Friends recommend these after I complain about not find shoe that work well and last . I about have a heart attack at pay $ 90 for sandal . they be worth every penny and I have order my second pair . I live on a cruise sailboat in the sea of Cortez , Mexico . my husband and I love to hike and try to hike for two to three hour a day when we be in a anchorage -- start in the water as we wade ashore , across the beach and up to the peak of the nearest hill . Desert hike , over sand , dirt and rock of various size . in town , we go all over on dirt and paved road and sidewalk . temperature be typically in the mid-90 's . prior to get a pair of Keens , I have never have a sandal or shoe -- even sneaker or hike boot -- last more than three month ; I have even have they fail on the second day of wear they -- and these have be name-brand , expensive shoe market for this sort of activity . the biggest problem have be that the layer of the sole have separate , although there have be other problem as well . in contrast , my keen Newport h2 's be still wearable after 8 month and about 1,000 mile on they . that be not a typo -- about one thousand mile -lrb- I log we hike and estimate the town mile -rrb- . they be start to show wear in the tread , some stitching be pull out and the webbing be just begin to stretch in the heel . note that while we have be over some rough terrain , I have not take they backpacking or true rock climbing . I would guesstimate that half my use have be desert hiking , a quarter on beach and dirt road and the rest on pavement and concrete . several thing that I like : -- they can go from wade in the water to scramble over rock with no problem . they dry quickly and do not cause blister when wet . -- Heat have not cause they to fall apart as have happen with every other brand I have have -lrb- layer of the sole come apart , etc. -rrb- . -- where the stitch pull out could easily be re-sewn with just a needle and dental floss -- very field repairable ! -- the toe guard be wonderful . -- the footb and strap work to give you solid footing and support . -- the webbing do not stretch and cause the fit to become sloppy . -- they hold up well to all sort of abuse . -- no smell !! but beware : -- they do catch sand and pebble and you can not easily shake it out without take the sandal off . however , they be pretty quick on and off . any sandal have this problem to some extent . -- do not wear they in deep , hot sand -- it will enter the sandal and burn you foot . -- maybe it be just my foot , but they rub a little notch in the big toe nail of each foot . it be not painful , but a little strange . -- I have to play around with how tight to cinch up the shock cord for the best fit . take a little time to get they adjust to you foot . BOTTOM LINE : these be great shoe for a active lifestyle and can stand up to all sort of abuse . they last well and be worth they price .