I love keens! I climbed Enchanted Rock in Texas on the very first day I wore these, and didn't get a single blister. Was it daring to wear new shoes? Nope, because they're Keens and therefore will make your feet happy. Happy happy happy :o) I bought the neutral grey/ purple sage color and it is beautiful. It's purple enough to be fun but not so much that it takes over and screams "PURPLE SHOES!!!" with every step. I like my shoes roomy so I sized up, but it wasn't really necessary and these are a little loose. Fortunately, it is easy to tighten them up with the elastic laces, so it's fine.