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Keen CNX Walking Sandals

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Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

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More and more people are hiking the Camino in sandals.
I hiked about 600km of the Camino Frances in sandals in 2007. I wore socks to prevent sand and stones getting into the sandals but they were fine.
 
Our whole family walked in Keens sandals - different styles depending on what felt comfortable for each foot. We also wore socks. When they got wet, they dried out quickly.
 
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I haven't had a problem with blisters, wearing them hiking around central Texas. But they have a version that doesn't have the toe strap as well.
 
Kiwi-family said:
Our whole family walked in Keens sandals - different styles depending on what felt comfortable for each foot. We also wore socks. When they got wet, they dried out quickly.
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This is good information. I am currently looking at the closed toe lightweight model - good for water, mud, and rough terrain like I encountered from Le Puy to Figeac. Thanks, Kiwi family :)
 
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Anniesantiago said:
One of my lady hikers wore Keens last fall half way because her boots gave her blisters. She loved them!
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Thanks, Annie. That's what I wanted to hear, and coming from you, it has extra authority for me. :)

Robert
 
Kiwi-family said:
Our whole family walked in Keens sandals - different styles depending on what felt comfortable for each foot. We also wore socks. When they got wet, they dried out quickly.
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Hi Kiwi family. Good news to hear. Thank you for responding to my query. :)

Robert
 
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Because of the comments on this thread, I bought a pair of closed toe lightweight Keen sandals. While training last week, I got caught in a thunderstorm while in my trekking tennis shoes, so I pulled off my waterlogged socks and shoes and pulled out the Keen sandals. I walked the remaining 4 miles home in them and was thrilled. They were comfortable, dry, and cushioned. All in all, it was one of the best gear choices I made, and I am looking forward to walking part of the Camino in them next week when I leave.
 
I went to REI to get some Keen clearwater sandals but after trying them on i was very dissapointed, They are very thin in height and crushed my feet, I tried the keen Newports and although slightly heavier fitted perfectly, Best to try before you buy

Dave
 
Dave Courtenay said:
I went to REI to get some Keen clearwater sandals but after trying them on i was very dissapointed, They are very thin in height and crushed my feet, I tried the keen Newports and although slightly heavier fitted perfectly, Best to try before you buy

Dave
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Very important advice - I find some of their styles fit well and others could be the worst ever I've tried on - for my feet! There's a huge variation.
 
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JansCamino said:
Because of the comments on this thread, I bought a pair of closed toe lightweight Keen sandals. While training last week, I got caught in a thunderstorm while in my trekking tennis shoes, so I pulled off my waterlogged socks and shoes and pulled out the Keen sandals. I walked the remaining 4 miles home in them and was thrilled. They were comfortable, dry, and cushioned. All in all, it was one of the best gear choices I made, and I am looking forward to walking part of the Camino in them next week when I leave.
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Great News! We bought ours yesterday and immediately were able to hike about 5km in them followed by a few more hours of ordinary strolling around in them.
 
Great to hear your experience was as wonderful as mine. I can't wait to use them in three days when I begin my pilgrimage.

Buen Camino!
 
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