Keen Chamonix

This is my first pair of Keen shoes. I have narrow feet and have steered away from them after trying on a pair of sandals a few years ago (which were huge on me). I saw the Chamonix on Backcountry and thought that they looked unique and somewhat narrower than the typical Keen. I took a chance and ordered them in my regular size, 8.5. These fit wonderfully and don't feel too wide. My heels do slip up in the heels when I walk, but has not been a problem after wearing them on an almost daily basis for a month since I've gotten them (no blisters or pain) and this always happens when I wear slip on shoes. These are supposed to be waterproof, but I sprayed them with a waterproof barrier just in case. I have one issue with the Chamonix, which is that the soles have no traction! I have almost face planted quite a few times when dashing for a train, or even just brisk walking. Despite this issue, I will continue to wear them because they're some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I bought some traction stick-ons and hope that will do the trick.
Pros: Comfortable, Warm (with plain cotton socks),
Waterproof (so far anyway), Cute style Cons: Lack of traction on the soles

I wear Keen on a regular basis. (Keen Newports are the only shoes to hold up all summer, through scorching sun, puddles and miles of use.) However, Keen Chamonix are a different beast starting with the fit, which is very snug but comfortable. Because most people are familiar with Keen sandals, such as Newport, Napali and Laguna, they perhaps expect a shoe their foot has room to move in. Chamonix is not that shoe. Its sole is also less rugged than other Keens. It is, however, good looking in a Hobbit/Elf sort of way, which is why I fell in love with it. Boldly ignoring everyone's posts to order half a size larger (I sneakily had tried them on at a local shoe shop prior to ordering online at great savings), I ordered my usual size of 7.5. The shoe fit, but the snigness took some getting used to. However, I love them. They are comfy but best worn indoors or at casual occasions. I have a feeling they won't do well on the trail (lack of support being a concern) with their thin sole, which is why they get 4 out of 5 stars. That's what wool socks and Newport's are for...

Ordered these for my girlfriend for xmas. She's usually in between a size 7 and 7.5 so I bought her a 7. They fit, but were snug so we got her a 7.5 to compare. She wound up keeping the 7's as the next size up slid to much in the heel. I'm guessing the shoes will loosen up over time.

THEN, my mom saw them over the holidays and liked them so I bought her a pair as well. She tried on the 7's (my girlfriend's pair) and thought they were too snug. So, we got her the 7.5. She received them and had the same problem of them being too loose in the heel. Now she is returning the 7.5's for the 7's. The moral of this story...I think these shoes are supposed to be a little snug (especially before they are broken in), so don't be too concerned if they are.

I bought these shoes because my daughter has a pair and bragged about them constantly. I actually bought them in brown and black and bought her the black ones for Christmas because she thinks they are so great. I just started wearing mine and agree with her. I've already received compliments and I find them to be very attractive and comfortable. I think they are a nice looking casual shoe. I would definitely buy them again.