Customer Reviews KEEN Rose Sandal

I own literally dozens of Keens in every style. I have never been as disappointed in a shoe as I am in this one. I have very high arches, which is why Keens have always been so comfortable. I was looking for a sandal with a toe bumper that I could wear to walk comfortably during our hot summers. Apparently Keen no longer believes arch support is important. Do not believe the reviews that claim this shoe has moderate arch support. The footbed is completely flat. No more Keen sandals for me I guess.

I looked high and low for a sport sandal that didn't look too bulky and frumpy and this one seems like a winner. I tried the Keen Whisper and Newport Eco. Both too bulky and unattractive (in my opinion). I loved the Keen Bali Strap -- I liked that the straps were nylon on the Bali Strap (instead of a faux leather on the Rose). Nylon would be better for getting wet. But the Rose has much better treads on the bottom than the Bali strap. Basically, I preferred the styling and nylon straps of the Bali Strap but needed the treads, so the Rose was the winner. I tried the shiitake color first, but I found it to be a little too dark, so I returned for aluminum. It's a better neutral for me. Photos are bali strap vs. shiitake rose and aluminum rose vs. shiitake rose.

This sandal is very cute, I have wide feet and it fit perfectly. Unfortunately, the ankle strap is not completely adjustable, it has a fixed nylon strap underneath the adjustable part that was too tight for my high instep. I had to return them.

It is very difficult for me to find shoes that I can wear due to arthritic feet. But these shoes are so comfortable! The insole is cushy, it gives as you walk. The toe box is roomy. The only negative is that under the Velcro ankle strap there is another strap that is not adjustable. I took these sandals to a cobbler and had them cut the strap underneath to make them truly adjustable. The picture I included is after I had them modified.

Excellent shoes! The Keen Rose sandals are my first ever "trekking" shoe and I was impressed with the rugged yet lightweight construction of this style. The straps held my feet in place and were comfortable and no chafing or blisters and the foot bed is supportive. It's soft and flexible but I definitely felt the shoe beneath my feet - in other words, the foot bed didn't compress under my weight. I wore these during a week-long sightseeing trip in Asia and spent many hours walking through city streets and up and down stairs, no fatigue! I was actually surprised that my feet and legs felt great after so much walking! My only complaint is that the ankle strap isn't very adjustable. There is a stretchy fabric collar of sorts under the velcro strap, the collar is a fixed size and, for me, was a bit snug. The velcro strap is adjustable but there's not much to adjust when the collar is already snug.

I love the style of this sandal, unfortunately, I need it wider. They felt great when I first put them on, but after a short while, I realized that they were eventually going to be quite uncomfortable across the top of my foot. I also wish there were a bit more stretch around the ankle. I do like that they don't come totally off with the velcro, but the velcro really couldn't be tightened at all. They were already more snug than I would want. Someone with narrower feet will be very pleased. I had to return them.

So, I see a lot of people talking about how small these shoes are. I think I can help with that. I ordered a pair of these from Zappos for an upcoming vacation where I needed a comfortable shoes for a lot of walking. I got them and LOVED them. They fit perfect right out of the box. No tight spots, no rubbing, not too tight or too lose. I loved them so much, I ordered two more pairs from the company that owns Zappos. When they arrived I couldn't get my foot in either pair. They were a least a size too small if not more. I was so confused. They were the exact same shoes, I even ordered a second pair in the color of my original pair because I liked it so much. How could the sizing be sooooo wrong? I started looking at the shoes and discovered that the pair that fit me has been made in Thailand and the pairs that didn't were made in China. The pair from Thailand was better made, seemed to have better materials, and certainly were a more correct fit. I called Keen and was told that they have moved production out of China, and that shoes from China are older stock. So, if you get a pair that seems to be WAY too small check the box or the county or origin, you may be able to select another color and get a better fit. If you can get a proper fit, these are super comfortable shoes.

