such as Keen. Very pleased! And I can't say enough about Zappos customer service, they are the best out there. :-)
I'd also recommend:
nothing else but "Keen"
Emily, Zappos Customer,
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I absolutely love these! I was looking for a comfortable, light water pair of shoes for walking the beach and I found it! Better than what I had expected! I thought they were a bit small even though I had ordered it in my size but, after wearing them a couple of times, they started to fit me perfect! The coral is really trendy and fun to wear. They are so worth the money. I had previously tried wearing a similar shoe by a less expensive company and could not get used to them. I had a loss there and decided to finally "bite the bullet" and buy a well-trusted, expensive name such as Keen. Very pleased! And I can't say enough about Zappos customer service, they are the best out there.
I'd also recommend:
nothing else but "Keen"
Emily, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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These shoes are incredible! Super comfy and super cute. I am ordering them in green also, and Keen should give me a discount because several people at work have ordered them because they loved mine!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are beautiful, comfortable sandals. I previously had 2 pairs of Tevas that were similarly designed. However, the Teva style is bulkier, less attractive, and on both pair the sole separated from the shoe. For me, Keens have proven themselves to be better constructed, with a better eye toward style.
Jodi F, Zappos Customer,
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I love these shoes! I wore them everyday on vacation right out of the box and my feet had no problems. The toe protector is a great feature as I already injured one in some other sandals. This is my first pair of keens but not my last. My son, his wife and 2 yr old son also wear keens.
I'd also recommend:
Merrells, born
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These sandals are comfortable and versatile. I bought them for a vacation to the Carolinas, and they ended up being the only shoes I wore throughout the trip. I went hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, paddle boating, sight seeing, and more! After the trip, having to move to a new apartment and fully expecting to retire them to their shoebox until my next outdoorsy adventure, I ended up wearing them as my moving shoes because they were so comfortable! I even wore them today to work! As a high school teacher, I am up on my feet all day walking around my classroom. Comfort matters. After summer vacation, my feet just are not ready for heels! So basically, you need to get these shoes. Get them a half to a whole size up. I usually wear an 8-8½, so I ordered an 8½ based on other reviews. I had to return them for a size 9, because they were still a little too snug. The Keen Balboas are easily one of the smartest purchases I have made this year.
Sarah D, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these shoes to go river rafting in a very remote rocky area. These shoes protected my toes and kept me from falling several times. I did not need to break them in. They are super comfortable and soft. At first having only the top of the toes covered felt odd but I quickly got used to them and wore them for 4 days straight. Love these shoes!
I'd also recommend:
Born
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I adore these Keen balboa shoes. They are light as air and yet the sole is perfect for walking. Trust me-- I am a big walker and I am very happy with the support these soles give my feet.
Shirlie M, Zappos Customer,
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Love the shoe. Wore them for a week in the Galapagos Islands and they passed the test for hiking all over the volcanic islands after wet landings!
Joy G, Zappos Customer,
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Bought these shoes to go to Greece and Italy and it could not have been a better shoe. Went from the beach, boat, and city streets to the streets of Venice and hiking in Tuscany to dinner in Rome. We walked for miles a day, climbed hills galore and no blisters and no fatigue. overall a great all around shoe for hot summer days and trekking.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I purchased these Keen Balboas to have a pair of water-friendly and stony-beach shoes. I love them! My toes are protected and the insole is extremely comfortable and supportive. They are also machine washable, so I can look forward to being free of the "stinky-shoe syndrome" as well. The style actually looks kind of cute on your feet.
Maryanne C, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.