KEEN Women's Elle Backstrap Sandal

Update: I have worn these sandals almost daily for 2 summers now and the shoes still look great. This will be my 3rd summer, and I still love them. They are a good investment for those who need a comfortable shoe that can be worn all day. They are my go-to pair when traveling.The foot bed on these shoes is so comfortable. It's 2 layers of yoga type foam. A squishy top layer and a stiffer lower layer make them feel stable and comfortable. The straps are lined on the inside so there's no rubbing against the heel or across the foot. I have a high arch so the top strap feels a bit snug, but they don't flop around on my feet and are comfortable right out of the box.I would call the colors a muted dusty rose and terra cota. They are a pretty combination that is surprisingly flexible to blend with other earth tones or dark colors. I'll have to be careful to not stain them because they are fabric. No cooking spaghetti sauce while wearing these.I am older now and prefer shoes with a little lift, but only if they help me feel sturdy on my feet. This is my second pair of Keen sandals, and both do that better than any other brand I've tried. I've bought their hiking boots for a few decades now but hadn't considered their sandals. That was a mistake. Keen makes a great everyday sandal for walking on a variety of surfaces, and they last.It has been my experience that my slightly wide feet mean I need to order a half size up in most brands. Sometimes that puts the arch support around my heel. That doesn't happen in keens so maybe they just run a half size smaller than others. They are never too narrow and seldom too long.These are worth the price if you keep your shoes for years. They are ideal if you do a lot of walking. They'll be my go to for traveling.

The arch of the shoe is in the perfect spot for my foot, which rarely happens for me. I ordered my normal shoe size. I appreciate that they’re cute while still being so functional and multi-purpose.They make a flip flop sound as I walk, which I wasn’t expecting from a sandal with multiple straps. I think that this would be less noticeable if you had a higher instep (which I don’t). After walking for a few minutes, I completely tune out the noise.The deeper tread and grip of the bottom soles appear to be durable. The straps don’t dig into the tops of my feet. They rubbed a small amount my first time wearing them, but not enough to get a blister. With time, the straps should soften enough to be perfect!I got this shoe while it was on sale for $50 and it is definitely worth buying these for that price!

These shoes are amazing. We are a Keen family and while I love how functional they are, I wanted sandals that looked a little less rugged. I bought these for a trip to Rio, and I wore them hiking to the halfway point of sugarloaf mountain, and walking everyday around town and on the beach. And they transitioned perfectly into suitable sandals for dinners out.They clean up well, and are as comfortable as you’d expect from Keen. I’ve recommended these to friends. Sizing is just as expected. You can’t go wrong!

Normally wear size 6.5 regular width or narrow, which is what I ordered this sandal in (black color).I like the sole, it feels sturdy and grippy. Strap at the vamp and behind the ankle have very little stretch/give. Vamp strap is made of elastic and has stretch. Unfortunately, the sole, while it appears white in the photos, is actually a grey hue, as indicated by other reviewers. I agree that it detracts from the overall appearance. These aren't the "sexiest" sporty sandals, but I needed them for a trip to So. Cal and they would have looked much better with a true white sole.Because they were indeed to tight for my narrow foot, I am returning and have ordered the Birch color in size 7 to replace. Currently breaking those in for my trip so I can avoid blisters (will be doing a lot of walking). These seem to fit snug, but not uncomfortably tight. The sole on the Birch color is more of a "vanilla" color; again it would look significantly better in white. But, I'm out of time and these will just have to do.They seem to be well made, and sizing up by at least a half size seems to have done the trick as far as fit (keep in mind, I have narrow feet). My only complaint is the color of the soles.

But them. If you're on the fence, don't be. These are amazing. They are comfy, not bulky but still with. A little lift (great for the beach, less sand in your shoes!) and super cute! The front and back straps are lined with suede or something similar to make them even more comfy. They took zero breaking in, I wore them non stop on a cruise for 5 days right out of the box!

Cute shoes, good arch support, very comfortable for wide feet with severe bunions. Quality made product. Following their sizing guide I ordered a 9.5 W instead of the normal 8.5 W I would wear, and I’m very pleased that I did follow their size guide Soft and flexible soles very comfortable for walking in a new pair of shoes.It’s weird, my feet normally are not my temperature control, but with these open shoes, the soles of my feet felt hot.

Runs extremely small! They felt great but my toes were sticking out! I ordered my normal size 9. Exchanging for a 9.5 and hope it works cuz I really like them and think they could be perfect and from what I could tell, super comfy and ideal for walking on European cobblestone streets.Update: I received the 9.5 and they fit perfectly. The footbed is heavenly… BUT…. the straps feel scratchy… I’m hesitant to keep them and have them blister the tops of my feet… What a shame cuz truly, the rest of the sandal is super cushiony and cute…

These are great! Comfy and stylish. Tried the regular width and it was uncomfortable for my flat feet. Tried the wide width and they are perfect. Good support. Can’t wait to take them to Europe with me this summer since they are both a walking shoe and stylish!