Keen Delaveaga

[Matt B.]

Originally Posted by emmarose

i kinda do think it matters what they look like... and i think it matters if they're water proof... my delas are entirely un-waterproof and they are so funny looking that the two year olds i work with make fun of them (they have been relegated to the classroom as work shoes)...

... it's a bummer because i think it is great what keen does for the disc golf community... very generous and very supportive, but unfortunately i can't stand 100% behind the product...

... they are comfortable, tho...

Unfortunately I have to agree with Emma about the Delaveagas. A very comfortable shoe right out of the box, and I personally don't mind the styling. But, the waterproofing is really inadequate, and after only a few months and less than 15 rounds of golf the soles on mine are already starting to come apart. The same thing I saw happen to a cardmate's brand new pair at Worlds.

I really, really appreciate the support Keen gives the disc golf community and their willingness to even manufacture a disc golf shoe and I currently own several other pair of Keen footwear which I love. Stick a Vibram sole on these babies and I'll be back.

[NWDiscer]

ok so now that winter has passed onto almost summer any new reviews on the Dela's or the Siskiyou are they or are they not waterproof??

[Pineapple]

The Dela's have decent water resistant properties? not really a water proof shoe. Mine also had an issue with the sole coming apart where I pivot on my follow through. Just used a little shoe goo and they seem to be holding out.

[Vector_2008]

Originally Posted by NWDiscer

ok so now that winter has passed onto almost summer any new reviews on the Dela's or the Siskiyou are they or are they not waterproof??

I have wearing my Dela's for disc only since Sept. and they are holding up well. Still waterproof also. A much better shoe than the Milo.

[Bruce]

If you take care of them and don't expose them to high heat the water resistance holds up. Really just depends on the weather conditions though, about the only time my feet get damp is tall very wet grass, and many hours in it.

[NWDiscer]

Originally Posted by Bruce

If you take care of them and don't expose them to high heat the water resistance holds up. Really just depends on the weather conditions though, about the only time my feet get damp is tall very wet grass, and many hours in it.

So are you sporting any other Keens?

[Bruce]

Tryon's, Milo 2 (discontinued) , Siskiyou, Wasatch Crest Wp (discontinued), Wasatch Crest non waterproof (discountinued), hmm, a couple pairs of sandals, and I am sure I have some more...Names are just slipping my mind.

[NWDiscer]

Originally Posted by Bruce

Tryon's, Milo 2 (discontinued) , Siskiyou, Wasatch Crest Wp (discontinued), Wasatch Crest non waterproof (discountinued), hmm, a couple pairs of sandals, and I am sure I have some more...Names are just slipping my mind.

so what do you think about the Siskiyou vs the Dela's?

[Bruce]

Been a bit since I've worn them, but if I recall correctly. The Siskiyou felt like a heavier shoe, I like the tread pattern better for my throwing style and it was very durable. Though I liked the lacing system of the DeLa better, because I could get the front of the foot a lot tighter. The front section of the foot was a little wide for me for both, so for comfort while golfing the DeLa's I preferred.

Oh and this fall the DeLa's come out in more colors, they just lose the disc golf logo's on the shoe!

[NWDiscer]

Originally Posted by Bruce

Been a bit since I've worn them, but if I recall correctly. The Siskiyou felt like a heavier shoe, I like the tread pattern better for my throwing style and it was very durable. Though I liked the lacing system of the DeLa better, because I could get the front of the foot a lot tighter. The front section of the foot was a little wide for me for both, so for comfort while golfing the DeLa's I preferred.

Oh and this fall the DeLa's come out in more colors, they just lose the disc golf logo's on the shoe!

i was wondering when the new lines were do to come out, i think i may wait and see whats up. Thanks for the info.