KEEN Men's Targhee 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
KEEN Men's Targhee 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
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| Dimensions: | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 680.39 Grams |
| Model: | 1017346 |
| Manufacture: | Keen Adults – US SHOES |
| Composition: | Leather |
| Department: | Men's |
| Dimensions: | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 680.39 Grams |
Love the expanded toe box. Lots of room to move the toes while feeling supported around the whole foot. Also, I was pleasantly surprised by the arch support. Very comfortable and ergonomic fit.
My son says these are the best ever…. he is a dog trainer so he works outside everyday of the year. Waterproofing wise he says these are the best. The new style is not as good!
Perfect boot. Great fit, wide, accommodates my bilateral severe bunions for as long as I want to hike. Great arch support. Great ankle support. Better than DOZENS of other boots I’ve tried. I ADORE these boots.
My husband has keens and really likes them. I’m a woman with a number of foot issues so have to choose my boots carefully. I wear a sz 10W women’s shoe and bought these in a men’s 10.5W to wear with heavy socks. I’ve worn them hiking in the woods with the dogs in the slush and snow. I also use them to do chores around our hobby farm. Very satisfied and would highly recommend.
I have wide feet, and usually have issues wirh blistering and my toes ramming the front of the boot on downhills. For me, Keen’s bigger toe box and wide size (they run true to size btw) solved those issues. These are extemely well constructed, and the tread patten grips all manner of terrain. They are waterproof…I was doing stream crossings yesterday and a couple times got in water almost to the top of the boot …with wool socks my feet stayed dry. You can also adjust the laces by zone for depending on your foot and the terrain you are on.
I ordered 6 pairs of various size and brand hiking boots to try on including these Keens Targhees II, Merrell Moab 3 Mid, Columbia Crestwood Mid, La Sportiva Ultra Raptor. After trying all, I knew immediately when I slipped on the Keen and walked across the room that these were the ones. I wear a 8.5 men’s in most shoes. I ordered 8.5 wide and the fit like a glove. I’ve done a couple small hikes if 4 and 6 miles and no discomfort or pain whatsoever. These are so comfortable I’m replacing my everyday OC walking shoes with these.
The comfort of the shoe is perfect. I suffer for feet issues such as plantar fasciitis and I have to say the arch support, the heel support. The comfort and the shock absorbing of the shoe is perfect for me. I have a very narrow foot and so it’s inches up just right. Waterproof yes I have walked across creeks that are three four inches. My foot stays dry. I have to say my feet stay very warm and I do not have to wear thick socks. They are durable. I have walked through many rocks sticks, mud gravel and the soles are still intact. Very well made material. Super pleased with the comfort and the durability
I have been buying these same boots for going on 10 years now. They are comfortable and I use them for work where I am on my feet 10 hours a day. The boots usually last me around a year.. They would last me even longer but the point of replacement comes from the soles and heals wearing down. I have never worn through any of the leather the boots are made of. If the sole lasted more then 1 year I would give this a 5 star plus!!
Excellent product, I work in agriculture in water and fertilizer and they need to go through quit a biting, and so far they are. Very comfortable and true to size, after 4 month they feel apa
These are good looking shoes that perform their duty – no slipping and sliding on steep or wet ground. Very sturdy. Great ankle support.
Was on time and true to fit. I ordered wide, but they sent medium. This is the only gripe I have. I’ve owned several pair of Keens and knew that the fox is wider than any other shoe, and sure enough, they fit perfect and are as comfortable as a tennis shoe. Hope they last longer than some reviews I e read. I will only be wearing these on weekends, but some of my weekends I get dirty, so we’ll see.
Finally a pair that fit my feet fairly well. Just a tad snug but think they’ll adapt especially from other reviews. They’re a tad heavy on your feet but they’re hiking boots not bedroom slippers. 90% of to be time I’m barefoot and it may just be me. They’re not as good as my Vasque boots were but parting with old shoes is like giving away your dog (no, not that bad). So while I don’t think they’re five stars for me…there’s nothing wrong with them at all. Put them on immediately after you get them and give them a week and if they’re for you great if not send them back. Clothes by mail stinks…. we’ve gone full circle back to when my clothes were mail orders from Sears Roebuck and delivered a week or two later to a stire pick up counter. Give me 20% off and I’d take that again (well over Amazon’s “two day delivery” and any semblance of customer service that are not happening much these days).
