An ode to a shoe: The Keen Newport H2 is my go-to shoe for spring and summer adventures
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Part water sandal, part hiking shoe, the Keen Newport H2 is the ultimate "up for anything" summer shoe to take you on all of your outdoor adventures. As someone who prefers to hike along riverbeds and scramble up rocky shorelines, more often than not I've found myself opting for my Keen Newport H2s over my bulky hiking boots. I've never had any regrets.
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No matter the terrain, these go-anywhere sandals are supportive, sturdy and virtually slip-proof. Plus, they are made to last. My current pair is about 8 years old and they are still going strong. We'll admit, the Keen Newport H2 isn't the most beautiful shoe you'll have on your feet—the company owns and embraces that fact! But there is a reason that the Keen sandals have endured for 20 years.
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These now-iconic water and hiking shoes come in women's, men's and kids' sizes and offer a wide, reinforced toe and an EVA insole with arch support for all-day comfort.
Their high-traction rubber soles are super rugged and offer excellent grip no matter what type of uneven or wet terrain you're traversing, and their lace-lock bungee lace system allows for perfect sizing.
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As an added bonus, the shoes allow for constant airflow, are quick to dry and perform both in and out of the water with ease. If you have any cliff-jumping on your agenda, the Keen Newport H2s were practically made for that!
Hikers love a good multi-tasking piece of gear and the current trend in hiking footwear is to ditch bulky hiking books in favor of functional, quick-drying lightweight shoes. Whether you're looking to minimize your gear or you just want a top-performing summer adventuring sandal, the Keen Newport H2 is the iconic piece of outdoor gear you need.
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