I loved the look of these sandals and KEEN said they are fit for adventure, so I wore them on a hike to a waterfall in Costa Rica. The hike was advertised as “moderate” and I thought my new shoes would be perfect for the job without them getting beat up, silly me. I would say a Costa Rican “moderate” is an American “strenuous. ” We were going down stairs that were rickety boards nailed into trees, climbing over huge vines, sliding on muddy or alternately rocky terrain. And the actual rope guideline to drag yourself against a savage current and hoist yourself up on boulders to get to the waterfall was a struggle to say the least. Not only did my Rose Sandals get me there and back, but they dried quickly, looked brand new and I was able to wear them out to dinner later that evening. And two years later they still look brand new!
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