KEENMen's Targhee II Mid Height Waterproof Hiking BootLeather Working Group

Not to much, not too little, just right! I needed to replace my old worn out boots and found the Keen Targhee II. I wasn't 100% sold on the "mid" height until they arrived and i tried then on. The lacing system on the Targhee is really nice, it locks your heel in place and only improves as the boot wears in. Speaking of wearing in, these boots come relatively comfortable right out of the box.I spent 5 days tramping though heavy woods and swamps in 40 to 70 degree weather. I encountered wet brush, mud, rocks and thick brush. The boots held up great and treated my feet very well. The first thing i noticed as i entered the woods was the very apparent heel support, my heels felt very settled in these boots and never once slipped or rubbed. At the same time the footbed of the heel felt very protected while walking yet the forefoot remained supple and transferred the feel of the surfaces i was walking on to the ball of my foot very nicely. This is great when edging along rock ledges or waking across logs. The toe box on the Targhee's may feel bigger than your last pair of boots when you first slip them on but i think this design is wonderful because as your foot flattens out or grows on long hikes your toes require just a bit more room than normal.The mid height turned out to be very nice and allowed me to wear lower socks making my feet feel cooler in these boots. Although as with any boot, if you do plan on walking in wet foliage it is a good idea to wear a pair of leg gators to keep the rain from running down your legs and into your boots. Speaking of water the Keen Dry kept my boots nice and dry though swamp crossings and spring rains. As with any waterproof boot i did get some perspiration build up but that was easily dried out at the end of the day. If your looking for a new pair of boots Give the Targhee's a try you just might find a new favorite boot like i did.

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.

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

I've lost track of the number of pairs of Keen Targhee II hikers I've gone through in the past 10 years. I do a lot of daily walks or hikes with our dogs and these boots are perfect for that type of activity. They're comfortable, fit very well, and are surprisingly waterproof (we live in the very wet Pacific Northwest). Whenever I find them on sale, I'll pick up one or two pairs to have them in reserve, or for very wet days when you need to swap out boots for each walk.

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