KEEN Women's Rose Sandal

I, too, love everything but the Velcro straps but decided to keep the sandals because they are indeed like my dream sandals (design, comfort, function). As many have noted, the straps were too short and made my ankles feel uncomfortable, like the feeling of being choked (not that my ankles need to breathe!). I think if the straps were made of elastic material, it would have made a huge difference but they aren't. I intended to remove the straps entirely but I came up with this idea instead: using small hair ties. I took out the whole strap from its loop, looped a hair tie through the strap loop and put the strap through the hair tie loop. Please see picture. I would prefer if the color matches my sandals but I only have black ones on hand. At least the black still matches the black rubber sole. Nevertheless, I am very happy with the sandals now and so glad I had not unstitched the straps before I thought of this other, simpler idea. Plus, I like that I can still keep the cute strap look, though it is not really serving any function other than the aesthetic purpose. Hope this could be useful to some of you!

I am rating this sandal 4/5 stars as it is a nice sandal and should fit most women. However, I have a wide foot with a high instep and these shoes were just a tad too tight due to the non-adjustable ankle strap. I read about this potential con before purchasing but because they looked so nice, I still wanted to try them on to see if they would work for me. They technically fit on my foot without trouble; the strap was just a tad but too tight for my comfort level. The strap would have *probably* loosened up had I had worn them around for a little while, but at $80, this wasn't a risk I was willing to take. I also ordered a pair of Keen Bali Strap sandals at the same time and those fit better with the adjustable ankle strap. Unfortunately, because of a product defect, I have to return those too. (Note: I've included a comparison of the Bali vs Rose sandal below since I wished I could have found a detailed comparison review for the two before purchase.) Overall, these sandals are cute and functional (hard combo to find!). The sole is supportive and the sandal would be extremely comfortable if it weren't for the non-adjustable ankle strap. Again, I think this wouldn't be a problem for the vast majority of women. My feet are very wide, very high instep (as a loving family member once told me...I have "man feet" :/) and they almost fit me, so they should fit *most* women just fine.KEEN Bali Strap vs Rose Comparison:-Rose has non-adjustable ankle strap; Bali has two adjustable straps at the ankle area.-Rose straps are made of softer material against the skin. It feels velvety as opposed to the typical cloth material of Keen Sandals. Both are comfortable but if the Rose straps fit me better, I would prefer their material.-Rose feels more secure because the toe straps go up higher on the foot.-Rose has a more cushioned sole. Bali Strap has a more contoured sole. In my opinion the sole of Rose would be better for long distance walking on relatively flat surfaces. Bali Strap sole would be better for climbing, or walking in rocky/unstable areas as the contoured sole gives the foot a better "feel" for the ground under the shoe.-Bali Strap has an awkward opening near the small toe which can allow the small toe to "escape" (especially if there is a manufacturing defect making the opening larger than it should be; see my Bali Strap review). The straps on the Rose are closer together, which effectively keeps those rouge little toes contained.If both sandals had fit me, I would have definitely preferred the Rose. However, the Bali Strap is the better option for my feet.

Typically I wear an 8.5 in heels and a size 9 in tennis shoes, and per some of the other reviews, I decided to go with size 9. This was spot on, so when choosing a size, go with what size you would wear for running shoes. With that out of the way, I have to say, I was skeptical about this purchase because of the cost, I never spend more than $40 on shoes so this was a big deal for me. But they have a money back guarantee so I decided to go for it, and I am so glad that I did. Also my feet are fairly average, I have a slight arch and not too wide of a foot, just in case you were wondering.I went to Thailand for two weeks, I wore these shoes every single day of the trip. I did not once experience any blisters, rubbing or discomfort. And this is Thailand, my feet were sweaty the whole time and the shoes were still incredibly comfortable, reliable and didn't falter in any way. I don't think you fully understand this, I was climbing 300+ stairs to the top of temples, walking around crowded outdoor markets, walking across town that took 30-45minutes on foot, walking through rubble of fallen structures, climbing small hills to reach main roadways...the list could go on. Seriously I don't know how else I can say it, these are the best shoes I have ever bought. I got good traction even when walking alongside rivers, my toes were protected so I never stubbed them or hurt them in anyway, and the strap keeps them secured tightly, which is crucial when there was so much moving around, flip flops would have been terrible. They were so easy to put on that even after having to take them off when inside temples, it was super easy to slip them back on, not to mention the color was easy to spot amongst a sea of shoes.So if you are debating about these shoes because of the price or the material or the style or whatever, I say please give it a chance. They are really cute and fashionable, they don't make you stand out like a tourist, they have just enough authenticity about them. I could wear them with skirts, dresses, or even jeans. What a great pair of shoes, I am so happy I chose them, they took me across Thailand single-handedly and never once did I find myself complaining about them.I was not paid to say this, or given any incentive, this is in fact my first amazon review. I felt it important to relay my experience as I know shoes can be a big investment, especially when buying online. So yeah 5 stars it is!

