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Overview

Who should buy the Keen Venice H2

The Venice H2 is a sandal for women. It is a perfect choice if you:

  • are looking for closed-toe footgear you can use for both summer and water hiking
  • want a pair of sandals that offers excellent grip on various surfaces

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Keen Venice H2’s razor-siped outsole

The non-marking rubber on the outsole is razor-siped to provide resistance against slipping. The thin slits across its surface render the rubber fairly grippy over muddy, slanting, and wet surfaces. 

KEEN Venice H2 outsole

This feature maintains a strong foothold of the hiker over challenging grounds, thereby preventing slippage and reducing the risk of injury. The material is also durable and resistant to abrasions.KEEN Venice H2 toe bumper

The outsole extends to the front to form Keen’s patented toe bumper. It protects the forefoot against rocks and roots.

Underfoot support features of the Venice H2 from Keen

The midsole features the compression-molded ethyl vinyl acetate (CMEVA) layer along with the metatomical footbed of reduced stiffness. The combination provides comfort, responsiveness, and the needed flexibility to adapt to the natural foot shape and its movements.

KEEN Venice H2 midsole

The midsole layer also has a TPU shank for stiffness. It protects the underfoot from obstacles such as rocks and protruded roots on trails.

KEEN Venice H2 footbed

KEEN's metatomical footbed is anatomically designed to provide support. Built around the entire shape of the foot, it has an emphasis on the first metatarsal joint of the big toe. It is embedded with a pro-biotic technology--Cleansport NXT--which controls odor.

Keen’s polyester webbing and hydrophobic mesh combo

KEEN Venice H2 mesh upper

The upper features a polyester webbing and hydrophobic mesh lining. The combo dries faster than nylon and renders the hiking sandal suitable in moist environments. Moreover, the V-Strap forefoot ensures the additional flow of air through the upper for keeping the foot comfortably cool and dry.

Bungee lacing system

KEEN Venice H2 bungee

The bungee lacing system distributes the tension force in the upper instantly. This mechanism allows the laces to adjust with the upper and flex with the foot naturally. The heel loop facilitates wearing of the multi-sport sandal.

KEEN Venice H2 pull straps

Facts / Specs

Weight: Women 255g
Base model: KEEN Venice
Use: Water hiking
Features: Closed toe, Eco-friendly / Lightweight
Width: Normal
BRAND Brand: KEEN
Construction: Closed toe, Eco-friendly

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Author
Paul Ronto
Paul Ronto

Over the past 20 years, Paul has climbed, hiked, and ran all over the world. He has summited peaks throughout the Americas, trekked through Africa, and tested his endurance in 24-hour trail races as well as 6 marathons. On average, he runs 30-50 miles a week in the foothills of Northern Colorado. His research is regularly cited in The New York Times, Washington Post, National Geographic, etc. On top of this, Paul is leading the running shoe lab where he cuts shoes apart and analyses every detail of the shoes that you might buy.

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