Customer Reviews KEEN Targhee II

If you're looking for a comfortable walking shoe with a nice wide toe box, this is it. The description indicates that it is a medium-width shoe, but it, like most other Keen shoes and boots, has a wide toe box.

Just received these a few days ago. Well made and good looking shoe and great for walking city streets in the slush and snow. I ordered 1/2 size up based on others' comments that this runs small, and definitely glad I did! You want to go a full size up if you plan to wear thick socks.

I bought these to walk the local rail trail. They are the most comfortable shoes I own. As always, Zappos service rocks!

My fourth pair of these, solid daily city walking shoes. Warm, great support, all-weather durability. Dark colors great for the city.

I have had five pairs of these Targhee IIs (one of which was boot style) and have worn them on various long distance hikes (over 150 miles)as well as normal training over the past five years. The fit is not always perfect. I have sent three pairs back to Zappos because they were big in the heel or tight on top of my foot (and Zappos replaced them). But once they are right they are the best trail running shoes that I have ever owned.

My husband loves these shoes. He wears them everywhere in the autumn/winter time albeit the grocery store or hiking. They look great and feel good to him. Be sure to get a 1/2 size larger. They run small.

These shoes are awesome! I have had a pair going on 5, yes 5 years. I was as hard on them as anyone would be who is in the outdoors alot. I am still wearing them every day, but mostly for casual use and to drive back and forth to work as they are starting to wear thin. They are still really comfortable though and i can't bring myself to part with them. This coming from someone who has flat feet and has searched high and low for a comfortable, waterproof pair of shoes. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tough pair of low hikers. Not sure how they would hold up on a demanding hike, but for everyday wear they are unmatched for wear and comfort.

I have worn Keen hiking shoes since they started production. They have turned out to be my favorite hiking shoes. With a wide toe box and a rugged sole I can get about a thousand miles of wear before they get kicked to the curb. I hike about 35 miles per week and over 12,000 vertical feet per week. It is important that your feet are comfortable...

This is my second pair of Keen trail shoes. I bought both the Targhee and the Ambler from Zappos since I really liked the look of both (you can never have too many shoes, right?) I decided to return the Ambler. Even though they fit perfectly I just thought they were too plain for the price. The Targhee II, on the other hand, fit just as perfectly, seemed to be built much more ruggedly, and had that really solid Keen trail shoe look / style. They felt very comfortable right out of the box. They provided excellent support and stability for a low cut trail shoe (Note: I actually never wear anything but boots for my frequent hikes. Between skiing and hiking I have broken my right leg/ankle twice already). In terms of sizing, I always wear a regular size 8. Zappos recommended that you go half a size up, but I ordered size 8 and they are a perfect fit. Either way, Zappos will take care of you. They are the best online retailer, period.

The Keens hiking shoes are always a full size too small. If you wear size 8.5 normally, order a size 9.5. Other than that, the shoes are very comfortable, I have several Keens, all are very comfortable from day one, no break in period, no blister on your feet!

This is my 4th pair of Targhee. I am a private gardener who had a back injury 10 years ago. Since my injury I am very careful what shoes I put on my feet. I have only worn Keen Hiking Shoes, Danskos, Crocs, Born, Mephisto. I had worn Merrells but switched two years ago to Keen Targhee. I ordered 4 pairs of hiking shoes that were rated the best and did not care about price and Targhee won out. I wear these 8 hours a day through water, mud, mulch and the only thing that wears out is the heel, but I am very careful about not wearing a worn shoe. The average person could buy these and they would last 5 years! I still have the other 2, had to force myself to throw the one pair out. Sometimes my jobs are really wet and muddy (new landscapes). I have a new pair now and wear them on clean jobs and eventually will wear them all the time. My husband now has a pair as well. I used to have my own exercise business so I know the value of a good shoe. I tested Reeboks for them and could not wear them the heel was not good for my back. I wear a size 8.5 and wear a 9. I also have somewhat wide feet. I totally love Zappos, the customer support team is wonderful!

This is the second time I've purchased these shoes for my husband. He LOVED the first pair and wore them everyday as his work shoe. So when after a year his old pair wore out, I found them again on Zappos. Keens are pretty popular shoes around our house and I would recommend them to anyone who has an active lifestyle.

Keen's are great shoes. this review is about Zappos. The pictured shoe, color gargoyle navy, looks black and grey. the shoe is actually all grey. just thought they should show the real picture. product is 5 stars. Zappos, 2 stars.

The service was simple and efficient. I received the shoes within a few days. And, they were the shoes I ordered and in the correct size.

Excellent hiking Boot! I wear 14s, had to order this in a 15 - the 14s felt a bit tight on the length (though ample in width).

