Customer Reviews KEEN Targhee II Waterproof

I bought these for my husband who really loves these shoes. He gets a new pair every year. They fit true to size, and are great for hiking, etc. or just everyday wear.

I unfortunately listened the the advice to buy a half-size bigger and needed to return. My real size fits fine, although I had to do the ankle-lock lacing to get them tight enough on the top. Otherwise, I like them a lot.

purchased a pair of keens in the Gargoyle/midnight navy - my son really liked the deep gray and black color combination - sadly, this shoe is misrepresented on the site. In real life, the shoe is dark brown, not black as it appears. I had Zappos send a second pair, thinking it was just an odd mistake with the wrong shoe in the wrong box, but the replacement pair was also dark brown. We gave up and he kept them - but I'm thinking Zappos should change the photo to reflect what the shoe really looks like. *I had a customer service rep check his monitor for me to make sure that it wasn't a monitor problem on my end.

My second pair. Easy on/off laced loosely then firm and supportive when laced snugly. First pair held up well to prolonged light to medium use. Tried on other brands but none as comfortable.

No break in time for this shoe. Hard worker from the get-go! Love Keens; this is my 2nd pair and I'm sure it won't be my last.

GREAT shoes but definitely buy 1/2 size larger on these than your other shoes!! Love Keen and Zappos!

I ordered a 10 1/2 wide but, had to exchange for a size 11 wide. The customer service person was excellent and the size 11 shoes fit perfectly. I needed wide hiking shoes that had a thick tread and these fit the bill perfectly. It took about 6 miles for the shoes to break in and I have hiked over 60 miles so far in comfort, no hot spots, aches or blisters. I will likely buy a pair of mesh lined Keen Voyageur for desert summer hikes.

I ordered these in a wide size to replace some worn out Keen Koven Lows. They fit the width of my foot well, but unlike the Koven my heel slipped quite a bit in these. The upper also feels a bit "kushy", which made getting them tied with a comfortable snugness difficult.

Very nice well constructed shoe. Keep feet warm when cold/snowing outside.

I had them on while hiking in western Virginia. These boots are extremely comfortable. I purchased a half size larger because I typically wear thick socks.

My 14 year old son has worn Targhee's daily since the first pair - purchased when he was 8, for a 3-week hiking trip in western national parks. We've only bought new paris because he outgrows them. He had the las pair for about 18 months, wore daily as well as for monthly boy scout campouts in mud and snow -- and they are still like new. No holes, tears, or significant signs of wear. I don't wear mine as often, but mine from 2011 are also still like new! When I put mine on, I am still surprised at how comfortable they are, wide enough in the toes, and not heavy on my feet. My other shoes are high-end anti-roll extra-wide New balance -- I'm picky about my shoes -- and I love the Targhees!

*SOMETHING HAS CHANGED*. And not for the better! I just received my third (maybe fourth?) pair of Keen Targhee shoes, and at _least_ 10th pair of Keens overall. Previously, the arch support they provide has been the *only* brand that relieved my plantar fasciitus, sciatica, and lower back pain. I'm a _really_ tall guy who has always had these problems, and finding Keens was like getting a miracle performed. With my current pair of Targhees starting to wear out, I thought nothing of ordering another pair. The insole is *completely* different. The support has changed, the mid-point of the foot is squeezed on both sides, rather just than having terrific arch support, and they're, well, just downright uncomfortable. I'm actually a bit freaked out right now: If they've changed across the entire line, I could be headed back to chronic pain and misery once my last current pair wears out, but that's not Zappos's problem! I'll probably keep them, if only to wear them to see if I have to find another brand of shoes. Others have noted quality slipping: I can't speak to that yet, but I would not be surprised to learn that there have been general changes, to the great detriment of the (formerly?) great brand. Really, really disappointed. It's still a nice shoe, and will likely work for most, but it is certainly not the shoe they made a year or two ago, and should REALLY have a different model name. Zappos is awesome (though perhaps they should add a note to the description that the shoe design has been changed), of course! Won't shop anywhere else!

Loved the shoe, however.... In less than one month and 4 wears one of the loops that holds the lace broke. I am very easy on my shoes and keep them for a long time so this was a disappointment. I will not purchase shoes with loops for the lacing again. I will hold out for regular eyelets.

After having reconstructive surgery on my right ankle, I had to have orthotics made due to my right leg being 6 millimeters shorter than my left. I have been wearing Keen shoes. My orthotic guy recommended the Keen Targhee II. I HAVE ONLY WORN THEM ABOUT THREE WEEKS AND THEY HAVE BEEN EVERYTHING I HAD HOPED.

Same complaint as I've seen in other reviews - too much room in the heel . . . feels like I could walk out of the shoe. Also doesn't have that little triangle and exclamation point thing on the toe protector that I think is cool. I'm sending it back.

My husband doesn't write reviews...so I'll weigh in. He has multiple pairs of various Keen Targhee styles and likes them all. He wears Targhees for almost all activities. He really likes the fit, look, and durability of these boots

8 shoes later I settled on these keen's. Sure, the heel slips a bit and they're a bit bulky. But boy are they tough. Took them hiking through Costa Rica for 10 days and never had a doubt about them. I find the inner arch support spot on in placement. Too many shoes feel like the support is too close to the heel.

This is my second pair of Keen Targhee II's. The first pair lasted a total of 6+ years using them for hikes down the Grand Canyon to the beaches of the Florida Coast. They were also very handy for doing yard work and the like. Great pair of shoes that will keep you comfortable and dry.

Really like these shoes. My first pair of Keens. They have a nice wide toe box, which helps the neuroma in my right foot. They are heavy but that is just the style. I got them to wear as casual shoes with jeans, khakis, and khaki shorts. Really like the style and look of them.

Very comfortable right out of the box. I've always enjoyed Keen shoes and these are no different. Great for playing disc golf as well as light hiking and even everyday wear.

I am in the golf business and am in wet grass every morning. I have buy a new pair of these shoes for every season and they last the whole year and keep my feet dry and comfortable. I will continue to buy in the future! This is my 3rd pair.

These are very comfortable shoes with good support and a sporty if somewhat fashionably clunky look. The lacing system allows you to tighten the heel and adjust fairly well for any heel slip you might experience. I'll add my 2 cents to the size comments. I purchased size 11, same as the Keen H2 sandals I have for boating, and they fit well, were comfortably wide in the ball of my foot, and had the arch and heel cup in the right place. With other dress and casual shoe brands, a size 10.5 wide (and sometimes a 10 wide) usually fits me well. Based on that, these Keen Targhee II fit a half size larger as has been pointed out. However, when I measure my foot against standard size charts (11.5" long and 4.5" wide), I'm supposed to be wearing a 12.5 wide (E or W). Based on that measure against "standard" sizing, these shoes run large, along with virtually every other shoe I've purchased, suggesting most men's shoes these days don't run true to standard sizes. Use your own judgment, but I might suggest getting a half size larger than your dress shoes, especially if your feet run wide. But it might work to buy the same size as your running shoes.

The shoes were good but the fit around the front and top of the foot was a bit tight and uncomfortable.

I used to love this shoe. Lately the quality if keen has gone down. Shoelaces ripping, shoe falling apart. Do not know what happened, contacted the company and they did get me new laces. Honestly this is a conformable shoe that you can walk in all day, it's too bad the quality of Keen has been slipping the last year or so. First pair I bought lasted 4 years, next one 1 year, latest one last 6 month and now in garbage. My opinion would be to not buy again from Keen until somehow they report or prove have gone back to their original quality. Such a shame this was a great shoe, not sure why they would drop the quality.