I love Keen brand. They're a good quality brand but I did not like the quality of my recent purchase! Please see attached photo so you know exactly what I am talking about... Keen you need better quality control.

I love these sandles! I prefer to have toe coverage and these worked very well during a weekend camping trip. They are very comfortable for walking distances and the straps are nice and snug. I wear a size 10 running shoe and a size 9 regular shoe. I probably could have gone with an 8 1/2 as the 9's leave a tad extra room in the toe area. Still super comfy though!

Not only do these look great but they're super-comfy too. I've worn Keen walking sandals for years and, in the past, have always gone for Venice and been happy with them. Needed new ones this year and ordered Rose (which I'd never seen before) at same time for comparison. They fitted like a glove the moment I tried them on and made the Venice sandals seem heavy and clunky and pretty ugly. Pottered around the in my new Rose sandals on day one and risked them on a strenuous 28k walk the next day. They took it all (the many ups and downs, the rocks and roots, the mud, grit, pebbles and sand); they remained comfortable throughout and and I had no blisters or chafing at all. Happy customer here.

So easy to take off and on but nice and secure on foot..the most comfy sandal for walking in ..

Bought these for my mum who suffers with arthritis of the toes these are one of the only shoes she can wear these daysShe says they are really comfortable and are a good fit

I absolutely love these walking sandals. I wanted something that looked nice but that I could spend the whole day walking around town in. The only thing I’d improve (that’s me being a bit picky) is having some way of tightening the back strap, that goes round the back of the ankle. Goes well with smart or casual clothes and I love the mottled colour.

Brilliant shoes! Good cushioning, great fit, very comfortable for walking, and good looking too! The curved part of the sole at the toes provides wide spacing for toes to move around - which is clever and works well. Basically I forget I'm wearing them, which is the best thing you can say about shoes for walking in! What else do people want from shoes?

Really nice sandals, will be good for walking. It would have been nice if the ankle strap had been adjustable, it is a bit tight but hopefully it will stretch with wear. I have a very wide foot (EEE) and it is also a little bit tight across the toes- other Keen sandals are more roomy.

These are wonderful sandals to walk and hike in as well as go in to town with. They have a famine flair to them that doesn't make them look too rugged, but still provides the support needed for long term wear.

if you have a small (for the size) and narrow foot then they're great - I don't :( Returned for a refund.

Thank you. I can finally have super comfortable summer shoes and don't have to expose my ugly toes to the world.It's hard to find size 9 and these one fits me perfectly

I absolutely love these sandals, although I bought them for summer walking trips they are classy enough for day to day. The colour is great they are so comfortable. I am very pleased with them. I usually buy Keen sandals anyway, but this is my first time with this style.Everyone comments on how good they look. Dainty but very sturdy.

Good shoe. I always buy keen whenever i can. So comfortable. For a sandal i found i slipped forward a tad in them due to no socks in summer, but not hardly any to bother me. Though with nude colour tights or pop socks were fine.

I bought these in a size 4 as I have a pair of similar Teva sandals in a size 4. Unfortunately these were too big so I re-ordered for a 3.5 which is actually my shoe size. I've now received my 3.5 and they are incredibly comfortable and provide good foot protection. I ordered them for a trip to Australia later this year but have been wearing them in (not that they need it). Very pleased x

I have had a pair of these sandals before and they are very comfortable to walk in.

These are excellent but rather expensive

Perfect! I have wide feet, great fit for wider feet very comfortable, I can wear these shoes all day and continue on well into the night until bed time...spot on!