Great spring & summer hiker!
I’m a Keen girl. Love my Targhees for fall & winter hiking. Now the NXIS are my fave spring & summer hiker! It really didn’t take long to convince me I had chosen the perfect pair: comfort & fit straight out of the box. Cloth upper for better ventilation and wide toe box so my feet don’t sweat as much. Great grippy sole keeps me from slipping on mossy rocks when I’m creek hopping. Dry quickly after slogging through muddy spots on trail. Swapping these out with another pair provides greater durability—may even make it through fall mud season! Great value for money spent!
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Seantel Fitzgerald
June 24, 2025
Nursing shoes!
As with all Keen, toe box is comfy. I’ve worn them for nearly 2 years as a full time nurse! Very little wear and tear. Absolutely durable and supportive for my plantar fasciitis. Good for my 13 hour days! I have 2 pairs of this style as they’re less stiff than other Keen styles.
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Jolene O'Dell
May 26, 2024
Great overall shoe but maybe not for hiking
I love Keen. It has been my go-to shoe brand for many years. However, the foot bed has changed over time and its not quite as supportive as it used to be. This shoe, while comfortable, is really not the greatest for hiking, at least not technical trails. I'll leave you with the good/great things. The toe box is nice and wide, love the toe protection we've all come to love that is only done by Keen. The shoe holds up really well. Overall, its a really decent shoe for general tromps in the woods but I wouldn't take it with me on anything more than a moderate hike.
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Check to See if the Product is Returnable
Shoe comfort felt promising. Shoe size ran a bit large. I tried it on once, all labeling and packaging was intact. When I attempted to return it I found it was not returnable because of some hygiene worries (as per explanation by seller). I did call Amazon and after some questions was able to get a refund. Did I check my order to see if it was returnable? I did not. I do now.
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Best Sneakers Ever
I bought these sneakers a few months back specifically for a Fall trip to Europe. I live in the South and had been living in my multiple Keens sandals but needed something for warmer weather and maybe more walking. I say maybe because my sandals are amazing and I could probably use them if it was Summer even though they're not "technically" made for walking or hiking. I digress. So, I bought these right before my trip and wore them maybe once or twice for a short amount of time to "break in". Short story - I wore them through miles and miles of walking - including the hills of Lisbon! - through hours & hours (and more hours) of plane travel and they felt amazing the whole way. When I took a trip like this last year - before I discovered Keens - I ended up with blisters by day 3. Not anymore! Last but not least - they are SO cute! I love the color, style, heel all of it. Keens are just the best shoes and since I've discovered them I have only bought more styles and varieties. I'm just waiting for a nice work heel and I will buy only Keens forever!
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They’re going to work
I tried Keen shoes once before but the side of the shoe was a bit too high and rubbed on my ankle.Not so with this style of Keen shoe. I have plenty of room for my ankles. I like the wide toe box. I’ve developed a few foot problems that come with age and the extra wiggle room for my toes is a must have.Also the shoes have a bit of a stiff sole which I prefer in a shoe , without being heavy.The sole has ‘lugs’ on it so I think they will provide adequate traction.I have looked at other shoes with wide toe box'sbut most of them look like grandma shoes and even though I’m in that group I’d rather look a little sporty.I walk 4-5 miles every morning and I plan to wear these when it’s not raining or snowing.
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I can hike again without pain!
This review comes from the point of view of someone who has neuropathy, so my feet are somewhat numb while also simultaneously being in pain all the time. Every step I take I feel and not in a good way. The part of my feet that is most bothered by the way the majority of hikers are designed are my toes. Traditional hikers (most shoes in fact) are designed contrary to how our feet naturally are, the toe box is usually designed so that our toes end up being squeezed together. I recently found that wide tow box shoes are a lifesaver for me. The problem is that most wide-toe box shoes (not wide shoes, just the toe box, the heel is standard width) are barefoot style. Barefoot style is fine for work or walking around town but I still wanted a hiker with a bit more protection underfoot. And in came Keen! These shoes make me happy, I can hike again with minimal pain (for me that is a HUGE improvement) while still getting the support and the protection underfoot that I need for scrambling around on rocks and other uneven surfaces. They are also so comfortable right out of the box. They look good on too :).
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