Good boots just not perfect.
ya haba tenido la experiencia con la versin de zapatos bajo, me incline por la versin bota debido al excelente agarre, la correcta amortiguacin y porque en bota es mas adecuado para hacer montaismo
No dislikes with keens I’ve had at least 10 pair of these boots . I work in every day and use them for hiking in smokie mountains. Great for rocky conditions great grip on wet rocks. I would wear these on a trip right out of the box they’re that comfortable.
I hope these boot last, (lots of reviews about them failing / wearing out quickly) but to be honest even if they only last 6months I likely will just throw them out and get a new pair b/c they are perhaps the most comfortable supportive “sneaker-like” Hikers I have ever owned.
I have wide feet (11EEE- 12.5 EE depending on MFG), and most hikers I have tried either fit my heel/mid-foot well are too small in metatarsal & toe box or they have enough space in the metatarsal & toe box but the rest of my foot feels “loose” esp. in the heel.
These boots (in 11W) however are perfect for my feet , they lock in my heel like a firm (almost rigid) boot but I can still move (and actually FEEL) my toes, they also dont pinch my metatarsal (mid outisde foot) area.
I would categorize most hikers into two types:
Sneaker like Hikers: mostly mesh , Lower cut, Light/Flexible/breathable ( like these Keens , Merrell Moabs etc.)
Boot like Hikers: mostly leather, higher cut, Stiffer, more supportive/protective, (Timberland Chocorua, Columbia Newton Ridge etc.)
Obviously there are trade-offs between these two type of Hikers, and the older I get the more I tend to lean toward more support and protection b/c I don’t heal as fast from foot/ankle injuries anymore and I would rather have sweaty socks and tired legs from heavy less breathable boots at the end of the day then an injury.
For more protection and ankle support for heavy work, especially on ruff terrain I prefer a full leather boot. They can be heavy at the end of the day and they dont breath as well b/c they protect my feet and ankles and seem to last longer.
For everyday wear/light work/mild terrain I prefer the sneaker like boots, they are more supportive then regular shoes but are not really “boots”, aka they are lower cut, lighter, more flexible and breath better.
These Keens are the best sneaker like boots I have found, they are very light and flexible yet still seem to “lock my heels/feet in” like a full leather boot . They are a bit low to really give the ankle support I want on rough terrain but outside of this (which lets be honest is what Im on most of the time) they are perfect, I just wouldn’t call them “boots” as they are more like VERY comfortable perfectly fitting and supportive heavy duty sneakers.
I have a very wide foot and tend to under-pronate and these shoes help my foot feel good on a hike. They were comfortable right out of the box.
Love these boot would have been my third pair, that said the soles have all delaminated way before the rest of the boot wares out.
I like that they fit a wide foot. With proper insoles they are good for my planters facilities.
I have had these shoes for more than a month now. The quality is excellent, and I like them, but they are stiff. I can walk in them for hours, and they don’t hurt my feet, but they never “sit” quite right. I always feel the shoe. That being said, my feet might be too sensitive.
I had and liked this exact (?) model shoe years ago and was happy to see it still offered, but unfortunately it seems nowhere near the volume, width AND length of what I remember. It may be that I had a Targhee 1, but I cannot recommend this shoe for wide feet.
I wear a extra wide in almost every shoe so ordered wide but they are to wide and foot moves to much when walking on hills.
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Boot fits well I wear 9.5 or 10 but 9.5 in this is perfect also they do a wide fit Great boo
WATCH FOR SIZING!!!Although i bought yhe exact same pair again, the shoe did not fit him. His old pair are size 9, I ordered size 9, and they were too big. I had to return and buy 8.5, those fit him. The 8.5 are the same size as the old 9s. I guess the company changed the sizing.
Keen makes a good product. I use their steel toed boots at work and they are top notch. I love the Sole and lacing system that Keen uses.
