KEEN Womens Voyageur Mid Hiking Boot - Brindle/Custard - 11

These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. If they were "cute" I'd wear them with shorts, sundresses, to parties & weddings. I'm serious! (But sadly...) The first time I bought a pair, I returned to store a few days later to buy a backup pair (just in case Keen stopped making them). Even with lots of use, they stay comfortable for several seasons. And when I decided to open the saved box and donate the original, I know someone was more than a little please to find them at the thrift store. They still felt comfortable. I just bought another "backup" pair, just in case I can't get them later. They have a nice wide toe box. I found the size I was measured to be quite comfortable, but bought a half size larger because I have Mortan's Neuroma, wear an orthotic insert and like to wear thicker socks. I think a normal person would find them true to size; I just don't want any restrictions on my toes in the width. The ankle high boot makes the shoe secure, so the extra room isn't a problem. (I think I'd stick to my "true size" if I got a shoe/below ankle version).. I also bought a similar shoe in the water proof version for a trip to Montana in the snow. I contacted Keen to get suggestions on which style would fit the best, based on my satisfaction with the fit of the Voyaguer. The same sized Targee II waterproof mid fit a little bigger, but are great.

I've had this particular boots since 2009. For some reason I lost this pair at my last big hike coming back home. I thought maybe I could find something better, but yet I failed. So I bought my second pair and love them. They don't need to be broken in. I'm a moderate hiker and this boot does the trips for me. If I don't light hike I wear thinner socks. If I do long rocky hikes, I wear thick wool socks. I did buy a half size bigger due to socks.