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Fit Tip
Fit Tip for the Women's Portola Shoe: Keen shoes run a half size small. Most customers size up for an appropriate fit.
Description of Keen: Women's Portola Shoe
Altrec.com Product Description:
Sneaker styling goes upscale and functional in Keen's ultra-cool Women's Portola casual shoe. At first glance the classic flat lace design looks like a vintage tennis shoe, but look closer and you'll see refined suede leather with only a little canvas running around the bindings. Everything is waterproof so you don't have to hassle with being caught out in a little rain like you would if you were wearing the old-fashioned stuff. Up front you'll spot Keen's patented toe bumper on the Portola, but beneath it all is the proven high traction outsole normally reserved for the popular Bronx shoe design. If you're looking for a shoe that keeps the "fun" in "functional," the Keen Portola is a perfect fit for any varied casual wardrobe.
- Durable waterproof leather upper
- Suede uppers feature canvas bindings
- Comfortable and supportive metatomical footbed
- Classic and fun flat lace design
Customer Reviews (58)
Keen: Women's Portola Shoe - 58 Reviews
Rootie - 2007-02-07Love Keen! This pair is my eighth pair of shoes by Keen. The first day I wore them they were comfy. I did feel a slight dig on the back of my ankle, but the next day none and I wore them 10 hours the next day. I just think they needed to relax! Highly recommend! I love keen!
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Patricia Akstulewicz - 2007-08-27Fantastic Product The Portola shoe is extremely comfortable. I purchased a pair four months ago and purchased my second pair last week. This shoe is worth the pricey dollar for the comfort and quality. I hope they never change this model. Note: You need to order 1/2 size larger than normal in the Portola shoe.
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Carly - 2006-05-01Great shoe! I stand on my feet for most of the day and these shoes are very comfortable and supportive even with my very high arch. I also get compliments on them from friends and co-workers who get a kick out of their "unconventional" look.
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C. Ebsworth - 2006-09-14Great everyday shoes. I love these. They are stylish, yet practical and comfortable. Kind of like the "saddle shoes" of the 50's.
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2008-02-24Love my new Keen's! I just do. I had always heard great things about Keen shoes and finally bought myself a pair. Took them on a trip to Vegas where I ran up and down the strip all day and night for three days straight. Never had a single ache in my feet whatsoever. They are super comfy and I think just adorable. Great purchase made even better by the price and service I got here at Altrec!
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2006-09-26COMFORTABLE A very comfortable and wide shoe. Just what I was looking for.
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2007-11-29Nice shoes and comfortable, too, although I had to make sure not to wear them more than a few hours the first couple of times - they are roomy (once you order a half size up), but I think they're a little hard on the heels and ankles and need "broken in". All in all I'm happy with my choice, though.
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2006-09-11Cute too! The overall comfort of the Portola is great. The only problem I had with this style is the hard backed heel rubs on my heel and I now have a blister. I am going to try the Presido or the Bronx style. They have the softer backs. But over all they are really cute and have a great footbed. Oh and I also had to order a half size larger.
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2007-10-22good shoe, make sure to get a size larger I really like this shoe, ordered a half size larger as usual, but even that wasn't quite enough.
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Lorna Mangus - 2007-08-16I love it Keens are great shoes! I own 2 styles and in each style I own 2 pairs--of different colors. Previously had the garnett color in the Portola. Decided to buy the black/shale so that I could wear them with more things. Get lots of compliments on them.
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2008-01-28Great shoes, great price I bought this shoe when it was on sale and am considering buying a second pair. I ordered my true size which is fine for me, however, I would recommend thick-ish socks for the first few wears as the sides rub a bit (at least on my foot). They're great as a casual shoe for traveling and city exploring!
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2006-03-16great!!!!!!!! What a relief to fine these shoes.. I was involved in a bad head on collison 4/8/05. I had almosy lost my right foot.Know shoe would fit me and very uncomfortable.........My sister bought a pair (oh how ughly!) Now I have a pair, they support my ankle and alot of room for the mashed toes. Even my othro Doctor love them and took the name down. Thank you so much for giving me pain free walking again,even though I'm still in reh, They sure help my balance.
