Customer Reviews KEEN Targhee II Mid

I LOVE these shoes. I got the same pair in the low cut hiking shoe as well. They are very comfortable. I just hiked up a "mountain" this last weekend and they were ready to use out of the box. No time was required to "break them in". I have wide feet and normally need to order a wide. These were perfect! (Medium) They are a little warm for what I was looking for. They aren't vented at all. They will be perfect for spring, fall or winter. I recommend these shoes.

Wore them straight out of the box on a 16 mile, moderate to strenuous hike in the Sierra Nevadas -- very comfortable and no blisters to speak of! I usually endure some amount of pain when hiking due to my bunions...but in these shoes I didn't feel the usual pain that I feel. They are nice and roomy in the toe-box area. Also, love the traction of the soles -- I was able to scramble granite boulders with ease and confidence. They were so comfortable I wore them for three straight days even at my campsite (in lieu of flip-flops.) For best comfort (and to save toes) I usually buy my active shoes (like running shoes) a half size up -- which is the 7. These felt just fine that way.

These are very comfortable boots. I wore them on an odyssey trip from Miami to Los Angeles, north to the Big Trees and the Olympic Peninsula. They are my go-tos for long flights as they are light weight and I could wear them loosened. Mine seemed waterproof on the Olympic Peninsula in the rainforest, though the horse outfitter on our ride, in the identical boots, said hers are no longer watertight after a couple years of heavy rain. So, that verdict is out. They are comfortable right out of the box! They are not grippy on moss, though.

Great hiking boots. Very lightweight. Comfortable right out of the box. No break-in period needed. Didn't put the waterproofing to the full test but did step in a shallow stream without any problems. Traction is good. Some slippage on mossy wet rocks but not sure any boot would have traction on that surface. I also like the mid ankle height. No digging into the Achilles' tendon but still plenty of ankle support.

I tried on several pairs of Keen shoes in an REI store but they didn't feel comfortable. Decided to give this pair a try, since Zappos offers free returns. These actually felt awful the first time I put them on in the house, so I thought I would be sending them back. Then, I received my custom orthotics from the foot doctor and realized that the high arches in these shoes is just what the doctor ordered. So, I'm keeping them and wearing them in the house until I get used to the high arches! They do run 1/2 size small, so knowing this I ordered them big and they worked perfectly as far as toe-room goes.

Best hiking boots I have ever owned. True to size, comfortable, super durable and no blisters after hours and hours of use! Highly recommended!

This shoe was wonderful for walking long distances on different soil types, such as sand, silt, gravel, rocks as well as walking indoors on carpets and hard floors. In the hot weather of Silver City, NM, the shoe did not cause my foot to sweat. Wore shoes for 16 hours and still no foot or leg pain. Normal foot size is 5.5 and I ordered a larger size to accomodate Keen socks. Would recommend to order size larger because the shoes have a tight fit. Also, the red color is a darker and deeper red.

Very comfortable boots! A little tight for me with wool socks but after a couple hiked I broke them in. Definitely recommend these!

These are great boots! Based on past customer reviews, I bought a 1/2 size larger than my normal size (bought 7.5, normally a 7). I'm glad I did, the boots are still a little snug with thick socks, so I might even recommend sizing up a full size, especially if you want to wear thicker socks. I took them tide-pooling with my friend's Phycology class at Cape Mendocino to break them in. The tred kept me stable on the slippery rocks and algae (impressive). I fell ankle deep into a pool of water and my feet stayed completely dry. The boots were supportive hiking on the sand, on the rocks, and on the algae. Also, my boots were sand-free after walking on the beach, no sand inside! There was a little rubbing around the top part of my ankle from the boots, but other than that these boots were very comfortable! Great arch support. Also, compared to my last hiking boots, they are a fraction of the weight! I barely even feel them on my feet. These boots are super cute, not masculine like my past boots! Love the green! I will be taking them backpacking through Europe this summer and am completely confident that they will hold up and keep my feet well protected and comfortable. Great boots! Thank you Keen and Zappos!

