How Do Kids’ Keen Sandals Fit? – Let’s Compare the 5 Most Popular Styles!
Keen sandals are hands-down the most popular sandals for children to wear during the summer season. Parents love how versatile these sandals are since children can wear them to the beach, summer camp, go hiking, ride their bicycles, and walk for long periods of time as the sandals offer excellent support and durability. Some of the most common questions parents ask me at the shoe store that I work are: How do kids’ Keen sandals fit? Do they fit big or small? Should you get a half-size or a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size to allow for growing room? Let’s find out!
Don’t Make This Common Mistake – Get the Correct Pair of Keen Sandals
One of the most common mistakes that parents make is to generalize and assume that all Keen sandals fit the same way. There are several different kids’ Keen sandals styles, and they all fit a little differently. For example, some models will work best for children with narrow feet, while some others will work best for wide or extra wide feet.
How Do Keen Sandals Fit? – Keen Kids Sizing
Let’s take a look at how each Keen sandal style fits so you can order the correct sandal and keep your kids’ feet healthy:
➡️ Keen Newport
The Keen Newport is one of the most popular styles and can fit children with medium or wide feet, and is capable of accommodating the shape of children with high insteps. In this model, I suggest getting a half-size larger than your child’s current foot size to allow for the correct amount of growing room. Please note that if summer is just starting where you live, you should consider getting the sandals a whole-size larger instead, so your child can wear them for the whole summer season.
The Keen Newport is ideal for children who require extra support from their sandals. This style comes with a substantial outsole that helps cushion and support your kids’ feet.
➡️ Keen Seacamp
The Keen Seacamp can fit children with narrow or medium feet. As far as sizing is concerned, I suggest getting a half-size larger than your child’s current foot size to allow for the correct amount of growing room.
This model provides less support than the Keen Newport as it is more lightweight and flexible It is the perfect choice for children who don’t have any foot conditions but will be walking long distances during summertime.
➡️ Keen Moxie
The Keen Moxie works best for children with narrow feet and I suggest getting a whole-size larger than your child’s current foot size to allow for the correct amount of growing room.
This is one of the most fashionable Keen styles and my go-to one for children with narrow feet. This model is very lightweight and flexible, and while it doesn’t offer the same amount of support as the Newport, it still offers a good amount of support for your child to wear the sandals for most of the day.
➡️ Keen Elle
The Keen Elle is an open toe sandal that can fit children with medium or wide feet and I suggest getting a whole-size larger than your child’s current foot size to allow for the correct amount of growing room.
This style is less supportive than the Newport but more supportive than the Seacamp and Moxie.
➡️ Keen Motozoa
The Keen Motozoa can fit children with medium or wide feet and I suggest getting a whole-size larger than your child’s current foot size. This style looks like a sneaker and it provides the same support as the Keen Newport.
Best Keen Sandals for Kids – Find a Style That Can Fit Your Child’s Foot Shape
Below I have put together a selection of the best Keen sandals for kids based on my many years of shoe fitting experience. Disclosure: Some links in this post may be affiliate links and we may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) when you click our links and make purchases.
Keen Newport: Fits Medium and Wide Feet
- Order the shoe style Newport H2 by Keen on Zappos
- Fits medium and wide feet
- This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Newport H2 by Keen on Zappos
- Fits medium and wide feet (fits high insteps)
- This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Newport H2 by Keen on Amazon
- Fits medium and wide feet
- EVA insole with arch support for all-day comfort
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Newport H2 by Keen on Amazon
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Metatomical EVA footbed provides excellent arch support and cradles the natural contours of the foot
- Machine washable
- Eco Anti-Odor for natural odor control
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Newport H2 by Keen on Zappos
- Fits medium and wide feet
- EVA insole with arch support for all-day comfort
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Newport H2 by Keen on Zappos
- Fits medium and wide feet
- This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
Keen Seacamp and Moxie: Fits Narrow and Medium Feet
- Order the shoe style Seacamp 2 CNX by Keen on Zappos
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- Metatomical EVA footbed provides excellent arch support and cradles the natural contours of the foot
- Adjustable hook-and-loop strap with bungee closure for a secure fit
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Seacamp 2 CNX by Keen on Zappos
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- Metatomical EVA footbed provides excellent arch support and cradles the natural contours of the foot
- Adjustable hook-and-loop strap with bungee closure for a secure fit
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Seacamp 2 CNX by Keen on Amazon
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- Metatomical EVA footbed provides excellent arch support and cradles the natural contours of the foot
- Machine washable
- Eco Anti-Odor for natural odor control
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Seacamp 2 CNX by Keen on Amazon
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Moxie by Keen on Amazon
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Moxie by Keen on Zappos
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Moxie by Keen on Amazon
- Fits narrow and medium feet
- Metatomical EVA footbed provides excellent arch support and cradles the natural contours of the foot
- Machine washable
- Eco Anti-Odor for natural odor control
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Moxie by Keen on Zappos
- Fits narrow and medium
- Metatomical EVA footbed provides excellent arch support and cradles the natural contours of the foot
- Adjustable hook-and-loop strap with bungee closure for a secure fit
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal half a size larger than your child’s current foot size
Keen Elle and Motozoa: Fits Medium and Wide Feet
- Order the shoe style Elle by Keen on Amazon
- Fits medium and wide feet
- This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Elle by Keen on Zappos
- Fits medium and wide feet
- This internal support mechanism is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Motozoa by Keen on Amazon
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Metatomical EVA footbed provides excellent arch support and cradles the natural contours of the foot
- Machine washable
- Eco Anti-Odor for natural odor control
- I suggest that you get this sandal a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
- Order the shoe style Motozoa by Keen on Zappos
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Metatomical EVA footbed provides excellent arch support and cradles the natural contours of the foot
- Adjustable hook-and-loop strap with bungee closure for a secure fit
- Machine washable
- I suggest that you get this sandal a whole size larger than your child’s current foot size
How Do Kids’ Keen Sandals Fit? – Watch Video!