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Trenna - 2008-02-26Cute & Great Service but ... ... Probably not for those with fibromyalgia or soft tissue issues in the feet & legs. The fit of the 8.5 was PERFECT (the 9 too big) on my usually 8.5W feet. Totally adorable, did make my feet look tiny. BUT they're so stiff no matter which way I laced them they caused immediate aching. But the support, fit, and style are so wonderful, and Altrec's service (through exchange, retry, return, and fast credit of what I spent) I will be ordering a softer Keen shoe from Altrec soon!
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2006-04-27can't stop buying them. I want every color I bought a pair to wear for work and liked them so much I had to get a pair to just wear on a daily basis. They are absolutly my all time favorit shoe
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Kathy C. - 2007-09-11Great, Comfortable Shoe Keen does it again with this Portola shoe. The fit is perfect for my foot as it gives you a nice, roomy toe area. I ordered 1/2 size larger that my Keen sandals and this is the correct fit. I don't even need my orthotics with this shoe as the insert has an arch. Excellent shoe; a winner. Now I have two pairs of Portola.
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2007-01-14love this shoe! I bought these shoes two months ago after hearing great things about keen shoes. I can not believe how comfortable they are. I am a long distance runner and have hard to fit feet, most shoes I can only wear a couple of hours then I hurt. I have now added these keens to my "shoes that work" list.
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2008-02-11great shoes I am always hesitant in purchasing shoes online in fear of them not fitting or not being comfortable. I ordered my Portolas in the same size as I always wear and they fit great. They are comfy and have lots of cushion and arch support. I did not have to break them in, I just put them on and wore them the whole day. Thanks Altrec!
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2006-04-15Great casual shoe - an adult sneaker Fit is just like other Keen's - comfortable! I like to wear them everywhere - they work with Khaki's for business casual, or jeans for casual casual.
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Becca - 2006-10-30Comfortable shoe I wore these the first time without any problems. All day and my feet never got tired. Shoes with the high portion at the back of your ankle raise havoc with me. These are great. Can't wait to try them in the snow and ice!
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Robert Garciaz - 2006-10-22snow clog this is my 4th pair of snow clogs and salmons are the best ive tried they other competors and hands down these are the best your feet never get tired they track well in the snow and wear like champs
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Melissa - 2008-01-19Very comfortable, and a great deal. I am very happy with this pair of shoes.And the price,for Keens, was very good,as well. I can wear these to work, where I am on my feet much of the day, nad the wide forefoot makes this a comfortable shoe.
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Ed Heaton - 2007-01-16My wife loves these I bought the Keen Portola shoes for my wife and she loves them! Her feet feel better than they have in years. She likes the look and wears them all the time. Great shoe, and a great price.
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2007-01-19Cute & Comfortable ... These shoes are awesome, as comfortable as a tennis shoe and as cute as they can be. Great price too, Altrec is a great place to shop!
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2006-05-20Form and function Very comfortable shoe. I work on my feet 12 hours a day 7 days a week on all different types of floor surfaces and this shoe is non slip and very comfortable. Looks good too!
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2007-09-19Very Cool Cool shoes. i got a little bit of a blister when I first got them, but they are softening up beautifully. I have worn them a bit looser to help with the stiff backs and this works well.
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Elizabeth Phipps - 2006-10-19Great shoe after the break-in period. This shoe is pretty wide even though it says Medium. It's good for me since I have wide feet. I bought a half size bigger and they fit perfectly. The shoe is a little hard unlike a regular tennis shoe, definately not a sneaker since it makes noise on my hardwood floors. I think they need an insole for cushion. I wore them on a two mile walk and my feet were really sore on the bottoms from the hard soles. I wore them in the rain and they kept my feet warm and dry. I bought the black and really like the way they look with jeans. They are my "go to" shoe whenever I wear jeans and I'm definately buying a second pair in a different color.
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2007-08-13terrific cool shoe I got half size larger than normal and they fit great... very happy, love style and color.
