KEENMen's, Targhee III Waterproof Mid Hiking BootsLeather Working Group

I've been buying Keen's for 16 years now and have gone through dozens of pairs of their hiking shoes. Lately, I have toned down my hiking, but I still like the Keen shoes for daily wear. I am a loyal Keen enthusiast not only because they make a great shoe, but once, in 2012, I had a pair of Targhee II that had a faulty eyelet that broke the first time I wore it. Keen promptly replaced the boots with no questions asked. That action by them made me a Keen customer for life.These Targhee III's are replacing another pair of Targhee III's that will now be relegated to yardwork only. These hiking boots have a relaxed feel - they are light and nimble (not heavy or clunky). I feel comfortable doing anything in these boots and that is why they are what I wear 80% of the time. My wife wears a more, 'traditional', hiking boot and she only wears those on the trail because they do well on the trail, but aren't great anywhere else. These Keens are champs on the trail and perform well in most other situations as well.I love that they are waterproof and that the soles are grippy. I have never lost my footing because of my Keens. If you've never worn Keens before, the toe box is large and roomy. My feet are narrow near the heel and normal up front - these boots are snug on my heel and leave room for my toes.

These boots got used very lightly during the week, and extra heavy during most weekends for long hikes through Florida trails in sand, dirt, and mud.Good ankle support for versatile terrain, tread was never an issue, never slipped on wet rocks but I also didn’t test it often. Size I usually buy fit very well, 12w. A bit firm at first, but will break in.The pair lasted the 10 months with minimal care in cleaning (occasional brushing sand/dirt, keeping dry)Eventually the material started peeling and now the waterproofing’s compromised.Because of the waterproofing they run a little warm, but it’s worth the trade off on days after the rain not to have soaking wet feet.

Great boots! Warm, comfortable, wicks away moisture and short break in period. Holds my heel well while giving my wide feet room to move. Very comfortable is high praise from me. Foot comfort is job one for the rest of me to be comfortable! Great job Keen!

So far an ok hiking boot. Have used for less than half season. Changed the insole before ever wore. The insoles on these pricey boots were thin and worthless, so plan on spending even more for some cushion/ support. They fit nicely and are comfy for extended days now. My other complaint is the top lace hooks are too shallow . Only hold 1 wrap. Even most cheap hikers have a deep hook to double wrap which I always do to eliminate excess lace and holds more secure. Also should be 2 sets of hooks instead of just one. See if they hold up for this next season.

I've always liked this brand. They are very comfortable. The insole molds to your foot. Allowing a much more comfortable fit. They are waterproof. The sole is slip resistant, at least they feel that way. I've maintained traction even through oil. If you want great quality footwear these are well worth the money.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I went with this item because of product familiarity. As I have owned items from them in the past. But I was seriously disappointed when in only a few days of use the top section of the shoe where your toes meet your foot on the part of the shoe l, wore out and cracked eventually bending this part for normal walking started to fray and disintegrate. This making the shoe prone to water getting into and soaking my feet. The rest of the shoe was made well enough but this corner top side of the shoe in only a week of use made this pair of shoes unusable and I had to recycle them. I didn’t bother to complain although I should have so this company can correct this issue. As for join will be avoiding anything similar to this style with these specific materials in the future!

Great boot. Super comfortable. I have neuropathy in my left foot and most shoes irritate this by the end of the day, but these boots are so comfortable and supportive that I can wear them multiple days without any pain.I just wish there was a dress shoe that was as good as this boot.

I had these for six months but started getting bad after 5 months. I wear them day in day out as normal shoes. I'm sure they are not meant for that much use. I like Keen because they are the only shoes that the tread stays for a long time. They are comfortable. For heavy use I Guese that's not bad for high tops. I had a pair that lasted for almost year. If it gets worse, I'll try something else. I would love to be a Keen shoe tester. Photos are right and left shoes.