Seems most don't like this purple color, I but I LOVE IT, and especially the black treaded sole; I think they're FUN. But MOSTLY I wanted an easy walking sandal for summer that would withstand a little rain n water, and THESE ARE DESIGNED for that, as well as light hiking in lightly wooded areas, through puddles, etc... BUT THEN, they are also PERFECT for trekking into TOWN. I find the arch support PERFECT; so comfortable, and the grib of the tread is SO great that you feel secure and know you won't slip. They have amazing adjustability of all 3 straps that snug my low-volume, narrow heeled slim feet. Heel strap felt iffy, but upon walking w serious pace, they keep my foot sufficiently in place.I haven't tested them for 'hiking' but have walked the trails of Prospect Park at a nice clip and the airy-ness and sprint n comfort were JUST A DELIGHT. I tried the 6.5 and then 7 as my toes were a tad close to the edge. BOTH work, and I may just buy up whichever sizes are on sale. So far I have the purple, the black *.5) and spicy orange (in 7) . I am SO excited to have summer sandals that will keep me cool, comfortable and protected and SECURE should I encounter rain or wanna do some unlikely, though adventurous traipsing through creeks n streams down the road.GREAT GREAT GREAT sandals. I LOVE THE HEEL LIFT, as well....It's very subtle, but provides much appreciated support and CUSHION underfoot . PLEASE, KEEN, do NOT DISCONTINUE THIS SANDAL, and PLEASE NEVER EVER ABANDON this amazing ASTORIA WEST style which I've now seen in a closed sandals and the Uneek; it is PERFECT for those w slightly narrow foot shapes, who also enjoy and or BENEFIT from the heel/sole height.Finally, please forgive my messy, crack-heeled, unwieldy, band-aid-covered toes... I hadn't planned to take pics, but was in such bliss as I wore them out to the Park for their inaugural run, that I threw caution and vanity to the wind.
