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James T. Kirk
December 18, 2024
Love My Keens
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.
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Comfortable, Supportive and Wears Like Iron
This was my first pair of Targhee III mid waterproof boots. I previously wore Targhee II mid waterproof boots but when the III's came out I thought I would give them a try. I have a fairly wide forefoot (D+) but a very skinny heel (AAA). These boots provide plenty of space for wide feet in the toe box but at a the same time the lacing is such that I can snug them up to hold my skinny heels in place without slipping. The comfort is excellent right out of the box and it just gets better as they break in. Ankle support is also excellent with lots of cushioning. The lace loops are more durable than the II's because they are made of leather rather than nylon. I wore these boots almost daily for more than two years with no sign of wear. I also wore them on a long trip to Israel, Egypt and Jordan and they stood up to everything that was thrown at a them. After lots of long hard use one of the soles finally separated from the upper and I had to bid them a fond farewell. I replaced them with another pair of Targhee III's and am looking forward to more years of great service and comfort.
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Amazon Customer
December 10, 2025
Tale of 2 boot materials
These Targhee hiking boots did not hold up as I expected. They severely failed to meet my expectations The material (plastic?) on the side of the LEFT toe box cracked from toe to the ball of the foot area. Now, the RIGHT boot is starting to crack also. I wore a pair of Red Wing boots for 12 years, these KEEN boots didn't even make it 12 months. Hope KEEN will uphold their 12 month warranty. The leather on the KEENs still looks fine, It's the toe box that didn't perform. I would not recommend these boots if you are a hiker, maybe you could wear them to the office with success. My advice: get an all leather boot.
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Buyer's Insight
October 08, 2025
Excellent Hiking Boots – Rugged, Comfortable, and Versatile
These boots are very comfortable. I purchased them for rugged hiking, and they’ve performed beautifully on uneven terrain and in winter conditions keeping feet dry yet breathable. They offer generous toe room, true-to-size fit, solid arch support, and breathable comfort—making them equally suitable for everyday street wear. The traction is reliable even on slick surfaces. Highly recommended for anyone needing durable, functional boots.
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Good but not durable
I used these boots for about six months. I expected them to last at least a year.Pros:• Very lightweight.• Breathable — feet don’t sweat much.Cons:• Durability is disappointing, didn’t last long.• The laces are way too long, which is dangerous for construction boots — you can step on them and trip. Sometimes the metal lace hooks caught on each other while walking, also a risk of falling. This happens with all boots of this type.Overall: Comfortable and light, but not built for long-term heavy use.
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Blues_Wmca
December 05, 2025
Great boot that I wear everywhere. Not just for hiking.
Love these and wear them every day all year long. Mostly because they offer great support and are fairly low weight. But also, these soles don’t slip much on wet rocks when I’m fishing. I buy a pair or two a year just to keep ready as I wear them out from my activities.
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Clint G
December 08, 2025
This model is near perfection
Holy cow , perfectly comfortable out of the box. Lightweight, looks great, fits perfect with a wide toe box and plenty of arch support with a supportive heal area, trust me these are nice. And true to size I'm a size 10 and these are spot on.
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