Purchased these for my 67 year old mother and she loved them the minute she put them on.  My wife and I both own pairs of Keen Newports and love them so we knew my Mom would too.  We chose this particular model since she lives in Florida and wears sandals frequently, but doesn't like to show her feet (she wears socks).  This model is exactly what she needed since it provides excellent ventilation without worrying about displaying the toes or majority of your foot.  The excellent padding and sole grip are also major pluses given her age/experience.  Lastly, she loves the black/canton color combination and Amazon provided them at an excellent value (only $60 w/ free shipping)!