I was looking for a closed-toe sandal for my business casual attire that wasn't too industrial. I normally wear an 8.5-9. I bought the size 9 and I am glad I did. The length of the shoe and tightness on the straps is perfect. I have slightly wider feet and had no problems with the width being too small. The strap around the ankle was fine for me as well, but I do have very skinny ankles. However, I did feel the toe box was shallower in height and the toe covering rubbed down on my big toe. It didn't rub raw, but it was annoying the first day. The first day I wore them straight out of the box for 14 hours and walked over 5 miles, 2.5 miles speed walking. At the end of the day, they were broke in and the second day I hardly noticed the toe box. Overall, they are extremely comfortable and more cute than other close-toe sandals and I am very pleased with my purchase!

I wore these all around my recent trip to Cuba and they were perfect. Stayed on my feet well, protected my toes on cobblestone streets, kept me cool, no blisters, etc. Very happy

Okay, these are Keens. So they’re not super beautiful. But they’re the cutest sandal of their type that I found and they feel terrific! They are true to length, but may be too wide if your foot is narrow (mine is not). I did have to return the first pair I bought because the left was strangely wider than the right. Next pair was just right!

Love these shoes. Looking for a similar and fitting pair for fall/winter! Bought them for a 3week trip to Italy and France with miles of walking everyday on uneven terrain, city streets, cobblestones, etc. was worried because I didn't have time to really test them. Not to worry,put them on and never took them off! I have "Princess and the Pea" feet and these were wonderful. And yes I have other Keen shoes and boots...these are my favorites!

Love these! I wore them for an entire day straight out of the box, and my feet felt wonderful. I have really high arches, so I was somewhat concerned about the arch support, but I shouldn't have worried. When my foot spreads while walking, the support is there. I also like the style of this shoe, which makes it a bit more trendy than the multi-strap styles. As other reviewers have noted, there is a strap over the instep that you can't adjust, but it's really flexible and stretchy and doesn't bother me a bit. I'm looking forward to wearing these on our Alaska trip next week!

These are incredibly comfortable. I wore them for the majority of the six weeks I was in Italy, where I walked 8=15 miles a day and my feet never hurt. I had a new (5 month) knee replacement at the time, so that is saying a lot.

I would rather pull out my toenails than look for shoes. Nothing fits or is comfortable. Have never in my life owned cute little shoes. Then saw a lady at Farmers Market with the Rose sandal and saw the Keen button on them. I stopped her and asked if she was happy with them. Yes, she was. I went right home and ordered them. When people say their shoes were perfect right out of the box I never believe it...until now.I have worn them all day, every day, for a week. These are my shoes. I want more colors and will finally have a summer where I can look halfway cool in a nice summer dress or skirt or crop pants. Thank you Keens....please do not discontinue the Rose.

These are cute! I have similar Keen sandals from about 10 years ago but they have no size on them so I ordered the Zappos recommended size for me (10), then I ordered a 10.5, then an 11. I’d say they run a half size short, but I’d also say the sizing is consistent for that brand. The stretchy strap across the front of the ankle is snug. The shoe is hard to get on but I’ve noticed it is loosening a little after putting them on a dozen or so times. The stitched on Velcro on that strap is pretty wide leaving very little of the strap available for stretching, if that makes sense (see photo). I may take a seam ripper to that Velcro then have a much smaller piece of it sewn back on. Then more of that strap would stretch. Or maybe I have fat ankles???

Rubber toe rubbed so my usual size felt too small. Order a 1/2 size larger. Other than that, I loved them.

I wanted something versatile for hiking on a hot dry trail, across streams, kayaking or just shopping in town and stopping for lunch. This Keen Rose sandal does it all and they’re cute too! I wear sz 11 and have returned a few Keens for being a bit short but these are perfect and needed no breaking in. They even make my feet look smaller. My new favorites!

