The Keen Newport Sandal has stood the test of time as the founding forefather of the whole of Keens Sandal range. It all began with this guy. It features Keens quick draw elastic cord lacing system for a secure & comfortable fit. Look out for the Keen. Protect symbol. This signifies that the product has Keens Patented Toe Protection, that keeps your toes safe. The hydrophobic mesh lining & waterproof fabrics result in a faster drying time if you do use these as a water sandal. Even the leather can be machine washed on a gentle cycle using a small amount of mild detergent, we would recommend Nikwax, & then allow to air dry. This is because Keen have developed this leather so it wont shrink, stretch or crack. To ensure all day comfort Keen have used a Metatonomical EVA moulded footbed for great shock abortion & cushioning. Metatonomical is a big fancy name that has been given to the internal support mechanism, it is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support that cradles the natural contours of the foot. The sole unit itself is quite stiff providing added stability & has been topped with a microfiber lining for further comfort. Keen set out to make a the a tough rugged sandal, what they actually created was the ultimate Man-dal! Compression molded EVA midsole Hydrophobic mesh lining Metatomical EVA footbed Microfiber footbed cover Multi direction lug pattern for increased traction Non-marking rubber outsole with razor siping Razor siping for enhanced ground traction Secure fit lace capture system Washable waterproof leather upper Keen. Protect, Keens Patented Toe Protection