Despite being a relatively young brand (established in 2003), KEEN has gained a solid reputation not only for the quality and comfort of its footwear but also for its hassle-free sizing.
Do Keens run true-to-size?
Although it’s never guaranteed 100%, KEEN footwear does a pretty good job fitting as expected. The brand follows a rather straightforward US sizing scheme in which a full size is 10 mm and half size is 5 mm.
Still, our feet are all unique in their shapes and sizes and they also keep changing over time (even past childhood). That’s why it is essential to have your feet measured at least once a year. It’s much easier than it seems. Follow our 3-step guide KEEN Targhee II.
KEEN men's and women's size chart
KEEN vs. Merrell, Oboz, and Teva
Another great thing about KEEN is that its sizing scheme corresponds to the ones from other popular outdoor brands such as Merrell, Oboz, and Teva.
|
Foot length (mm) |
KEEN |
Merrell |
Oboz |
Teva |
|
Men’s US sizes |
||||
|
260 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
|
270 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
|
280 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Women’s US sizes |
||||
|
230 |
6 |
6 |
6.5 |
6 |
|
240 |
7 |
7 |
7.5 |
7 |
|
250 |
8 |
8 |
8.5 |
8 |
How KEEN boots, shoes, and sandals fit
KEEN itself gives a few important recommendations when it comes to the fit of its footwear. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- Shoes and boots with the eVent and KEEN.Dry membranes tend to have less volume in the toebox, so it may be necessary to get half-size bigger.
- Expect a snugger fit in trail current shoes and hiking footwear and a more accommodating one in shoes and boots for urban trekking.
Original fit vs. Contoured fit
Although both variants are made to fit snug in the heel and midfoot, the Original fit offers more space in the forefoot as compared to the Contoured fit.
According to the brand, the following KEEN models are built with the Original fit:
- KEEN Newport
- KEEN Targhee II.
You can learn more about each KEEN shoe, boot, or sandal on our respective product pages. We gather all available information about each product’s fit and sizing to increase your chances of ordering the right one.
Follow the links below to find your KEEN shoe:
KEEN footwear for wide feet
Even though the majority of KEEN models come in a regular Medium width, some have been released in the Wide version as well.
If you are looking for KEEN sandals that accommodate wider feet, choose the ones with bungee laces. This elastic closure is easy to regulate and it helps to cover broader feet. Here are some KEEN sandals with bungee laces:
