KEEN Targhee ll Hiking Shoe - Men's

I have owned all the major brands of hiking shoes and Keen Targhee II are my favorites. Whether backpacking for the weekend or a mild 3 mile walk around town. Truly the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.

Such a comfortable pair of shoes. Great for everyday wear and for day hikes. I was excited to try out the eVent lining, but it hasn't turned out to be any cooler or more breathable then my last pair of shoes with XCR. They are comfortable. Seem a little hunky and big at times. The tongue bunches up a bit when they are tied up. Worked out great in the slush walking to class everyday though. Waterproofness has not been an issue at all.

I bought these for the walking part of my commute between the bus, office and home. I have worn them in snow, ice, shush and water. These shoes have proven to be very durable with excellent traction. My only concern is that the top eyelet is fabric. I'm hoping it will not break from tugging when I tie my shoes. No reason to think it will. Great shoe!

This is my second pair of these shoes. They are extremely comfortable. I walk 2-3 miles six times a week so I only wish the soles lasted as long as the uppers. They are comfortable and sturdy. Classic Keens.

I use Targhee II for trail hikes through forest or trails with light gravel/ mountainous and coastal rock are hard on this shoe, but does offer good grip on surfaces. Overall, very comfortable and supportive shoe.

This was my first pair of Keen shoes and overall, I could have made a better choice. I don't know if it's my foot, but I never could get these to fit right. Even though they are a little small, I have a problem with my heel lifting and rubbing. On a 2-day hike in Alaska, this caused blisters. Their waterproofness is fair to good if you're not wading through wet muskeg (I was), but they do not dry very quickly. They breathe rather poorly as well. The construction seems good and the sole is stable, but my foot never felt very "planted" in them. I would probably try another pair of Keens, but unless you can try these on first (or you know you like Keen footwear) you may want to pass.

I have loved using these for pretty extensive hikes and casual use. I like how they have you stand/walk higher then more shoes, like a Dansko. The event is really solid too, it will take a nikwax if you so desire, and does great with blocking out water and other stuff. As far as the size goes, they fit bigger if anything, so the previous review might be good for abnormal feet, which I don't think I have. I absolutely love the rubber toe, its such a nice feature and almost a compliment to the customer so we don't have to buy a new pair of shoes all the time. So basically if you want a shoe that feels light, totally burly, and waterproof, go for this one. I got the walnut and from the picture, it looks lighter in person.

First off, I have really difficult feet. I wear custom insoles, so I need a shoe with a lot of volume. The other Keen shoes and sandals I own fit the bill perfectly, but I just couldn't get these shoes to fit comfortably. In my experience all Keen shoes run small. These are no exception. I buy all Keen shoes a 1/2 size larger than what I normally wear and the Targhee IIs were still just a tad small. I possibly could have used them, but in my experience, it's always better when you're dealing with footwear to go bigger versus smaller. At that size the shoes would not have allowed any room for my feet to swell after a long hike. I decided to send them back and get a full size larger than what I would normally wear. These were much better, but I just couldn't get the laces cranked down hard enough to keep my heels from slipping. Something that would certainly cause hot spots and blisters on long ascents. I love Keen footwear and I'm just bummed that I couldn't get these to work. On a more positive side, I found them to be surprisingly light. Their appearance makes them look like they would weigh much more than they actually do. They were also very stiff and supportive. Much more so than other light hikers I've tried. This may, or may not be a plus for some people. I personally like that feature in a shoe. They also appeared to be very well built. I would expect these shoes to log on many miles before any significant signs of wear. The tongue was well padded and I didn't notice any pinching even when really cranking down the laces. I can't speak to the waterproofness of these shoes as I didn't try them in any wet environments. The Event liner did make them rather warm, but not anymore so than any other Gore-Tex lined shoe I've worn. If you don't have odd shaped feet like I do these shoes will probably work for you like a champ.

I have used Keen in the past and their wide toe box and classic fit keeps me coming back. I use these for my everyday shoes and some light hiking. Not my shoe of preference for full day hikes but for a casual stroll they work great. The shank really stiffens up the sole to be able to carry a 15 pound pack with more comfort. True to size.