Keen Targhee Ii Boot Review

Finding well fitting boots is crucial for the success of one s hike.

Keen targhee ii boot review.

My older mid hiking boots were coming to the end of their life unable to waterproof effectively giving me sore feet and so on so the hunt was on for a replacement. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. The downside of the moab is that it s heavy on mesh. Order a half size larger than you normally take in a shoe as keen tend to run a bit small.

I d read multiple positive reviews and was happy with the budget friendly price tag. Rack up the miles trek through puddles and keep your feet dry in the keen targhee ii mid waterproof hiking boots. I did a thorough search read the reviews and drew up the shortlist. 17 4 oz 493 3 g.

At the budget end of the hiking boot spectrum the keen targhee iii competes with the merrell moab 2 mid wp in a big way. The rugged outsoles bite into the trail and the mid cut height supports your ankles. Sounds very technical but let s run through it. The insoles in the keen targhee ii mid hiking boots for men come in the form of a removable metatomical dual density eva footbed.

The keen targhee ii is a hiking boot that despite shedding enough weight to put it in the lightweight hiker category still maintains a durable leather outer a heavy duty patterned sole for trekking through mud and a unique lacing system that allows users to customize their fit. View men s view women s quick answer. As always when reviewing hiking boots let s start with comfort. We favor the moab in our hiking boot round up because it offers improved stability over the targhee while still remaining extremely comfortable out of the box not to mention it s 15 cheaper at 135.

Keen men s targhee ii mid wp featured throughout and when seeing them at a good price ii bought. We recommend this boot for those with wide feet and those look. The sizing is different on these boots than on keen sandal models so while you can try your normal size 11 there is a possibility you will find them snug. This review focuses on the men s version of the targhee ii boots but the contents of this review can be applied to the women s targhee ii waterproof mid model as well.

In january i bought keen targhee iii boots for my portugal hiking trip in february. The keen targhee ii s have been found to run about a half size small for most people. I love the midnight navy color as it doesn t boast a shock of bright colors like my boots do yellow on brown. Keen targhee ii waterproof mid hiking boots.

No one wants to cut short an adventure because of blisters and discomfort.