KEEN Women's Targhee 2 Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots, 8 US

I am very pleased with the comfort & fit. Good arch support & well constructed with a sturdy sole

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These are my first pair of actual/rather proper “hiking boots”. Got these for our vacation to Alaska. They’ve got great support and very comfortable. At first, they’d felt as if they didn’t fit as they were “placing” pressure on the sides of my feet, making those areas feel numb/painful but I figured out that was tying them too tightly. Once I figured that out, they felt great. I ordered my normal size, which is a women’s 8, and wore thicker/hiking/cushioned socks. As for them being waterproof, they performed wonderfully. I was able to walk through any puddles, traverse over muddy, snowy, icy trails, and even briefly stepping into shallow creeks with my feet remaining dry and warm. Their price is right and I’d definitely recommend.

Passen perfekt, sind wasserdichtvund endlich Schuhe, die auch nach langer Strecke nirgendwo drücken. Praktisch ist der oberste Haken, an dem das Band befestigt werden kann. Damit muss ich nicht die Schuhe zubinden

After ordering and returning several pairs of hiking boots, I finally found a near perfect fit with this boot. No break in required. Very comfortable for hiking and good traction on wintry surfaces. The only reason I did not give a 5 rating is the overall fit is slightly loose, so I have been wearing two pairs of socks -- nice in cold weather, but may be a bit warm for summer. Would definitely purchase this boot again.

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Not the most "sexy" looking boots, for sure, but definitely great for hiking the awesome national parks! When I first put them on, they seemed a little bulky. However, the "bulk" is what actually made them so comfortable. They have a bit wider toe box, which I like, but still fit my narrower ankles just fine. They required no break-in period. I used the insoles that came with the boots and they worked well, which is great for someone like me who has issues with plantar fasciitis and other foot pain. Though my feet were a bit "heavy" after 8+ hour hiking days, I had no pain. These boots also seem waterproof. Only time I felt actual water was after stepping in a creek that was deeper than expected and water went over the top of the boot (totally my fault). Otherwise, I walked through some pretty thick mud, moderate puddles, and shallow creek beds and they worked well. Good traction. Not sure how they'd do in deep snow, but I'm not sure these are made for that since they are only mid-height anyway? The rounded toe is pretty ugly, but I was quite thankful for the rubberized protection when walking over rocks and boulders. Definitely recommend these boots. You get what you pay for, and these are worth it. And these are true to size. I wear a size 11 ladies in both running shoes and tennis shoes, and I ordered a size 11 in these...perfect fit.

Most of the Keen shoes I’ve had are slightly wider in the toes than most which is why I love them. Light weight, very comfortable. These are/ will be everyday shoes, great support for my feet. Love the colour

I’ve been looking for hiking boots with a genuine wide toe box for years now, and THIS BOOT FINALLY HAS IT. I have long and narrow feet, but bunions from running have left my toes achy and cramped in most “regular” width hiking boots (and shoes, for that matter). If you’re looking for a sturdy, fashionable, waterproof boot with plenty of room for your toes to splay out, I’d highly recommend these! Plus, these boots are comfortable right out of the box and require no breaking in. I live in Seattle, where I hike and wander outside most weeks, and these boots have kept my feet dry and comfortable for miles and miles and miles. They also have good traction (much better than the Merrells I used to wear), great ankle support, and aren’t too heavy (although I wouldn’t classify them as lightweight, exactly). Added bonus: they’re relatively inexpensive and I didn’t have to break the bank to buy them. Super jazzed to see how these withstand wear and tear over time!

I love Keen shoes. Always comfortable, always a great fit. I wouldn’t buy any other brand for my long dog walks in all winds, weathers and terrains.

I bought these instead of Keen's Durand style for two reasons - because a previous reviewer noted the Durand weren't roomy enough (or insole removable) to accommodate different insoles AND because they were lighter in weight than the Durand style.I'm quite please so far! A few things that make them especially nice for me (but may not work for others):FIT - as recommended by almost everyone, order *at least* a 1/2 size larger than typical. I already do this in running shoes, so it was any different for me to do this on these. (For example, I can wear anything from a 4.5 to 5 (35 EU is ideal) if I want sandles or heels to fit and not slide, but in "regular" shoes, I go up to a 5.5 and in running shoes, I'm a clear 6 in Nike's and New Balance and apparently, these). There is not only plenty of room for my toes to not bump the front in 1/2 size up, but also plenty of room for insole insertion...INSOLES - I have very high arches and am currently dealing with plantar fasciitis in one foot. So this was huge for me. Not only are the insoles here easily removable, they are actually pretty decent quality... meaning, if I wasn't dealing with fasciitis, I'd probably have kept them in. As a comparison, I inserted the "pinkberry" from SuperFeet brand inserts and there was no noticeable different between those "special" insoles and the ones Keen already puts in the boot. FURTHER, I was worried my super-high arch ones wouldn't fit, because they're so stiff, but I easily (without even trimming, in my case!) replaced them with the SofSole high-arch inserts (available at sporting stores) with no problem.ANKLES - I have very tiny ankles and so worried these wouldn't properly hug them. But the snugness is so perfect on these without being tight that I actually feel like I'm wearing a little armor around my ankles.LACES - I *despise* round laces for always coming untied no matter how many (and how) times I tie them. And so despite all hiking boots having them for strength/durability issues, I planned on replacing these as soon as they came, with typical flat laces (okay, I also wanted to insert prettier laces too). However, the two hooks on the upper ankle that you round before you tie the lace? They are rubberized and slightly expand - so your laces don't actually move! I even pulled the loops at the top of the footbed as I was loosening them up and they wouldn't budge until I removed the laces from the hooks! It's that good! This may wear out over time, but for now, it's impressive enough that I'm not even going to replace the laces yet!TREAD - The picture online didn't show very well how deep the tread would be on these, but it's satisfyingly deep enough to actually make a difference in hiking up tall hills, mud, and slippery leaves. I have not yet determined how quickly the tread gets gunked/filled up (or how easily the mud falls out) to prevent grip, but I"ll update later on that.I'll update on the following after testing:*WATERPROOFING: As I got the leather version, I'll be spraying waterproofer over it, even though it's already supposed to be waterproof (as you'd do with any camping gear).*TOE STRENGTH: I'll be kicking stones and such to test not only how strong the toes remain, but also how much the foot moves around inside when the toe is exerted.