Binding: Apparel Brand: Keen Department: mens EAN: 0871209253708 Fabric Type: leather Feature: Leather slip-on upper is water resistant with dual stretch GORE-TEX panels for easy-on comfort and security Label: Keen Manufacturer: Keen Publisher: Keen Studio: Keen
Features
Leather slip-on upper is water resistant with dual stretch GORE-TEX panels for easy-on comfort and security Boiled-wool lining offers warmth, natural breathability and odor control Removable EVA thermal footbed with heat shield silver film reduces temperature conductivity to keep feet warm Dual-density compression-molded EVA midsole offers shock-absorption and padding Patented rubber Toe Guard and wraparound heels protect feet and uppers against bumps and abrasion
After an epic powder day as you shuffle through the village back streets, the Keen Whistler Shoe for men keeps your foot in apres-ski comfort. The slip-on leather upper that is water resistant, sports dual stretch GORE-TEX panels that lets your foot breath in casual comfort after being clamped in a ridged box all day. As you turn the corner to the central plaza, the boiled-wool lining maintains warmth, and is enhanced by the removable EVA thermal footbed that kicks back BTUs with it's silver film heat shield. As you negotiate an ice patch, a durable temperature-reacting rubber outsole changes its traction firmness, so you won't spin out. Whether you wear the Whistler Shoe out for the evening or decide to go shovel snow off the deck, your foot appreciates being wrapped in casual winter comfort.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Great shoes, but the sizing is a little off & beware of the return policies Comment: I have owned three pairs of Keen shoes before I bought this model. In all cases, I've taken a size 11. Since I've never tried a pair of Keens that didn't fit I just assumed this time would be no different. I was wrong.
The size 11s were too big and felt like they were going to fall off my feet if I tried to run. So I sent them back to Backcountry for the additional cost of about $14. I figured the 10 1/2 would fit. So I went to Zappos and ordered from them since I could get them delivered in about 36 hours and I could return them at no extra charge. These were too tight!
I'm not sure what the problem is, but it looks as if I can forget buying this specific model because they just don't fit.
For many years I've worn a pair of Salomon Snowclogs. They fit perfectly - size 11 - and kept my feet warm even on very cold days. But they wore out and I got tired of how they looked and I wanted to get Keens. No can do. IME, when it comes to winter slip-ons, the Salomons might not have looked very good, but they're the best shoes I've found so far.
The Whistler uses a slightly heavier tread than any of the other Keens I've used. Maybe there are some other differences as well. My advice is to not assume that just because you've worn size x Keen shoes before that these will fit you as well. You'll need to try them on first somehow . . . or purchase from a vendor that offers free return shipping. I had to learn that lesson the hard way.
If you find that they fit fine then you won't be disappointed. The Whistlers are solidly built, are very comfortable (like all Keen shoes) and look as if they'll last longer than other Keens because of the heavier tread. I know that if they had fit I would I have kept them.
