KEENMen's Targhee II Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boot

The Keen Targhee II men's waterproof mid hikers are surprisingly light and extraordinarily comfortable, right out of the box. The lengthy lace pattern starts right where the toe box meets the boot body and extends well up the ankle, allowing for a fairly custom fit (or for thick/thin sock versatility). Personally, I would prefer one more set of lugs for the laces to make the fit even more adjustable, but that is subjective and the lace configuration works fine. The rubber soles are a bit slick when new, but once roughed up, are grippy and confidence-instilling. I don't know if they will hold up as well as the Vibram compounds I have on other boots, but so far, so good. The 4mm lug pattern is aggressive, but not to the point that you're digging walnuts and rodents out of them at the end of the day. The EVA midsole is solid but has some springy give to it. My feet felt stable, yet flexible. The compound does feel soft so durability may be sacrificed for comfort. Rock-hoppers might see some early damage. The ESS shank is also rigid but has enough give for us high-arched folks to feel okay. Because of my tall feet, I had intended to replace the dual-density footbeds or swap for my super-comfy Salewa beds, but the factory pads actually feel pretty good so I will give them a solid run.The fabric, leather, and "other" materials are all well-conceived and well-used. I am hard on boots and prefer few metal and plastic parts that can bend or break. The Targhee II's deliver with only two plastic lugs at the ankle and reinforced nylon loop/webbing elsewhere. The seam and gusset construction is all smart and highly-functional. Linings are soft and, so far, durable. Even the laces are really nice- typical Keen with an almost abrasive quality to them that helps them lock into lugs and stay tied.If aesthetics are part of your hiking musts, the s***ake/brindle combo is about as benign as it gets- brown and light brown with dark brown accents and a splash of black. Color, aside from the reflective stitching, comes from the yellow lettering on KEEN and WATERPROOF labels- not exactly flashy (save that for your speed hikers!). Touching on the waterproof claim- so far so yep. I haven't spent significant time standing in water up to the collars, but showers and serious puddle stomping- bone dry piggies! I do not engage in significant water-crossing so I do not have a need for more rigorous wet-testing. If, however, anything develops from testing by field happenstance, I will update my review.In summary: If you want a light, versatile, all-day hiker that will get you up the rocks, through the brush, and over the squishy stuff (rain or shine), I cannot imagine finding a better boot for under $200. Pictures are from one of 6 full days (virtually sun up to sun down) hiking/trekking through Ireland in my Targhees with confidence instilling footing, no wet socks, and exceptional comfort. Keep in mind- these are a general-purpose hiking option. They are not designed to be task-specific. If you spend 90% of your time in mud, in sand, on rocks, in snow, etc, get specific gear. If you want an excellent all-purpose option that will handle a reasonable amount of terrain/weather, get 'em.A couple of notes: - These boots are warm on warm days. They do not breathe tremendously well, but you only get so much breathability out of breathable waterproof linings/boots; especially those that employ lots of leather. - Although some other Keens I own run maybe a 1/4 size small, and notes on Amazon's storefront advise ordering 1/2 size larger, the Targhee II's I got are accurate in length. I ordered my regular size expecting them to start out snug, and break in for a better "my feet" fit, but they are a perfect, true 10.5 for me. In fact, since in most boots, I wish they made a 10.75, the Targhee II slightly wider than D girth (my opinion) allows my foot to fill the boot comfortably, with substantial side-to-side adjustability. I can slack the laces for a less constricting experience, or snug them down for more serious terrain and the fit responds perfectly.

I ordered size 13 based on the reviews that said they ran small. I wear a size 12 in regular shoes but have found that in boots I take a 13 in most cases. The 13 was almost to small. My toes could use another 1/4 inch to give some room but I'm OK with the 13. If I were going to wear think socks like winter socks I'd probably prefer a 13.5. I saw some reviews that said they weren't water proof so I took them out on a rainy day and walked into the water to check them out, no issues with water getting in. I even put my foot under a down spout to see how the tops would do and no water came in at all. I'd concur with the other reviews that said they are a bit hot but that's the trade off for have waterproof boots, I'm in Florida so it's hot here but I think they will be fine for wearing on limited basis while it's summer. I wouldn't want to wear these in Florida on a daily basis during the summer, I'm sure you could but that wouldn't be my preference.I haven't had them long enough to comment on the durability of them but I'm intending to use them on a Elk hunt this fall and want to make sure they are broken in before leaving. Looking the boots over they seem well constructed and I don't see any potential issues with the eyelets that some had mentioned. They are light weight and the seem to have good traction although I haven't had them long enough to really say for sure. The toe box has a good feel, plenty of room other than I'd like just a touch more length but I think it will be fine once I get some time in them.I have a pair of Merrell Vibram's that are 4 years old and are just about worn out but I really love them and have been the best pair or all terrain shoes I've had. I initially was just going to order a mid boot by Merrell but after reading the reviews on them decided to keep looking. End the end I'd say that boot the Merrell's and the Keen seem to suffer from at least some quality control issues. I didn't find any manufacturer who didn't have issues btw. So I decided to try the Keen's this time hoping to find a second manufacturer with good quality shoes, I'll be more than happy to go back to Merrell's at anytime.

Melhor bota no segmento trilha. Muito confortável. Durabilidade, robustez, muito satisfeito!! Tenho dois pares.

I have no hesitation giving this product 5 stars after using them on numerous hikes over the past summer. I ordered a half size larger than normal and found they fit very well. I would call these light duty boots, certainly handling trail walking in the mountains. The construction appears to be robust, as expected from having many pairs of Keens over the years. I had to replace the insoles to get adequate arch support. Haven't tried them in wet conditions yet but fully expect they will perform as advertised.

I purchased these boots for my husband who has some ankle and knee issues and they are PERFECT. Very sturdy and comfortable for him. Very happy with our purchase!

They were very comfortable and great shoes, but about two weeks after the 30-day warranty expired the loops that hold the laces in broke making it loose on the one side. For the price of the shoes I was expecting them to last a little longer than two months!

ya había tenido la experiencia con la versión de zapatos bajo, me incline por la versión bota debido al excelente agarre, la correcta amortiguación y porque en bota es mas adecuado para hacer montañismo