Highland CreekRiptide 2 - Men's Closed Toe Outdoor Hiking Water Sport Sandals

I was looking for closed heel, hiking-boots like sandals and I came across with them. They are beautiful and of good quality too. also have a aapr of keen's but these are always my go-to sandals when I go out. But I have 2 comments. Both are about the insole insert. The insole insert is made of memory foam. So it is very comfortable. But it absorbs sweat easily and causes a bad smell in no time. I take them to and wash them several times during the summer. I think the material needs improvement. Also the insole insert is attached only at the back with double-sided tape. So it means when you are taking them out, the front of the insole comes back and lies crumpled in the sandal. When you are wearing them back first, you need to push the front of the insole back in place. This is a hassle. If they could address these issues, you would have the perfect sandal..

I bought these in the early spring of 2024 to replace a raggedy pair of Keen sandals. They looked well-made to me and were considerably lighter than me Keen's. I wear a US size 10.5 and bought a size 11. I noticed right away how snug they fit, yet were very comfortable. My feet always slid around in my Keen's while walking on inclined surfaces but not in these sandals. Like several reviews mentioned, the insoles were thin and tended to come out when removing the sandals. That is an issue, but was minor in my opinion. When the insoles started to develop small bulges near the toes, I ordered a pair of Dr. Scholl's insoles for $3.50 and cut them to fit. Worked like a charm! I've had these for over a year now and there's no noticeable wear on the soles or anywhere really. I'm really happy with these sandals and would definitely recommend them. Even with the minor insole issue, I'm giving them 5 stars for comfort, quality, and durability. I may order another pair to have on hand in the off chance they aren't available in the future!

My husband loves these he says they are super comfy he loves the color, they are lightweight and fit perfect. My only complaint is not the product but the delivery as they kept saying my address could not be found. But its a minimal complaint the product itself is great.

Very comfortable shoe. Great fit.

Comfortable

The shoe fits and looks like a wide or extra wide, and even the lacing is set up for a very wide shoe so pulling on the laces will not matter. This detracts from support and functionality. So if you are looking for a "flip flop" type of fit rather than a flexible fit that includes the stability for trails, general walking or light hiking, this wide fit may frustrate the purchase unless you have very wide feet to begin with.I have worn many sandals like these over the years but got these in a hurry before a trip, so I won't be able to return them because I wore them outside. So while I regret the purchase, it was on me not to return them immediately.All said, the quality is good and the shoe is likely very durable.

I’ve been using the Vibram brand and these were less expensive and better. Bigger footprint which helps. They hold up very well. Ditch the insole if you plan on hitting the water though.

Pros:* Vibram-like sole for better traction* Comfortable fit- feel like they are a half size too large which may add to the comfort factorCons:* Unable to secure the bungee laces on both shoes- the plastic piece does not secure on the bungee laces to tighten for trail hiking which indicates poor quality control* The multi-layer cap toe is separating from the uppers on both shoes so there appears to be a manufacturing flaw as well. See the picture posted by a Santiago on 30 OCT 2023. I had the same issue with both shoes.Bottom line:* Probably ok for walking around the block* Not rugged enough for hiking* QC and Manufacturing issues after 4 weeks of useI bought these on 15 MAR so have not even had them for two months. Probably didn't start using them until 1 APR. Would return them but the deadline for returns has passed.