Keen wearer for a decade and I’ve never worn mine out where you did. That’s crazy! Thank you for the video. Was trying to see if Hokas we good. Great video.
Thanks for this review. I'm exactly at this place between these two for use in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Because we have so many portages in and out of water, I am leaning toward the waterability of the Hokas. The durability factors are important to me. They become a cost-effective element over time. No doubt Keen is an excellent company. We see Keen Sandals everywhere. But I think I'm going to spring for the Hoka Hoparas. Thanks again!
I had an old pair of keens. Lasted for years. Recently I got a new pair and my feet both have a rash after wearing them. Just at the top of the foot. Will look into Hoka. Thanks.
Watching the video because I've had two pairs of the Keen Newport sandal and have had terrible luck. The sole of each sandal have come unglued and I have also had issues with the sandal tearing at the same point as you all under a year. A positive to Keen though they gave me a full warranty both times and I just stopped ordering the Newport. I like the NXIS shoe I bought instead. Looking forward to trying the Hoka Hopara out.
Strange, my KEEN's never wears out where you specified! It's usually around the soles that over time mine will start to break off. Anyway, I was wondering if you had any feedback on the HOKA's ability to wear in water (river, sea)??? Thanks for your reviews.
I was about to pull the trigger on the Hoka and came across your comparison. I'm a long time Keen wearer as well. I think the problem you've run in to may be specific to the Keen H2's and not the regular Keen Newports. I've gone through maybe 6 pair over the last 10 years, I usually wear the regular Newports for at least 18 months before the soles start to wear, but I've never had a problem at the same location on the shoe you seem to have. The regular Newports have a solid one-piece suede heel, nothing is sewn at that point so it's much less likely to tear or break. That being said, is the Hoka closer to a water shoe like the Keen H2's, with a rubberized insole? The regular Newports have a suede-like insole, so I can wear them spring/summer/fall without socks and they feel great, never get slippery or squeak like a rubberized insole on the H2's.
I swear by the Keen Newport H2s. Virtually indestructible and very comfy. I have them on all the time and had no issues close to 3 years into it. You sure you don't have a fake?
I've had one pair of the original Keen Newport version wear out at the heel as shown, but I have 3 pairs of the Newport H2 sandals and they haven't worn out at all. I live in Texas and the colors will fade after everyday use in just over a year but won't look shabby for closer to 3 years. ABout 4-5 years ago, there was a wave of knock off Keens that hit the market and my wife bought a pair unknowingly, off of Ebay. They looked very real and quite nice at first until they gave her rub marks or maybe even a rash like abrasions on her feet so we cold washed them 3X and that worked until the size badge, name badge and inner sole started delaminating. Soon after the stitches started unraveling and the soles came apart. She fought with Ebay and won her return and refund, so she replaced them with authentic Keen sandals and they've been perfect for almost 2 years and she wears them daily around the ranch. So if you're having the same issues I listed, they very well could be fakes because they're still selling them everywhere.
I hate new keeps had one for about 8 years and they use to have velcro at the back no needing to stretch. Now these stretch ones don't foot my foot. Tried 3 sizes up until one fits but then it's too long. Just a dumb design.
It's weird to me. I'm not a fan of Hoka it's overrated. Folks that own them told me how long the comfort lasts, and it's no better than any other new shoe over $120 dollars.
Keen wearer for a decade and I’ve never worn mine out where you did. That’s crazy! Thank you for the video. Was trying to see if Hokas we good. Great video.
Thanks for this review. I'm exactly at this place between these two for use in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Because we have so many portages in and out of water, I am leaning toward the waterability of the Hokas. The durability factors are important to me. They become a cost-effective element over time. No doubt Keen is an excellent company. We see Keen Sandals everywhere. But I think I'm going to spring for the Hoka Hoparas. Thanks again!
I recently got a Hoka Hopara and it's a game changer. Hope it lasts a long long time.
I had an old pair of keens. Lasted for years. Recently I got a new pair and my feet both have a rash after wearing them. Just at the top of the foot. Will look into Hoka. Thanks.
You bring up some good points as I too am a longtime Keen wearer. You give me some great points to consider. Thanks
Watching the video because I've had two pairs of the Keen Newport sandal and have had terrible luck. The sole of each sandal have come unglued and I have also had issues with the sandal tearing at the same point as you all under a year. A positive to Keen though they gave me a full warranty both times and I just stopped ordering the Newport. I like the NXIS shoe I bought instead. Looking forward to trying the Hoka Hopara out.
Nice review, looking into the Hoka.
Strange, my KEEN's never wears out where you specified! It's usually around the soles that over time mine will start to break off. Anyway, I was wondering if you had any feedback on the HOKA's ability to wear in water (river, sea)??? Thanks for your reviews.
I was about to pull the trigger on the Hoka and came across your comparison. I'm a long time Keen wearer as well. I think the problem you've run in to may be specific to the Keen H2's and not the regular Keen Newports. I've gone through maybe 6 pair over the last 10 years, I usually wear the regular Newports for at least 18 months before the soles start to wear, but I've never had a problem at the same location on the shoe you seem to have. The regular Newports have a solid one-piece suede heel, nothing is sewn at that point so it's much less likely to tear or break. That being said, is the Hoka closer to a water shoe like the Keen H2's, with a rubberized insole? The regular Newports have a suede-like insole, so I can wear them spring/summer/fall without socks and they feel great, never get slippery or squeak like a rubberized insole on the H2's.
Will these hold on if you swim with them?
Nice review!
I was wondering which sandals should I buy and can’t really make the choice, since I don’t have any of them. Thanks.
I swear by the Keen Newport H2s. Virtually indestructible and very comfy. I have them on all the time and had no issues close to 3 years into it. You sure you don't have a fake?
I've had one pair of the original Keen Newport version wear out at the heel as shown, but I have 3 pairs of the Newport H2 sandals and they haven't worn out at all. I live in Texas and the colors will fade after everyday use in just over a year but won't look shabby for closer to 3 years. ABout 4-5 years ago, there was a wave of knock off Keens that hit the market and my wife bought a pair unknowingly, off of Ebay. They looked very real and quite nice at first until they gave her rub marks or maybe even a rash like abrasions on her feet so we cold washed them 3X and that worked until the size badge, name badge and inner sole started delaminating. Soon after the stitches started unraveling and the soles came apart. She fought with Ebay and won her return and refund, so she replaced them with authentic Keen sandals and they've been perfect for almost 2 years and she wears them daily around the ranch. So if you're having the same issues I listed, they very well could be fakes because they're still selling them everywhere.
How’s the cushioning compare?
Hi! Do you pick your true size for sneakers on the hopara?
I do yes.
Wow I’ve owned mine for 5 yrs kayaking and casual and mine have never done that 😂
how much
I hate new keeps had one for about 8 years and they use to have velcro at the back no needing to stretch. Now these stretch ones don't foot my foot. Tried 3 sizes up until one fits but then it's too long. Just a dumb design.
It's weird to me. I'm not a fan of Hoka it's overrated. Folks that own them told me how long the comfort lasts, and it's no better than any other new shoe over $120 dollars.