This is my first pair of Keen shoes and will not be the last. I bought these locally at an outdoor sports store for the same price as Amazon offered after looking at Keen sandals. These fit very close to size and seem to replace my need for traditional hiking shoes. Being waterproof and machine washable makes them the most versatile shoe I own. The shoes are tough and the rubber toe area works great. The laces are designed to keep the shoes tied tightly as they appear to be 'twisted' for better knot strength.

I wear these shoes outdoors and for outdoor and hiking purposes only, they definately have a unique look to them and should last a long time.