KEENMens Versacore Speed Breathable Vented Comfortable

Comfortable, perfect fit, light weight, firm front toe protection. My new everyday walking shoes, what else-Keen!

Love these shoes. Fit well and comfortable.

These shoes are awesome. The toe box has tons of room for wider feet. The midsole is just cushioned enough to wear all day without feeling like you’re on a tennis shoe. Only issues so far are the outsole gets slippery when wet and the tongue wants to slide to the side. When the tongue slides it exposes the laces to the tendons on the upper foot and can cause discomfort.

Keens are great. You can't convince me otherwise. The FIT on these takes a bit of getting used to. They seem stiff around the ankle AT FIRST, until you realize they are just holding you in place, with love. I can wear these for hours at a time and they have become my favorite all day walkers. Great job as always Keen!

Most comfortable keens I own. Bought 2 because of it.

These shoes are neither man nor beast. They’re not particularly comfortable, so are they walking shoes given that they’re breathable? Absolutely not the fit is very stiff. Are they hiking shoes? No, because they don’t offer any support in terms of the structure of the shoe and how your heal/ foot fit into the shoe, and this breathable version offers no waterproofing. Perhaps the tread is good for day hiking use but I’ll never know because they’re simply too uncomfortable to wear. Keen made a name for itself by making shoes that had a wide toebox but these shoes have a narrow toebox, and even though I wouldn’t say that they fit uncomfortably in the toe, they narrow through the arch of your foot in such an uncomfortable way that it makes the shoe both unattractive and tight. Keen needs to go back to its old aesthetic, both in terms of form and function. Ultimately the shoes are too lightweight, they are too narrow and the materials feel cheap. You’d get way better. Use out of a pair of sketchers for half the price. Also, as a brand, they really need to stop putting this keen billboarding on the side of their shoes, it looks hideous, and the new colors are hideous. I have a pair of Keen Oakridge from five years ago. They’re excellent. Since then, Keen, in terms of design and function has just plummeted, you guys need to fire your design team and get people who know what they’re doing.

I've encountered several medical issues with my feet and ankles, making the process of finding suitable shoes quite daunting. My left ankle has weakened significantly, and my right heel pad has caused considerable pain, exacerbating balance issues. Admittedly, I've become a fall risk. lolCurrently, I’m wearing Mephisto’s. My experience with Mephisto shoes has been positive in terms of pain relief, but their sneaker options didn't quite meet my aesthetic preferences.Experimenting with various brands like New Balance, Hoka, and Brooks yielded similar results. I've realized I tend to walk with a heavy heel strike, feeling as though my heel bottoms out, especially with softer cushioned shoes. The thicker cushioned shoes caused my ankle to roll. Either shoe may lead my right heel in pain after just a few hours of wear.However, a chance encounter with Keen shoes at a store proved promising. Though initially the waterproof versions have limited in color options, further research revealed another version of this shoe. I decided to give them a try.Upon receiving the Keen shoes, I was pleasantly surprised by the immediate comfort and perfect fit out of the box. The cushioning struck the right balance—firm enough to avoid that sinking feeling yet soft enough for maximum comfort. Additionally, the sole's grip seems promising for addressing potential balance issues. While it's too early to comment on long-term durability, as of now, I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Keens are still pretty good even though their fit and quality has degraded some. Like most popular ‘premium’ brands, after success they get greedy. Probably won’t buy again. LACES ARE WAY TOO SHORT! A shame on a $130 pair of shoes, you have to spend another $12 on laces and go through the trouble of getting them.