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Virginia Leskowski
February 28, 2024
Awesome, grippy, truly waterproof
These boots are solid, great support and very grippy. I looked at the cheaper Columbia boot, but decided to fork over the extra $ for the deeper treads. So when I hiked in the mud, climbing over granite borders and such, they held me steady. And with snowshoes, they were comfortable and kept me dry. I accidentally got some water/snow at the top of the boot and that was the only time I felt a little moisture. But otherwise going through mud/ice puddles, they were invincible. Good with thick socks too. There was no break in period needed for these, instantly comfortable. I replaced the insoles with green superfeet and they still fit me perfectly. Love the confidence that I feel hiking in these bad boys.
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Michele B.
September 21, 2025
Wide toe box and well insulated.
Finally a pair of boots that are a little wider in the toe box and have good insulation. I struggle with keeping my feet warm in the winter and it’s crazy how difficult it is to find a pair of boots that have good insulation and don’t weigh a lot and aren’t bulky.
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blbkwrm
December 31, 2022
Presses on top of foot (tight in instep)
These boots have excellent treads for walking in snow - good "bite." They are as warm as I expected them to be. Sizing is quite accurate (use Keen's "measure your foot" chart, it's better than guessing). My problem, which I discovered after a few dirty hikes and could not return, is that there is not enough room in the instep. They are too tight at the "break point" where your foot bends. It presses on the top of the foot, and pushes the ball of the foot into the bottom of the boot. I have average-to-slightly high arches and average width feet. I tried a half-size up, ordered directly from Keen in case the black pair I ordered was different from the blue/green, and to determine whether I had chosen the wrong size, but the same tightness in the forefoot was present in the blue/green version. Unfortunately, loosening the laces doesn't help, it's built in, there's a seam there. It also doesn't stretch out or break in. Otherwise, these would be really great boots. If you buy them, please pay close attention to how they feel on your foot - just under where the lacing begins.
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LOVE these but PLEASE TAKE NOTE! Safety warning:
I absolutely LOVE these boots. They are sturdy and soooo comfortable, and especially supportive in the ankles which I needed. BUT - DO BE SURE to tie an extra half knot with the lace loops after tying them SO YOU DO NOT GET ONE BOOT HOOKED BY THE LACE LOOP TO THE TOP LACE HOOK OF THE OTHER BOOT! I went down hard on a gravel trail after walking casually on level ground and realized that's what had happened. Since these laces weren't too long I had not done that, also having noticed that the lace hooks at the top are rather tight to even get the one lace into, but THEY WILL GET CAUGHT if positioned just right on passing the one foot by the other. Not at all the boot's fault, the construction and design are PERFECT, and I even appreciated the laces for their ability to stay tied together (another reason I neglected that last half knot). DON'T SKIP THAT PART! Be aware, stay safe, and enjoy the comfortable miles you'll walk in these boots!
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tammy tracy
December 01, 2025
Narrow
A bit narrow. But not terribly.
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Fabric lace eyelet broke
Fabric Lace eyelet broke as I was re-lacing on the top of Mt Pilchuck. Had only been worn less than a handful of times over 2 summers. Will look for metal hooks and eyelets from now on.
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Steady on your feet.
I’m a senior citizen and secure, comfortable, and good looking tying shoes are what I need when walking. I bought 2 pairs, brown and black, and they go with everything I wear. I feel confident with every step I take. I am protected from rain, snow, and anything Mother Nature throws at me! I put these shoes on summer, fall, winter, and spring and find myself walking further every day!
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