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I just walked in the Arroyo iii this year - it was a men's model. They are heavy. And hot.My first thoughts were that it looks too heavy and does not have a neutral footbed (which I need). Then I read more and they do not sound at all heavy, and their insole is removable. Now, I will go on an arroyo hunt!
In conversation with my orthotics guy I mentioned the difficulty in being unable to use the orthotics when wearing sandals. He recommended sandals supplied by a company called Fit Flop https://www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/ryker-back-strap-sandals-p-V77#689. I bought a pair of these Ryker sandals and have found them to be supremely comfortable for all day walks on even ground. Apparently the shape of the footbed, particularly at the front, helps to compensate for the absence of an orthotic.Regarding keeping insoles in place in sandals - I bought some double sided sticky squares from a stationery shop - keeps them in place good and proper!
However, my sandals always seem to break at same point. Would be interested to hear opinions on the most robust sandals that one can actually walk in.
Orthotics would be more effective with a closed shoe to hold the foot in proper alignmentPreviously I have always worn train runners with my orthotic insoles when walking in Spain and France.
However, I've recently been wearing my Columbia sandals, which have a lip at the back of the heel which holds my half length orthotic in place. I find these sandals very cool and comfortable but only a for short time. After a couple of days of walking, the strap across the top of the foot starts to irritate the tendon below because I have a high arch. I can loosen the top strap off but the strap across the toes is just not enough to hold my foot securely in the sandal.
So my question to all you Keens fans is: is there a Keens walking sandal that has a lip at the back of the heel that would keep my insole in place? Our nearest stockist has a poor selection and ordering over the internet is the best way to go for me at the moment.
Hmm, thanks Pilgy, I’ll have a proper look at the Arroyo. My first thoughts were that it looks too heavy and does not have a neutral footbed (which I need). Then I read more and they do not sound at all heavy, and their insole is removable. Now, I will go on an arroyo hunt!
I tried insoles on my Keen Newport H2 sandals, really comfortable but they worked their way backwards so no good - I like the Velcro idea!
Hi FelicePreviously I have always worn train runners with my orthotic insoles when walking in Spain and France.
However, I've recently been wearing my Columbia sandals, which have a lip at the back of the heel which holds my half length orthotic in place. I find these sandals very cool and comfortable but only a for short time. After a couple of days of walking, the strap across the top of the foot starts to irritate the tendon below because I have a high arch. I can loosen the top strap off but the strap across the toes is just not enough to hold my foot securely in the sandal.
So my question to all you Keens fans is: is there a Keens walking sandal that has a lip at the back of the heel that would keep my insole in place? Our nearest stockist has a poor selection and ordering over the internet is the best way to go for me at the moment.
Hi David! I’m sitting here wearing my Newports and seriously thinking of wearing them on the Camino Frances next month. Is this what you’ve done? If so, I’d be very curious as to how it went for you. How did you do socks? I’m still getting over blisters I got from my Merrill low cut hiking shoes. Any advice? Many thanks! Tom
Thanks for all the advice and suggestions.
Last weekend, I was in Sheffield where there is a big Go Outdoors shop, so I went along to try out a few sandals.
I started by trying some Keen sandals, to get an idea of my size, so that I could order online more confidently. Nice sandals, shame about the inability to hold an insole in place.
Then I tried a couple of pairs of sandals they had in store, which had a lip at the back. Both held my half orthotic in place nicely, whilst my full length orthotic was out the back of the shoe within about 20 paces around the store. Both shoes (one Hi Tech, the other Karrimor) were quite chunky sandals, and looked a bit like the Keen Arroyo (but without the extra bit at the heel). I found them hot, even just walking around the store for 5 mins or so.
So bottom line is that I will continue with my trainers for my next walk, but keep an eye open for new models that might be suitable in future years, when I can't get the type of trainer that I like.
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