Our verdict
With its right amount of support, cozily warm and grippy soles, the KEEN Howser II is made of durable yet light materials. Despite its flaws, many users are pleased with its unceasing comfort that can be worn in and out of your home.
Pros
- KEEN Howser II
- Cozy warm
- Great foot and arch support
- Great for any activities
- Water-resistant
- Style of the KEEN Howser II
- Fashion-forward style
- Multiple colorways
- Lightweight
- Slip-resistant
Cons
- Great for any activities
Who should buy the KEEN Howser II
Top 28% in:
- You are after a sneaker with non-marking rubber outsoles, gored side panels, and removable footbeds
- You are after a sneaker with non-marking rubber outsoles, gored side panels, and removable footbeds
Style of the KEEN Howser II
You’d never guess these sneakers double as house shoes. They have a cool vibe that looks ready to take on the urban landscape. The shoes are best when paired with casual clothing such as shorts, leggings, or jeans. Dark colorways of these sneakers could pass for casual Fridays at work and can be worn with your chinos.
Notable Features
These toasty warm sneakers will keep your feet cozy throughout the winter season. The KEEN Howser II shoes have water-resistant nylon uppers with microfleece linings to give plenty of warmth even with bitter and biting cold weather. It has rubber outsoles with superior grip to prevent slips even on icy ground so you can wear these outside when going shopping or walking your dog. KEEN.cush PU footbeds with Cleansport NXT tech provide excellent cushioning while keeping foot odor under control.
History of the KEEN Howser II
The KEEN company was established by Martin KEEN in 2003 in Alameda, California. Born out of an idea of making a toe-protecting sandal, the KEEN company has grown quickly into a giant footwear and accessories business with sales hitting $140 million in just six years after first opening its doors.
The brand has since delved into manufacturing, not just sandals, but work cleats and lifestyle shoes too. The Howser II comes from their lifestyle collection. It is an updated version of the original Howser which, according to the company description, provides “sleeping-bag-like warmth to the feet.” The design has remained mostly the same as well as the specifications except for the Cleansport NXT tech feature that has been added to the footbed for natural odor control