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2006-05-14Great shoe Shoe was very comfortable. Wide around the toes and great comfort.
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Elizabeth - 2008-02-20These are great shoes! I like these shoes so much that I am just short of sleeping with them on.
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K. Jett - 2006-09-27These have typical Keen comfort in a new (very cute!) style. I am enjoying these Keens- I wear them almost every day! Great Fall shoes, and I've even gotten compliments on the way they look. These are also true to size. The only drawback (if it is one at all) is they are hard to get on and off. I am used to wearing the Keen Providence, so I don't usually have to mess with laces. It is far worth the trade-off though.
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Crystal Walls - 2008-02-29My favorite Shoes!!! Perfect for Duck Feet! I wear a size 6.5 and have a foot about as wide. Having this issue limits my shoe selection. I usually end up buying up to an 8.5 just to fit my duck feet into them. Keens are the best thing to happen to my feet! These are so cool and absolutely comfortable and they are really my size, I don't look like a dwarf in clown shoes. This was my first pair, I bought them about a month ago and have now purchased 3 other pair of keens! Please note, I do purchase a 7 because these do run small! I was worried about spending this much on a pair of shoes, but decided to take the leap and will buy keens and no other from now on!
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Martha K. - 2008-02-01Great shoe! Let me just say that I LOVE my Keen Portolas! Super comfy and roomy, and funky too. I'm not sure I really needed that 1/2 size larger, but they feel great on. I think the regular price is a bit much, but look for the sales!
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Colleen - 2007-01-14LOVE 'EM! I became a fan of the sandels when a friend passed some on to me, and even before i had any i was a fan of how they looked! but the fit of the Portolas couldn't be better - no break-in period at all, where you have blisters on your feet from new shoes. I feel that i got the best value here compared with other sites, and the shoes are excellent.
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2007-08--22 - 2007-08-22Love the shoe! I love these shoes! I have heel spurs and it was so painful to walk before I got these shoes. I have no pain in my feet now. They are incredible.
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2006-05-30great shoe - very comfortable Bought for my wife for Mother's Day and, while maybe not the most romantic gift, they are getting great reviews and worn a lot. Just as comfortable as the sandels! Don't forget to buy at least 1/2 size larger than regular size though.
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Vickie Tooker - 2007-08-30Wonderful! I had fallen in love with my Newport Sandals which were a recent purchase, so decided I would try another Keen shoe. When I found the Altrec website and read the reviews of women who had tried the Portola I knew I would have to try a pair. Then we took a trip to San Francisco and the only two pair of shoes I took were my Keens. Walked all over and never had foot problems, which I usually have. Thank you! And I ordered the 1/2 size larger as the reviewers suggested! I am sold on Keens! Comfort and support!
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2007-10-06Keen Portola These shoes were a recommendation from a coworker. They are quite possibly the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned. The heal is a bit high before breaking in, but once it does they're great. I would highly recommend.
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2008-02-05Great shoe They are very comfortable and seem very durable like all my keens. Very happy with them, but do seem to run a bit big.
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2008-01-21I really like these shoes. I ordered my regular size and they fit great. Plenty of room in the toe box. They did need a little breaking in, especially at the heel. Lots of support and are a sturdy walking shoe.
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2008-02-02I love these shoes! I normally buy shoes at a size 8 and sneakers at 8.5...everyone said to get 1/2 a size bigger in the reviews so I wasn't sure if I should get the 8.5 or the 9. I went with the 8.5 and I love them! I love to walk around the city and they are comfortable to walk with or run and keep my feet dry in crazy rainy weather! I targeted 3 pairs of shoes I would replace if these were as good as everyone said and they are! And they are cute! :)
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2006-09-30Review I love these shoes. My search is over - what a relief to have finally found the perfect shoe! They fit perfectly, are very comfortable, and even after working in them for 12 hours I don't experience sore feet.
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Heather - 2007-01-20Love these shoes!! These are my first pair of Keen's and I love them...very comfortable. Be sure to order a 1/2 size bigger just as the other reviews recommend.
