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chemdaxs
September 24, 2022
A rating: 10 Days in 90+ degree rainy weather across Europe
Tl;dr - 230lb man on my feet for 10 days across Europe in 90+ degree heat, heavy rain several days, and 10+ miles of walking a day - zero issues. Carrying a heavy backpack full of a complete set of Scuba gear all day, and trekking through the Rain Forrest’s of Costa Rica were also handled with ease. Solid, throughly tested piece of equipment - but with confidence.Our Europe trip had a dark cloud over it - a storm system was moving through Hungary and Austria during our planned vacation. Having had stellar experience with Keen in the past, I looked for a last minute waterproof, yet breathable shoe for the 10 day adventure and settled on this shoe. I ordered it on Amazon Prime, and it showed up just in time for the trip. I didn’t have time to break the shoe in, and wore it the next day to the airport as the only pair of shoes I brought on the trip.The shoes are comfortable, light, absolutely waterproof, have solid traction for on and off road excursions - and they breathe well. Keep in mind, this is a waterproof shoe - if you expect it to breathe like a pair of crocs, or a knit running shoe - those aren’t reasonable expectations. It breathes far better than a pair of leather shoes, and will out perform (breathability) most traditional running/walking shoes that aren’t specifically designed to have high levels of breathability. Given that this is a waterproof shoe - that’s a big deal…. But again, have reasonable expectations.Despite nearly every day being 90+ degrees with tropical levels of humidity, these shoes (with quality wool socks) were never uncomfortably hot and were essentially a non-issue.I’m always impressed with the quality of Keen products, and this continues the trend. I wish they made a “made in America” option for this style of shoe - as their American made lines are a meaningful and worthwhile investment in heightened levels of quality - but I digress.This shoe outperformed my expectations, and was an absolute treat to travel with. Highly recommend.
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Patrick Reeves
November 30, 2024
Perfect.
The KEEN NXIS EVO Waterproof Shoes are fantastic and absolutely worth the price.The Good:Comfort: These shoes are incredibly comfortable, making them perfect for all-day wear.Durability: Built to last, they hold up well to daily use and outdoor adventures.Waterproofing: The waterproof feature works flawlessly, keeping your feet dry in wet conditions.Value: For the quality, these are a great investment and worth every penny.The Bad:Honestly, no complaints—they deliver exactly what they promise.Final Thoughts:These shoes are an excellent choice for anyone looking for reliable, comfortable, and durable footwear. They’re perfect for everything from hiking to casual wear.TL;DR: Comfortable, durable, and waterproof—these shoes are worth every penny. Amazing all-around choice!
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Great quality multi purpose shoe
The KEEN NXIS EVO Waterproof shoes live up to their name, keeping feet reliably dry even in damp conditions. Surprisingly comfortable for a waterproof shoe, they offer good support for extended wear. An added bonus I discovered is their excellent traction and low profile make them surprisingly adept for tasks like cutting the grass, providing a stable and secure grip. If you need a versatile shoe that handles wet weather and yard work with comfort, these are worth considering.
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Comfortable fit, well made, expensive
These shoes are what you're probably thinking they are. They're very comfortable, fit well (to-size -- I wear the same size in Keen and Merrell), have an extra roomy toe box without the heel being loose (which I love), supportive enough for all-day hikes, and the waterproofing works well. They're well made, and light-weight with a very grippy outsole.However, they're on-par with the Merrell Moab 2 hiking shoes I also have. They're the only other comparable full-tilt hiking shoe I've owned, so I can only compare them to each other. Both are phenomenal shoes, the most comfortable I've ever worn. The NXIS may be slightly more comfortable than the Moab, but almost negligibly so, both have about equal traction in all terrains, and the Moab has slightly longer outsole lugs, which means they probably will end up lasting longer before traction starts to degrade. Either one is way more comfortable, and has much higher longevity (both lug depth and durability), than the Solomon hikers I had previously.The bottom line, to me, is the price. These are about 40% more expensive than the equivalent Moab 2 shoes are, which are already somewhat pricey. Are they better than the Moab? Maybe. Probably. Are they $50 / 40% better than the Moab? Not at all.So if money is no object and you like the look of these better, get them. If you want to be seen in the 'more expensive' shoe (for what that's worth in your circle), get them. But you probably won't notice any advantage at all over the Moab for your money.
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