KEEN Men's Targhee 2 Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had many Keen boots along the way. I have a pair of Targhee IV that are very good to walk in. I bought these because they hold my feet well. They come in a wide size which I need. And the soul is what's known as aggressive and I really like this. I can walk and stay up and go up and down hills and Dales and through forest and I can stay connected to the Earth. Not every shoe I have bought to hike in has been as good as this. I'm not really a fan of the modern trail runners used as hiking and backpacking boots. . These hold my feet and it holds to the Earth and my feet don't get nearly as sore or a squashed and narrow foot patterns as many of those trail runners that are supposed to be so good. I live in the southeast. This means that slick rocks roots mud and sand are all over the place when you're going to go out into the woods. And it will make you securely go through it and you won't even realize how tough it would've been in trail runners. To each his own. These are good they're comfortable they keep you secure to the Earth and they don't hurt your feet. Make sure if you've got a little bit water foot go ahead and get the Wides because it is worth it.

So far I've owned the Targhee, II, III, and IV. For me the III is the most comfortable and best fitting out of all of them for daily wear. I need a boot that's versatile and can go from walking the dogs on concrete sidewalks, to the office, and moderate hiking. All in various weather like rain and snow. And the III is perfect for that. The II and IV are a great hiking and backpacking boot with the stiffer and harder outsole and stiffer upper. For daily wear they are just not comfortable and give me foot pain and shin splints, even with different insoles. They are all great boots but for my needs the III's are perfect.