If you're looking for a shoe that makes walking long distances over a variety of terrain feel like a walk in the park then look no further than Keen.

About Keen

Keen started by asking a simple design question: can a sandal protect the toes? After a bit of mulling over, the company decided the answer was yes and Keen sandals were born.

All Keen products are designed for the playground, and according to the company, a playground is any place without a ceiling.

Whether you're hiking, shopping, trail running, or walking along the beach, Keen ensures their sandals have superior fit, extra durability, unending comfort, and exceptional performance.

The BBB carefully researched Keen sandals and it is our conclusion that Keen delivers on its promises.

Quality

Keens are well-made, wear smoothly, and wash if they get too dirty.

Get prepared to be amazed by how long these things will last. They might not look brand new after awhile, especially if you wear your shoes hard, but they do hold their own in the aging process no matter how tough you are on your feet.

Fit

Keens fit nicely. They hug the foot snugly, but not enough to cause blisters. The sandals also breath well, which is nice on cutting down foot odor.

The rubber of the toe and sole does feel a bit bulky at first, but the design does an excellent job of protecting your feet. Plus, it doesn't take that long to get used to, and after awhile, you'll feel grateful for the buffer between your bare foot and some of the terrain you walk on.

Performance

No matter how much you walk in Keens, they grow more comfortable with each step. You can literally traverse islands, search up and down city streets, go from grass to gravel to cobblestone to wood to marble and never once does your arch, heal, or shin ache.

Comfort

There are websites and people out there dedicated to bashing Keens and the people who wear them. Why? Because a lot of people wear Keens. Why do a lot of people wear Keens? Because Keens are comfortable. Ignore the haters. There's nothing wrong with finding a comfortable shoe and wearing it.

The Ultimate Travel Companion

We recommend if you're going on vacation and are planning to sight see, invest in a pair of Keens. Otherwise you risk spending the entire time nursing blisters and shin splints.

The only drawback to Keens is the price tag. For a pair of sandals you'll pay anywhere from $80 - $100 plus, depending on the style.

They're Worth It

Keens have the best of both worlds. They've got the utility of a closed-toe shoe while offering the convenience, comfort, and style of a sandal. They're durable and feel amazing on your feet. They come in a variety of colors and styles, and you can wash them if they get too dirty. We wouldn't say Keens are the best shoes on the planet, but as far as utility and comfort, they're definitely at the top.

If you're looking for a unique fashion accessory that won't break the bank, look no further than a Swatch Watch.

Swatch watches are reasonably priced, durable, unique, and come in a variety of colors, styles, sizes, and prints to suit every kind of time keeping personality.

Swatch is a Swiss-based company, and the name Swatch comes from a contraction of "Second Watch." When starting out Swatch had a new concept for the time piece industry. They wanted their watches to be casual, fun, and disposable fashion accessories.

Introduced in 1983, Swatch quickly rose to popularity and became a fad that helped establish a decade. It was not uncommon in the mid-1980s to see someone wearing two Swatch watches or using them for other purposes like ponytail holders.

Swatch evolved from a fad to a serious brand by diversifying their product line and partnering with artists like Keith Haring and sponsoring and becoming the official timekeeper for out-of-the-box sports like beach volleyball, BMX, snowboarding, wake boarding, jet skiing, surfing, snow mobile racing, and freestyle motocross.

Long past are the days of the interchangeable watch faces and wristbands. Today, Swatch offers a comprehensive line of time pieces, including metal-bodied watches (the Irony family), diving watches (the Scuba series), thin and flat bodied watches (the Skin family), digital watches (the Touch series), and even an Internet-connected watch that can download stock quotes, news headlines, weather reports, and other data (the Paparazzi series). Swatch also launched Bijoux, a line of jewelry that specializes in bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendents.

Swatch watches are light on the wrist, stylish, and can take a lot of bumps and bruises. Most have a price tag between $50-$150, which allows you to buy multiple colors and styles for as much as it costs to buy one watch from more expensive competitors.

Swatch has numerous outlets all over the world, and their products can be bought on their website, which is clean, stylish, and easy to navigate.

Because of the low cost and durability, Swatch makes for excellent starter watches for children and offers a wide range of prints and styles in kids' sizes.

Overall, Swatch is an excellent addition to your wardrobe especially on days when you feel like livening things up. They're fun, affordable, and make you feel young again. A Swatch watch might not be the fountain of youth, but wearing one is certainly a blast from the past, and it's guaranteed to feel good on your wrist. What more can you ask for when it comes to buying a relatively cheap watch?

No matter if you want one for your wrist or your pocket, Victorinox Swiss Army delivers sturdy, quality and ruggedly-sleek timepieces you won't be able to survive without.

Pictured here is the Ladies Summit XLT. It's slender and stylish, without all the bedazzled nonsense that accompanies most female watches. It has a durable texture that will give you piece of mind knowing it won't break, snap, or snag while wearing it.

Swiss Army watches, in general, are not the most expensive watches on the market nor are they the cheapest. If you're looking to buy one, look to spend about $200 or more, depending on the model.

You can find a variety of Swiss Army watches at most department stores or at numerous online dealers, as well as on the Victorinox corporate website.

The Chrome Hearts brand blends luxury with beast, and the Chrome Hearts MAX sunglasses in black are sturdy, tough-looking, and feel amazing on your face.

Be warned: Chrome Hearts sunglasses are not cheap! (Price tags can near the $1,000 mark.)

The hefty price tag might be because the Chrome Hearts brand, in general, has been seen on celebrities ranging from Jamie Foxx to fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld.

Whether you want to add an up-and-coming luxury brand to your portfolio or just want a quality, well-built product for your face, Chrome Hearts gives you both.

What it won't give you is a helpful website. If you're interested in this brand, find reviews or visit dealers online because the corporate website has little to no information. Or better yet, visit a boutique.

Chrome Hearts Boutique Locations: New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Malibu, Las Vegas, Tokyo, Osaka, Harajuku, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Ginza, Korea, Hong Kong, London, and Paris

These pants from Desigual are unique, comfortable, and trendy. On first glance, the garment looks like a skirt, but after closer inspection, on-lookers will realize they're pants. They come in a variety of colors, patterns, and lengths, and we promise that once you put them on, you will never want to take them off. So, if you're looking for something that draws attention in a crowd but don't want to sacrifice comfort to do it, then get yourself a pair of Turco pants from Desigual.

$120 ($60 on ebay)

www.desigual.com

US Store Locations: NY, LA, Las Vegas, and Miami

The Grey Wool Fleck Women's Cordones are extremely comfortable, cute, and easy to put on. They go with most things one wears whether for an evening of fun or a 'no business meeting' day at the office. Plus, for every pair sold, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. Fashion with a heart. Now, who doesn't want to support that?

www.toms.com

$69.00

The Non-Iron Tailored Fit Dress Shirt with DOW XLA is an exceptional and versatile addition to anyone's wardrobe. We recommend getting one in black. Regardless of the color, these shirts fit nice, look crisp, and can be dressed up or down.

www.brooksbrothers.com

                                           $89.50

Although only available in Hong Kong and Singapore, Hiroshima handbags are a must-have for fashion-conscious consumers who value durability in their products. These bags are stylish, simple, and quality-made. They have a membership club for customers who have spent over $300 that guarantees 10% off all purchases. Plus, they will clean and refurbish all bags and wallets, free of charge, any time. There is no website for the company, but the bags can be found at a variety of online dealers. If you find yourself in Hong Kong or Singapore, check out one of their stores. In Singapore, Hiroshima is located at the Suntec Convention Center.

$200-$500 (and up)