The pieces where the straps run through gave me concerns about friction points, but that has not proved to be an issue. 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. KEEN” branding is placed at the medial side of the rear quarter, complemented by an adjustable velcro heel support. FIT: The Zerraport II has a reasonably forgiving fit—my feet are E width in front, no problems with these sandals. Andrew logged his first review on Trailspace in 2007 and joined the Trailspace Review Corps in 2011.

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Keen‘s Zerraport II is a successor to their Zerraport, which in turn is a successor to the long-discontinued hydro guide. Following its recent collaboration with Engineered Garments, the outdoor footwear label, this time around, opted for a colorful ’70s-inspired iteration imagined by its Tokyo Design Center.The soles have good tread for walking on dry land, though, and the soles are razor cut/siped like a pair of boat shoes. One note—as a shoe that has a little bit of extra room, probably for a thin pair of neoprene socks if you’re rafting or canoeing in really cold water, lateral stability is just OK; might improve somewhat with a water/river sock. This one has the added benefit of siped soles, good traction, and an open design that dries quickly.

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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. COMFORT: Like virtually every Keen sandal I have ever worn, there is a moderately firm but forgiving contoured footbed. 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.

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.

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In addition to New England and the Adirondacks, he has hiked the shores of the Great Lakes, the Tetons, a number of California's state and national parks, the Albanian Alps, and trails in India, Asia, and the Middle East. 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. Andrew Friedman is a New Hampshire native who loves the Presidentials and spent his college summers guiding trips in the Adirondack High Peaks.

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). 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.