I'm convinced now that Keen runs small. This is the second pair I've had to send back from Keen for this reason. Otherwise, a very comfy shoe!

These shoes fit like my favorite already. Felt true to size 13. I ordered a 14 after reading all the reviews. Plus Zappos sizing chart also had me 12 inch foot, size 14. 13 for sure! Nike, Sperry, New Balance, Zamberland, White's Custom Boots all 13. First pare of Keens and won't be the last. Especially from Zappos. Zappos, on a NorthFace Denali purchase. Shipped out the rite size. It was at my door, before I could put the wrong one back in the box! Next day!

Great comfortable hiking shoe. I have owned a pair for 4 years. They wear very well and are all-day comfortable. Good protection from sharp rocks and good traction.

I just ordered this pair for my husband, his second pair. He bought the first pair 2-3 years ago and wears them 5-6 times a week. The seams on the toe were coming loose. These are by far his favorite shoe and his favorite shoe brand.

I love Keen shoes because they provide great arch support and cushioning. These are no exception. I wore them for two weeks as my main "get-around" shoes while in Europe. They are so comfortable! I wish Keen made women's shoes up to size 12--I would have bought the women's 11, but they are just a tad short. As it was, I got the men's 10 - and other than a tiny bit of slipping in the heel area, they are perfect. I highly recommend these shoes!

These are very comfortable and supportive boots. The shank provides excellent arch support, and the metatomical shaped footbed cradles the foot very well. They are very warm in cold weather and keep your feet toasty; however, they are not too hot indoors. They are waterproof from a Gore-Tex knockoff, "Keen Dry", which seems to ventilate the shoe adequately. I haven't had these very long, so I cannot say much about their durability, but they seem like they're made of quality material and will last at least 5-6 months, if worn daily. The rubber sole provides very good grip, at 4mm, and is comparable to a Vibram sole often found on Merrell shoes. These shoes will last as least as long as Red Wing boots before they need resoling (the Red Wings). I decided to get these at a fraction of the cost and replace them for what it would cost, approximately, to put a quality Vibram sole on a boot such as Red Wings. Therefore, I see them as worth the money, even though others complain about the sole wearing down too soon. I only use them for casual wear in the cold weather, but if you want a boot that lasts forever, only it needs resoled, prepare to spend quite a bit more. Otherwise, these will do, where you simply throw them away and buy a whole new shoe. Also, if you need a quality work boot, go elsewhere other than Keen. These are really only for casual wear and trail hiking. I think that's why many of the other reviews complain that these wear too soon and may break apart...they're not using them for what the shoe was designed to do; they're overusing them. Anyway, I hope I could steer people away if they're thinking of using this shoe as a work boot, like construction, mechanic, etc. Go to Red Wings! They're the best work boot you can buy and will last forever if you get them resoled periodically and maintain the leather uppers. Finally, these probably run a bit wide, because I have somewhat wide feet and they fit me perfectly; so, prepare to get a thick sock or go to another brand if you have narrow, long feet.

I live in Okinawa Japan, a land of varied terrain, to say the least. I walk 10 to 15 miles each day and ride a bike to and from work. I wear Keen Targhee II shoes during my walks, my bike rides and through out the day. I've been in Okinawa for only three years and I've worn out several pairs of Targhees walking in and on sand, salt water, lots of coral and pavement daily and all of it seems like I'm either going up or down hill. It rains several times a week here and I still walk still wearing Targhee II. I've been wearing these shoes for over five years and I've never worn out a single pair, though I do wear down the heels. When the heels are worn down and and the rest of the shoe is still in great condition I pass them on to friends that are always glad to get them. The Targhee II still looks good at that point and shoes have no visible wear. And I'm talking about after 3,000 miles of wear and tear over unforgiving terrain. I recommend these shoes to any and everyone I know. Thanks for a great product and outstanding service. Since I discovered Zappos and the philosophy driving the company I shop nowhere else for shoes, and I always check Zappos' web site before purchasing outdoor wear.

Okay, so I have purchased two pairs of these Keen Targhee II in different colors and I absolutely love them. All in all I have 4 pairs of Keens and these shoes are rock stars if you want waterproof, comfortable, nice looking, long lasting, incredible shoes. Zappos I am your loyal buyer for life! Go ahead and buy these shoes...you know you want to and you know you will be happy once they are yours.

This pair is my 5th. I wear virtually nothing else. Perfect in Colorado summer and winter. The laces give out after a while but not the shoe itself. Only one pair shows some marginal craftsmanship and is coming apart. I hope they never stop making them. High praise for the Targhee II

Happy with my purchase. I tend to need a wide, but the toe box on these shoes fits great in medium. Bought several other styles of Keen shoes based on my experience with these.