Customer Reviews KEEN Targhee II Waterproof

I’ve been a Keen Shoe Fan for years; the Targhee model has worked well for me, in the past for my “All Around Outdoor Shoe”! Lots of solid support, excellent souls, so good traction. I have always ordered and purchased a women’s shoe in the past. This time around the toe box was much to tight, so I returned the women’s style & ordered a men’s. That switch worked out perfect for me! PHopefully Keen will have a look at their production model and make sure the “toe box on the women’s is returned to the wider design.” You need the extra space for heavier hiking /winter socks! They are a well made shoe, if taken care of, will last for years! shoe in the past

I have big feet. I like the width of the shoes, but the length seems a little to short, like they are one size too small. The ends touch my big toe but don’t rub or anything. I have no discomfort, just a “not right” feeling at my big toes.

This is my third pair and unfortunately they were defective. The left boot is fine, but the right one's toe was not sewed together well and there is a lump of cloth that rubs against my toe and is uncomfortable.

The Targee II always work well for me, if I was young again the Sling Backed Heels might had worked to, but this is just another journey, thank you at Zappos for your conscious professionalism, by the way, you offered the heels! L, L & L

I ordered the shoes in size 12 Wide, which turns out to be 2E. I normally wear size 11 4E so these were too narrow for me. The length was ok. I returned them since my feet were starting to hurt after wearing them for a while.

I needed size 11.5. I usually wear 10.5 to 11. I use these for walking and they give good support. The foam inserts seem minimalist so I purchased inserts

I like the shoes. Originally bought a half size bigger because all the reviews said to do that. They were too big. Zappos quickly and easily swapped them out. The new ones still feel a bit big but that may be the toe box difference between these and my previous Merrell hiking shoes. I will get used to these.

This shoe is not true to size. I have bought several shoes from Zappos. I were a 15 EE in dress shoes and a 16 EE in athletic/hiking shoes. I need a 17 EE when buying any product from KEEN.

Too narrow in upp er left area

Not sure what's going on...maybe it's how my hiker's feet are changing as I get older, but the Targhee II seem to have too much bulk under the lateral portion of the arch support. It basically tilts me into pronation, which I already struggle with. I own the Targhee hiking boots and do not not have this problem. Maybe it's the new style.

OK, here's my Targhee II saga- bear with me. I really liked the rugged good looks of this shoe, but I was quite concerned about the many reviews that I read that the shoe runs small. Nonetheless, I ordered my regular shoe size, Mens 12M. When I received my shoes, I tried them on, and sure enough, they were way too snug, with my toes all crumpled up inside the toe box. In this size range, there is no 12.5M, so if I wanted to wear the Targhee II, it would have to be a 13M. So I sent them back for an exchange. The 13's came and I tried them on. They felt cavernous- So much so that when I walked, not only would my heel come up with each step, but my foot would slide forward into the toe box and make contact with the front edge... I'll regress a bit here... I wanted these shoes for a planned trip to Norway, which was now upon me. I had other clothing and packing issues to consider, so I tossed the shoes into my suitcase, and figured I'd just wear some heavy socks or even two pair. Fast- forward to Oslo, a few days later. It was time for our first hike, and I grabbed my Targhee II's. It was then that I noticed what appeared to be a manufacturer's defect, a smudge of black rubber on the tongue of one shoe. But I needed to wear the shoes, so I did. And they weren't much better comfort wise, despite my attempts at several sock combinations. I also tried lacing them very tightly, in attempt to stop my foot from moving forward. This helped somewhat, but overall, I decided that my feet were just not made for these shoes. When I got back to New York, I decided to contact Zappos to see if they could help, knowing that by this time, I was outside of the return policy. I figured, although I had worn the shoes, there was a manufacturer's defect (the rubber smudge), and perhaps I could try something else. Zappos was very gracious in allowing me to return this, the second pair- However, I could not choose another shoe- THey would only replace them with the same Targhee II's. So I completed the exchange, and the third pair arrived. Disappointed by the entire process, I put the shoes in the closet and didn't forget about them, but didn't plan on wearing them anytime soon. OK, here's where it gets interesting. We planned a 6 mile hike at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island. I was planning on wearing my old Merrell mid hikers, which are quite comfortable. I went back to the closet where we keep our gear, and noticed the gleaming-new Targhee II's sitting on the shelf, for some two months now- I had never ebven tried them on. I thought, "what the heck", and slipped them on. Something was very different. Immediately I sensed a comfort that I hadn't with any of the previous pairs. So much so, that I had to take them off and examine the tongue to see if they were the correct size. Yep, 13M. So I decided to give it a go. Out on the trail, I noticed that I was NOT thinking about my feet, which is a GOOD thing! And when I did, I was delightfully surprised at the level of comfort. We completed the six miles with absolutely no issues (other than my sciatica), and then walked for another two hours around the streets of Greenport, NY. My Targhee II's feel like bedroom slippers- A slight heel rise with each step (these are the low-cut versions) but nothing bothersome, and my foot comfortable enshrouded within the shoe with no contact with the front of the toe box. I'm thrilled! So what does this tell the prospective Targhee II buyer? I don't really know, but I'm guessing that there is indeed some variation in the manufacturing process. Thank you, Zappos, for your accommodation. Keen? I don't know what to say, other than you really should offer half-sizes beyond size 12. And I can't wait for the next hike!

Slightly small. Order 1/2 size up. Sturdy shoe

Needed arch support.

Had to add an arch support liner. Otherwise a very nice boot

I have owned maybe 5 pairs of Targhee’s. But for some reason these didn’t fit ...in the past they were great out of the box and this pair had a weird arch support on the outside of my left foot that didn’t feel right so I sent them back. Disappointing. This also happened to a pair of Targhee’s mid height boots that I bought while traveling and didn’t wear for a year or two. Now I have to try to find a new go-to-shoe. Going to try a pair of Ecco boots to see how they fit.