The jury is still out... I have worn boat shoes for years and got hooked on my first Keen sandals a couple of years ago. Since then I have been looking for a boat shoe with the same comfort. I was excited to find the new Keen boat shoe! I can't say anything really bad about this shoe, but it hasn't become my favorite yet either. I didn't have right out-of-the-box comfort and the sole just doesn't seem to have that all day wear-ability and support of the sandals (I have two different Keen sandals). This may all change as time goes on,; other boat shoes take time to break in and become wonderful, I'll just have to see.

I have purchased many boat shoes and wear them all summer and also for spring trips south. I have two different styles of Mephisto Boat Shoes and also three styles of Sperry Boat Shoes including the two-eye deer skin lined model. I also must admit that I am a Keen Shoes Fan. As such, I was excited to see that Keen had finally made a Boat Shoe. I have to say these shoes do not disappoint. They are very well made and comfortable. They have a typical non-slip sole and generally look just like all my other Boat Shoes. The noticeable exception is of course is the toe-protection, which I can't wait to test out as the toe always gets scratched and scuffed on Boat Shoes. Sand, Rock, Boat gunnel, etc. and they all scuff the shoes. I noticed that there was one comment about the sole not feeling as sturdy as the "Sandals" and I would say that is because these feel much more like all Boat Shoes. I love the looks and the feel, and am very pleased with this shoe.

Nice boat shoe. The rubber toe is nice and will make the shoe last longer. The shoe laces are a light blue/greyish color that don't seem to match the rest of the color of the shoe. Other than that I like them a lot.