I have not have my Keen Newport h2 sandal very long , but so far I be really impressed with the comfort . they fit my wide , size 13 foot very well . yes , you can wear they hike . I test they out on a trail that include asphalt , boardwalk , fine gravel and rock . the Keens do great and stay comfortable . I realize later that I be get a small heel blister , but I have not adjust the fit on that foot quite right - and I run a asphalt section of trail just to give they a good workout and they never feel uncomfortable . I can confirm what other reviewer have say - that when something get stick in they you pretty much have to take they off to get the debris out , and they be slippery on wet rock -lrb- the main reason I give they four star instead of five -rrb- , but overall they do great . I walk through a wet spring and they dry out quickly . I have not have they long enough to tell if there will be odor or durability issue , but so far I really like they and would consider other keen product .