In this video, I provide a thorough review and size guide to help you find the perfect fit for your child. I will help you visualize everything you need to know about Keen’s sizing, comfort, and durability.
Contact Me for a Personalized Sandal Recommendation
If you are still unsure about which specific Keen sandal style might work best for your child’s foot shape don’t hesitate to contact me:
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Why Are Keen Sandals Considered the Best Summer Choice for Children?
Keen sandals have been the most popular type of sandals for the last 10 years. There is no other sandal brand that offers the support and comfort that these sandals provide, and parents love how they are practically indestructible. Your child will outgrow these sandals before anything happens to them.
All Keen sandals provide an internal support mechanism that cushions the child’s feet and significantly reduces the impact that the feet and legs take when they come in contact with the ground. However, if the sandals are not fitted properly, your child won’t get any of the benefits that the sandals have to offer. What’s even worse, you might end up creating all sorts of foot issues for your child’s feet such as blisters, calluses, and corns.
Let me know in the comments section below if you have any questions or if you already tried any of the Keen sandals I recommend tell me if you agree on how they fit or not.
Should I get the Moxie or the Seacamp for my child who has narrow feet? Thank you in advance for creating this resource.
Go for the Moxie, it’s narrower than the Seacamp.
My son’s longest foot measures a toddler shoe size 9 on the Brannock device. What size should I get in the Keen Newport? He has a wide foot.
Hello Melisa,
I suggest the shoe size 10, especially if you are in the beginning of the summer season. This will allow the correct amount of growing room and the Keen Newport works best for kids with wide feet.
Thank you Juan, this is very helpful!
The Newports in Little Kids are hard to put on but fit great. Are any easier to get kids feet into? Loved the Newport for toddlers!
Hello Erin,
I am glad that your toddler is enjoying the Keen Newports! If you are looking for an easier on and off shoe, I suggest this specific model: Keen Knotch Creek
Just wondering why some of the Keen links are not working?
Hello Emma,
There was a problem with the images not displaying correctly, but I believe it has been fixed. Please refresh your browser.
Hi,
My son has extra wide feet and has been wearing the Keen Newport H2 since he learnt to walk and has progressed through sizes 5-7. He has just turned 2 and needs to move to size 8 but I’ve noticed the size 8 has a much thicker sole and is considerably heavier than his size 7, meaning the sole is less flexible than the size 7. Is this normal or anything to be concerned about? He just seems a little ‘clompy’ running around in the new size 8’s.
Thank you!
Hello Emma,
That’s a great observation. The outsole of the Keen Newport is thicker starting at a size 8 because at that stage most children are walking more confidently and stable. Wit that said, if you notice that your son is having a hard time adjusting to the thicker outsole, you can always look for a different sandal that might be more lightweight and flexible. I do suggest giving your son some time to adjust to the new Newport style. If he doesn’t, I suggest that you take a look at this resource:
Extra Wide Sandals for Boys – They Do Exist!
Can you tell me how the Closed toe Little Kids’ Knotch Creek Sandal compares to the Newport H2, Including comparison of width? Thanks,
Pam
Hello Pam,
They are very similar. The main differences are that the Keen Newport fits a little wider and provides better support. The Knotch Creek is more lightweight and the holes along the side of the sandal are not as wide as the ones in the Newport.
Thanks for your help
I am happy to help!
what size in boy’s US sizing is a boy’s sandal that measures 6″ from front to back on the bottom of the shoe and
I also have another pair that neasures 8″ from front to bottom.
both pair are in excellent condition they are boy’s brown with orange stitching.
thank you so much for your help.
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Hello Julie,
The sandal that measures 6 inches is a shoe size 9, and the sandal that measures 8 inches is a shoe size 2.