What's the perfect camping footwear? Look in your shoe cabinet, you'll see shoes for walking, another pair for hiking, shoes for boating, and shoes just for relaxing and being comfortable in. Combine all those shoes and you'll get your perfect camping footwear because at camp, you'll be doing all of the above.
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Keen Newport H2 is such a camping shoe-sandal. Is it a shoe? Is it a sandal? You can argue all you like, but no one will argue how comfortable the Newport H2 is.
For me, the feature that makes me choose the H2 as my official camping footwear is the thick sole in front. How many times have I stubbed my toes against a rock, or a picnic table, or hit the boat side when I slip (yes, as much as I love the outdoors, I am a certified klutz).
To read customers' reviews of the Newport H2, go here: Customer Reviews for Keen Newport H2
The sandal is also available for kids here: Kids Keen Newport H2
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