I ordered the wide version of this hiking shoe and it’s a good shoe but not quite wide enough. Pinches a little bit at the top of my foot but it will break in eventually. The sole and shank are quite firm as you would expect in a hiking boot. I could use a little more Cushioning in the heel and a little more arch support but otherwise a good boot.
If this had a better foot bed and a little taller for the top of my foot I would’ve given it five stars all day long.
Great boots for wide feet. I have owned three pairs over the years. Nothing else has come as close for comfort.
Have used Keen boots and sandals for years, they are always very comfortable from the start no blisters. First time I used these boots I went on a 25km hike, no problem with hot spots or blisters at all. Excellent boot.
First off about the wide width. It’s very wide. It’s not kidding around. The normal Targhee II’s are cut pretty wide themselves. The actually wide version is really wide. How it fits obviously comes down to your feet. I can’t tell you if it’s going to fit. But I will say that if you have slightly wide feet, you may want to try the non wide version of the Targhee II’s first. If you have really wide feet, these are going to be one of your better options because it’s a wide cut shoe made even wider.
As for the quality it’s a decent entry level day hiking boot. It wears more like a high top shoe than a real hiking boot. So it’s more comfortable if you’re not used to hiking boots. But that compromises the support it provides. This boot is a fine option for day hikes with a small pack. I would not want to take this one a multiple day trip with a 50 lb pack.
The toe box is the best feature of this boot by far. The entire toe area is super roomy and gives your toes wiggled room. This should cut down on blisters and keep your toes from just feeling smooshed and uncomfortable all day.
The build quality is okay. The eyelets and top lace hooks are all plastic. That made me a little nervous about these because if those top hooks break, they are not replaceable.
The other two boots that I bought from REI and tried extensively are the Oboz Bridgers and the Keen Durands. Both are all around better boots, but they cost more. Both are about $40 more (based on list prices. If sales are available, all bets are off) but in my opinion are both well worth the extra money as both are made better. If you are even looking at a wide cut Targhee II though, be advised that the Oboz run VERY narrow, even in their wide version, especially in the toe box. The Keen Durands are very similar to the Targhee II’s size and fit wise but are just better made in every way.
1) I have the Targhee II in both regular width and wide, and if you put them side to side, the width of the base/platform of the shoe is identical. The “wide” version basically allocates more real estate in the upper, making the leather upper able to expand further, thereby accommodating a wider foot. For myself, who normally wears wide sizes in running shoes, I find that the regular “D” width Keen shoes are fine–Keens are known for having a wide toe box and unless you have significantly wide feet, normal sizes should be fine.
2) The wide version of the Targhee II is built to handle the widest of feet. While this is purely an aesthetical gripe (yet not one I’m willing to subtract a star for), for folks that have only moderately wide feet like myself, when you lace up to a satisfactorily comfortable and tight degree, the two halves of the upper are pulled extremely close together making the shoes appear quite different than what you see in the online photos. I don’t particularly care about this but some might, as the shoe is definitely less attractive with the laces scrunched together in a tight sequence in the middle of the boot. Recommendation: Unless you have abnormally wide feet, just get the regular width.
3) DO order a half size up from what you normally do, despite what some of the reviews may suggest. I normally wear a 10.5W, in this case I ordered an 11W and I have just enough clearance up front for my toes. Whenever you’re going to buy Keens, as sizing varies wildly among models and versions, always check the Keen official website for the recommendation on when/if to order a size up. Some of my Keens are fine at 10.5D, some are just right at 11W. Always check the website, and if you’re ordering Targhee IIs then ALWAYS order a half size up.
I own Danners, Merrells, Eccos and a number of other boot brands. Keens are definitely my favorite. They have stable yet amazingly cushioned soles and outers, and while this obviously translates to them being less durable, I’m willing to sacrifice longevity for the level of comfort I get out of these boots. Merrells are great shoes, but the wide toe box and material quality of Keens win me over.
I paid less than $70 for both of my Targhee IIs here on Amazon Prime Day. Steal of a lifetime, and the reason why I’m a Prime member FOR LIFE.
JTK