Keen Men's, Targhee III Waterproof Mid Hiking Boots

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.

You get what you pay for, they are expensive, but very good quality and very comfortable

After wearing these boots for nearly a year I must say they’re excellent. First pair of Keen boots I’ve owned but will not be my last! They’re extremely comfortable and broke in easily and quickly. I’ve worn them all day hunting and also worn them daily at work when I’m on my feet on pavement or concrete for nine hours at a time. The fit, comfort, look and durability are all 5-stars. The most important thing (I think) is to order one size larger than you normally wear in boots. I normally wear a size 12 boot or dress shoe, and wear a 13 running shoe. The size 13 Keen boots fit me perfectly. Definitely recommend!

Keens, mens Targhee III Mid Height Hiking Boot is a very good lightweight boot, with a few caveats.I live in northeastern Minnesota and put anywhere from 3-8 miles daily into these boots. Back in the woods, there exists nary a level foot plant, and trails are littered with rocks, roots, and seasonal moisture. My feet, which require occasional maintenance, are in their 7th decade, and I continually look for light weight boots that at least accommodate my feet with a bit of ‘dignity. I may have found them.First, shop for the deal. Color of the boot means little to me, it’s the utility of the boot that matters. Picture of new boots compared to what boots will look like after six months. As lower part of uppers deteriorate, there’s little one can do. As uppers separate from sole, shoo-goo will address that issue. The boots are light weight, not a whole lot heavier than running shoes. What would a running shoe look like after 4-500 miles?The insoles are perhaps the best I have ever experienced in a light weight boot, yet after a while, no fault of the boot, my old feet rebelled, and an inexpensive orthotic purchased through Amazon solved the problem. The soles themselves exhibit little wear and provide sound traction. Perhaps one of the finer characteristics of this boot, and the Keen line, is a roomy toe box. Bravo Keen. Water resistance will deteriorate over time in-particular as uppers themselves deteriorate.My only real negative comment about the boots is that the tongue requires some gusseting. Unless one has ‘kankles’ or wears short gaiters, pebbles, bits of bark, etc will fall into spaces as tongue pulls away from ankle, and it will no matter how one’s laces the boot. as in picture. The boots seem to run just a tad large, which is fine for me as a heavier sock provides my feet with a bit more protection. Older very broken-in boots feel like that old pair of slippers. The Targhee III’s are excellent day hike and general wear boot. I don’t know if I’d carry a heavy pack with these boots, but they would make excellent camp boots. During my backpacking days, my dog, who carried his own pack (food, bowls, and a few other odds and ends) would also carry my camp boots.Bottom line, a good pair of lightweight hiking boots.

I was initially very happy with these. Fit was great, and very comfortable as I would expect from a Keen shoe.I wear these 2-3 days a week during my weekends. Pretty light use. Maybe 5-6mi a day of walking and the occasional dirt path.Within a couple of months the gussets on these started to crack and fall apartbas experienced by a number of others here. The quality of the material used on the gussets is atrocious. A shame because the boot is in otherwise great shape. Still have full tread (I'd hope so since they're still barely used), upper leather and even the inside parts barely show wear. Hate to have to throw out a good boot but once the cracks start growing larger - I imagine very soon - it'll be done.Extremely disappointed and leaves me a bad taste about buying future Keen products. Will be trying something else soon enough.

These are the best shoes ever! I have worn this exact style for years and couldn't find them in the store anymore, I was thrilled to find them on Amazon and at a great price. They are true Keen's with perfect fit and durability. I ordered two pairs!

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.