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luke - 2008-04-23Nice Keen Cute and comfortable! One of the best shoes I've ever had.
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Beth - 2006-08-20Excellent walking shoe Great shoe - I wore mine all over London for an entire week. They were very comfortable and my feet never hurt. They are not the most attractive, but great for walking and using the subways, etc. I ordered 1/2 size larger than I normally wear, and they fit perfect.
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2008-07-01This is my second pair and I love them My feet can be difficult in terms of shoes. But this style is great for me, wide enough and comfortable to wear every day. I love the colours and plan to get another pair.
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chantal couture - 2006-11-04love'em perfect fit...casual, hip, sporty, would love some navy blue ones too!
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Rebecca Payette - 2006-11-26FAntastic fashion and comfort! Loved this shoe from the minute I slipped it on. The insole was very comfortable and the style was just Keen! Haven't reached for my other sneakers since. Great for a short hike or a trip to the store. I have very flat feet and this shoe gave me the support and room I needed. True to size too!
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2006-09-29Best Shoes I've Ever Owned I just purchased my second pair of Keen Portola's, and look forward to sporting them around town or at the office. They are extremely comfortable and practical, especially for those who spend long periods of time on their feet. There are some who will say the toe box makes your foot look chunky, however I have found the opposite. I wear a 9.5, and family members have noted this shoe makes my foot look smaller. If you are looking for comfort, Keen is the way to go for most people.
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2008-01-29Great! Very comfortable. No blisters. Shoes run wide. I ordered 1/2 size larger and was glad I did. Glad I bought these.
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2008-02-18Great shoe: cute and comfortable I love this shoe! I live in Brooklyn, where I walk all day. I need a supportive, comfortable shoe. This shoe is both. At the end of the day, my feet feel great. Plus, it is very stylish, as a dressed up kind of sneaker. I ordered 1/2 size bigger than usual, and they fit perfectly
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CHERYL JOY - 2007-09-26SANDALS ARE FINE. DISAPOINTED WITH SHOES. I HAVE 4 PRS. OF SANDALS AND 2 PRS.OF SHOES. I LIKE THE KEENS VERY MUCH, BUT DISAPOINTED IN THE PORTOLA I GOT MY GRANDDAUGHTERA LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO. ALL THE RUBBEER CAME LOOSE.
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Florence Smith - 2006-10-23The best! I injured my knee approximately 1 year ago. I bought orthopedic inserts that cost more than $300, however my Keen shoes are more effective! I removed all other footware from my closet and now have a collection of Keen shoes in a variety of colors.
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2008-01-13Awesome shoes Great shoes. I received a lot of compliments. Very comfortable. Great to wear outdoors in the cold or rainy weather.
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Abby - 2008-03-29Just like the energizer bunny, these shoes keep me going and.... Wow! What a cute, and comfortable shoe. I have suggested this keen to lots of friends. and we all agree on one thing. It's our favorite. Cute comfortable, and just like the energizer bunny we can keep going and going and going and going. LOL
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2007-03-25Indeed, very comfortable! Surprisingly comfortable for standing and walking all day long. And they're way more stylish than running shoes, which I used to always wear when I knew that I was in for a lot of walking. Was also pleasantly surprised that these worked SO well for my flat feet, since my friends who also own Keens (maybe they don't have Portolas?) have *real* arches.
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Lauren - 2008-04-08Beyond my expectations! I've been a fan of Keens for a while now, and had being eying the Portola. So comfortable straight out of the box. I have flat feet and usually have a hard time finding a good comfortable shoe that won't give me problems - the Portola was just what I needed.
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Beth Katz - 2008-03-10Women's Keen Portola shoes I love just about any Keen shoe whether it is closed toed, such as this one or sandal type. This purchase was my first Portola shoe and I found it to be a bit stiff on the sole surface. I inserted a gel cushioned insole which did the trick to soften the walk.
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A Watson - 2007-09-23Unbelievably comfortable I own a restaurant and am running around all day. I will never wear any other shoe while working!!!!
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