I was looking for some boots with ankle and arch support. When I saw these, I knew that I had liked previous Keen sandals that I purchased last summer, so thought I'd give them a try. I have loved them from the first time I put them on. I have foot problems and very few shoes feel good on my feet, but these definitely do.

Great hiking boots. I wore them on a 10-mile hike without a break-in period. No blisters! Also, these are great for women with a wider toe box like me. Oh, but you do need to size up - at least a half size up.

Great shoe! Very comfortable. Ordered 1/2 size up and they fit beautifully. Love the color. Wore them for the first time today with no problem. It's like they don't need to be broken in at all. Will be climbing my first 14er (in CO) in them this June.

The first time I wore them was to the mall to shop all day. They were so comfortable all day, and it was the first time after shopping all day my lower back did not hurt . . . Sorry to say that I didn't save any money buying them from Zappos. THey are the same price elsewhere.

My new favorite shoes! I purchased these boots for the purpose of light trail hiking. They are capable of so much more than that, I would have no qualms with wearing them over more rugged terrain. Also, they are so comfortable that I find myself looking for excuses to wear them outside of hiking. :) They are true to size, if not just slightly roomy, perfect fit with a pair of hiking socks.

After a move into the rainy, muddy winter here in the South, I researched hiking boots for weeks. I read so many reviews of so many different brands. I finally committed to these. I read another review and they said to go 1/2 size up. I am typically but not always an 8 1/2. The first pair went back; they were huge. Size 9 Reordered another pair in the 8 1/2 and put them on straight out of the box. Comfortable and super sturdy. Through red clay puddles of water up to my ankles and still have a comfy hike for quite a while. So far, they are warm when they need to be and not warm when they don't. I am a huge fan of these hikers.

I got the boots a half size larger per other reviews, and the size was perfect with thick hiking socks. There was no break-in time, they are lightweight but supportive. My foot is wide at the toes so the Keen round-toe style is perfect for me. I also have narrow heels but the boots don't slip at the heel like others have.

I love these boots! They have great support - I have weak ankles and I appreciated them as we walked over some rough terrain. They are lightweight which is great for comfort and for packing.

I love these hiking boots, I took them with me a few days ago to hiking in upstate NY. I hiked like I have no fear. There was snow, ice on the ground and lots of tree branches, and mud too. My feet stayed dried for entire hike for 2 days. I am very happy and glad that I bought the boots, and I know I will wear them again and again.

I bought these boots primarily for hiking in Georgia, but I first wore them on a trip to Minnesota, where it was 35 degrees and there was snow on the ground. My feet stayed warm and dry and did not feel tired at all, even after several hours of standing. The reviewers that suggest buying a half size smaller are probably right. I bought my usual size and they were perfect with thick hiking socks; if you wear thinner socks, they would probably feel loose. I love the color and style, too - they don't make my feet look huge like some boots do.

I have the woman's version of this and my husband ordered these. We haven't done any hiking in them yet, but more use them when we're outside and need something more than tennis shoes. They work nicely for snow as well. He's worn them for work and had no problems wearing them all day.

These shoes are the real deal for hiking. My feet did not budge inside the shoe on my hike, which is key to not getting blisters. This shoe is very comfortable, and like another wrote on their review, no breaking in period at all. These are top quality hiking shoes. Also, the material on the bottom of the shoe is slide proof. I felt very comfortable and sturdy hiking up steeper paths with looser gravel. This shoe made me feel like I was not going to slip, and seemed to grip the path very well. You will love this shoe and will not be disappointed. I give this shoe 5 stars.

Wonderfully comfortable and supportive boots! I've walked at least five miles per day in them since they arrived a few weeks ago. Thanks to other reviews, I ordered a half size larger than usual and they fit perfectly, even with woolly winter socks.

You do need to go up 1/2 size. Amazing for hiking and running in snow. Light as sneakers but warm as a hiker! I have been an avid hiker and runner for 20+ years, and Keens will be my go-to brand from now on. I bought them because Columbias can be too bulky.

Love my Keen II mid. Had Keen hikers before ,but they were not as high. So, I thought I try a mid hiking shoe. I'm glad I did. No complaints! They are great.