After having owned a pair of Keen shoes which I really liked, a friend who owned a pair of the sandals (as well as Keen shoes) highly recommended these.

These are the second-most comfortable pair of footwear I have ever worn. I have been on the hunt for comfortable shoes for years, my feet fatigue quickly and most shoes or inserts have done nothing to help. I thought I loved my Keen shoes until I got a pair of these. I won't wear any other brand of shoes ever again, the search is over.

The most comfortable shoes ever are the Keen Howsers. But they are more for lounging/house and short trips to the store. And only for colder areas/seasons. For an all-around shoe, the Newports are king. I also own the Newport H2 sandals for more activity-based stuff like biking, walks, hiking, canoeing and such. They are far more water-resistant, but not as comfortable. I like owning both styles, one for doing stuff, another as my "shoes". I wish Keen made a shoe version of these sandals.

Pricey? Not for how great these sandals are. Think of it as an investment. You'll love them so much you won't ever think about the price again.