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These are perhaps the MOST comfortable shoe I've ever worn. The insoles -- if you get one of the pairs that actually have the leather insole -- have a great shape if you want arch suppert and overall great insole support. If you end up with a pair with the yellow insoles, you might be disappointed. I ended up with one pair of each to try on. There seems to be no way of knowing which kind you'll be sent. From other reviews, it seems like this is something that happens commonly. Both kinds of insole are removable. Curious as to why the pairs felt so distinctly different, I removed the insoles. The pair with the leather insoles have a yellow layer sewn into the shoe that has give and softness to it. The pair with the yellow insole have a hard white layer there. It's not just the removable insole that is very different and highly affects the feel and comfort of the shoe. The manufacture of the shoe itself is very different. You will most likely won't get the same comfort level with the pair that comes with the yellow insole even if you put in a better insole. Putting the leather insole into the shoe with the hard inside wasn't even the same feel and comfort. The difference in the insole (and I assume overall manufacture of the shoe) is a Keen thing, not an Amazon seller thing. I checked Keen's official website, and they picture the yellow insoles. Some other online "official" Keen retailers picture the leather insoles. The shoe tags show that the country of manufacture is the same. The model numbers are ALMOST the same... but not. The change in the manufacture of this shoe is not a good thing. If you order these shoes, I'd recommend buying from a listing that offers free returns. If you get a pair with the yellow insoles and are dissatisfied, you could return those and reorder in the hopes you'll get a pair with the leather insoles the next time. I don't think this issue is the fault of the seller. (Mine were both sold and shipped by Amazon.) I think it's probably that the seller has a stock that includes the old and the new manufacture batches and reasonably wouldn't know unless they were to open each box before they ship the shoes to the buyer. The pair with the softer part sewn into the shoe and the leather insoles get a solid 5 stars from me. The pair with the hard white part sewn into the shoe and the yellow insoles get a generous 2 stars from me.I bought these to replace my Keen Toyah from 2013 which (both brown and black) fell apart. I wore them everywhere in the winter. Due to Mortens Neuroma I find some Keen styles my most comfy shoes. It was hard to replace the Toyah. Presidio 1 was too utilitarian looking for me for a daily shoe. As others have mentioned, the footbed in this shoe is different than Toyah. Not as cushy, and more slippery. My leather padded inserts do not stay put. Strangely also is that the left insert is always black when I remove my foot...(the footbed is black). The shoe is comfy, but i do feel the terrain more (rocks etc). The biggest difference I have noticed now is the lack of tread. I used to be able to go off the sidewalk, scramble up hills, rough terrain, hike. I tried that with these during some heavy rain and it was like being on ice. Absolutely no traction and major slipping. These are NOT for hiking. They are NOT listed as a hiking shoe on Keen website. I will keep wearing these, but need to not wear them unless I am doing street walking. No hiking or exploring. They work for daily wear although I really miss my Toyah and wish I had kept the insert to switch out.I bought these looking for a great travel walking shoes. I returned them because the pair was too small. But I didn't order the next size up because I found them to be slightly too hard on the inside for my preference. The overall feel was clunky and hard. I bought a pair of dansko for walking and they are perfect. Still well made, but a more feminine look and softer feel with same amount of support.Great quality shoe and extremely comfortable!When I read some of the negative reviews on this awesome shoe I wondered if it’s the same shoe! There is nothing cheap about them....hate the laces however as they are so long I could tie two bows and double knotted three times and have to! See pic below which looks ridiculous so I’ll figure a way to shorten, not sure the reason for that but if I have to and they wear out I’ll simply replace.,,..there’s absolutely no plastic on or in these shoes except the tip of the laces, extreme good arch support, even stitching, great and sturdy rubber soles. Lots of room in the toe box for me at least. I honestly think it just depends on your shape foot in regard to many of the things mentioned in reviews in my opinion. I normally wear a 6 medium but maybe a bit on the wider spectrum of medium. I needed a warmer shoe for my walks before the snow hits and these will be them! I did go up half a size cause I’ll be wearing heavier socks but like so much am also ordering the 6 to wear with normal ones! That being said, the half size up on the one foot does slip up a little from that heel but not enough to cause blistering or pain. They are a firmer sturdier shoe unlike reg sneaks so take a little breaking in but the process for me has not been uncomfortable. I got the vapor color and love it, a mushroom color. Loved many of the colors but so many are not available it seems. I prefer a more rounded toe for plenty of toe room and these fit the bill!11/18 still love these but found the 6 fit the same as the 6.5, both are not tight ankle/heel area and slip some when walking but actually think for me thats a plus as ive tried shoes heavier construction as these and had to return cause too firm and exacerbated my hip bursitis. So the fact that my foot moved out of these a little in the heel works for me with no rubbing or blisters from. Others may not like the Heel sliPping tho. They are also great on packed snow.What happened to the leather insoles? Too bad.The change to some manmade sort has decreased the value of this shoe that I’ve lived in for 6-7 years. The new arch supports are not the same dependable material & construct. Sorely disappointed. I refuse to pay more for a lesser product. I reasoned paying $100 for a pair of shoes that were so comfortable & that lasts 3 or more winters was worth it. Had waited patiently for a new pair, and a new color. Returned my order with that inferior sole. Did I say disappointed? Yup.I ordered a UK 5.5 as many reviews stated the size was small and I have Clarkes shoes in a 5.5. I felt the Keens were generous in size and reordered in a UK 5 which is a better fit for me.The footbed is slightly hard and the instep slightly intrusive but they are comfortable all the same - I have not yet done significant mileage in them but am pleased with them so far.I already had a pair of Keen serious walking shoes which I wear a lot - those are a UK 5 and are smaller than the Presidio 2 in size 5. I would not recommend going up a size when ordering Presidio 2.I have bought Keen Presdio before and liked them. The Presidio II shoes I received were not up to the usual quality - blobs of glue showing, threads where stitching hadn't been finished properly but what I liked least was the quality of the leather. It looks 'dusty' and as though any mark would show.I walk 20,000 steps a day and recently have had great difficulty finding comfy shoes. When I first put these on they felt stiff but they were immediately great to walk in. I cannot recommend these fantastic shoes enough. I’ve now walked over 140,000 steps in these shoes, often wearing them all day. They have literally healed my feet. Thank you!Very good shoes and quality. I give only 4 stars because the width is medium hence a little bit wide at the ankles.Like the colour and really comfortable. Plenty of support.Arrived earlier than expected, very pleased
