GEAR | Love The Water? You’ll Love Keen Uneek Sandals!

May 8, 2016 Shell Robshaw-Bryan

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What we tested

Keen Uneek Sandals
Flat cord or round cord versions available
Supportive heel strap
Interlocking cords
Bungee locking system
Anatomical foodbed
£79.99 from Keen Footwear

The Lowdown

There’s no denying that the design of these shoes makes them stand out. Made from two lengths of flat or round bungee cord, these sandals are available in heaps of different funky colour combinations, and are available for both men and women.

Looks wise, initially I wasn’t sure what I thought of them, but the more I’ve worn them, the more I like them. They are light and comfortable and as we’ve been basking in some lovely weather here in the UK these last few days, apart from a night out, these sandals haven’t left my feet!

I struggle with open summer shoes and sandals, as I have dodgy arches, and can usually only wear Birkenstock’s which have a supportive footbed. However, they aren’t great for walking long distances, and they just aren’t practical enough for setting up camp and general every day use.

The Keen Uneek sandals are extremely comfortable, and thanks to the anatomical foodbed, are comfy to wear, even for me. The bungee cord is adjustable, which makes for a great fit too. The website warns that they run a little small, advising to go a 1/2 size up when ordering. I’m usually a size 6 however and these fit perfectly in a size 6.

The Verdict

I love the vast array of colour options available, and whilst I like the light gray and lime green version I was sent, I’d probably have opted for something a bit brighter given the choice.

I can see me wearing these all summer long as they give me the support of a closed shoe and orthotic insert, but the coolness of a sandal. For summer camping, kayaking, walks and visits the beach I will definitely be wearing/packing my Uneek sandals, as they are just so comfy and versatile and I’ve grown to love their quirky looks.

The only downside I have found after 18 months of wearing them, is if you are walking on a beach with small pebbles on, they get inside the shoes and you’ll end up having to take them out to shake the pebbles out.

Edited to add: 18 months on and they are still my shoe of choice for all beach and water based activities, check out me kayaking in them below just last week (August 2017) – they still look great too!

Two years on, kayaking in my KEEN Uneek shoes

A big thank you to KEEN for providing us with the featured product. We were not paid for this review.

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Shell loves all things travel and outdoors and is a nature-loving, comfy-camping kinda girl. Shell started the Camping with Style blog after a serious snowboarding accident which left her with a broken back. Despite this she used the outdoors and healing power of nature to aid her recovery and she continues to spend time outdoors whenever she can.

From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.

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