This is my third pair of these sandals. I love them! I am a frequent out of the country traveler and I always take a pair of these with me because they are so comfortable and versatile. I wear them with shorts, skorts, leggings, jeans and when I put on a little dress. I take them when I'm backpacking & camping and wear them in camp after taking off my hiking boots. I walk in the water with them and wear them kayaking because they dry so quickly. I'm an active person so I like having my toes covered and like that these don't appear clunky like other sport sandals. I have bouts of plantar fasciitis so I only wear shoes that have support and these work well for me. No matter where I am, I always get compliments on these sandals.

I purchased this sandal right before leaving for a multi-day trade show, where I would be on my feet upwards of 12 hours a day. The only shoe brand I would trust in this situation is Keen, and the Rose sandal did not disappoint. The only surprise is that is ran a half-size small in my judgement. I own several other Keens (2 other sandals, 3 colors of Presidios, and 2 different hikers) and all are size 10. When my size 10 Rose arrived, it was too small. Thanks to Zappos spectacular customer service, I was able to exchange it for a size 10½ before leaving town. The Aluminum/Neutral color is a putty-like shade that goes with everything (even looks OK with black, thanks to the black toe bump). Although definitely a sport-sandal look, it's slightly dressier and sleeker in appearance than other Keen sandals, and works for a "business-casual" setting with slacks or capris -- probably even with casual skirts/dresses. After wearing them all day, I was able to keep them on to go out in the evening, walking on city streets and uneven pavement. This is a very comfortable sandal, suitable for multiple purposes. I'll likely order an additional color.

I needed a walking summer sandal, mostly for city streets but also for the beach. I have a narrow heel and wide toes—the Keen Rose Sandal fit perfectly! I ordered the beet red first, liked them so much also rded the Indian Teal so that I can rotate and wear each pair every other day or even switch in the middle of a very hot day. Wore these sometimes mornng till night. Strolled cities, toured museums and walked on sandy beach. They stayed comfortable and offered lots of stability: I think the closed-toed style adds to that comfort.

I love, love, love these sandals! The style is one of my favorite of Keen shoes. I can wear them in casual and semi-casual situations. They are so comfortable. I normally have a huge problem with my feet perspiring, but the material used for the sole seems to breathe well and I don't have a problem with foot odor like I do with so many other sandals. As far as the problem with the tight strap across the top that some of the reviews mentioned, I found all I needed to do was close the velcro strap loosely. After a short time, the elastic stretched to accommodate my foot/arch perfectly. I want another pair of these!

I have had another pair of Rose Keen Sandals for years that I LOVED! I’ve probably had them for at least 5 years and they went with everything and never hurt my feet after standing for 8+ ours at work or hiking miles. However, after all this time they are starting to fade so it was time to get another pair so I can wear them in public again. I was so excited to find them in this beautiful green color. I’m so disappointed though. Upon receiving them I realized that they changed the cut of the material in the toe. It now comes down farther and rubs on the top of my pinky toe. I’m not sure if it’s just this particular pair or all of the Rose sandals. I’m debating whether it’s worth trying to reorder another pair because of how much I loved my original pair.

I gave this sandal 5 stars even though it was not the right sandal for me. It was very cute and seems like it would be comfortable for lots of walking. However, I have narrow feet and while this sandal in medium width fit quite well, I decided to go with the Keen Venice H2 instead because it can be cinched up. My foot was a little too loose in the Rose and it's not adjustable. Also, there was a weird issue with the piece of fabric across the toe; it is at the exact location to catch on the toenail of my 4th toe when I walk. Maybe I just need to keep my toenails shorter, or maybe this is only a problem because I have narrow feet, but my goal is to have shoes that are comfortable for many hours of walking on vacation. The Venice H2 won out, even though the Rose are much cuter.

Such a disappointment because the strap around the ankle doesn't adjust like it appears. The strap doesn't open and is a set size with elastic. On top of that strap is one that could tighten if loose, but if your ankles are big and then swell, you would be very uncomfortable.