Gear Review
KEEN Targhee ll Mid Hiking Boot - Men's
Comfortable but not Durable
By DeWayne
Ranked #773 - Men's Hiking Boots
January 20, 2009
I bought these shoes because they are the most comfotable shoes I have ever had. I have flat feet and had Surgery to correct the problem 4 months before I bought these shoes. Well I went right out on a 4 day backpacking adventure after buying them. On the second morning I Ripped the grab loop on the back of the shoes. I took them right back and got the same Shoe style because they are comfortable. The next pair lasted about 5 months of daily use. I ripped the grab loop within 3 months, they where no longer water proof after 4 months, and the tread was falling apart after 4 months. Luckly the guys at REI allowed me to return them again, as long I didn't buy them again. These shoes (they are shoes not boots) do not stand up to an active lifesyle. But they are Damb Comfortable and climb like an Approach shoe!
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: July 9, 2010 By: Keene Waller
The tread seems to be a problem for most people but i dont know why you'd be ripping the grab loops. if you need to use them to get the boot on its probably too tight, because its lacing system really opens up the front of the boot
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i have about the same thing, i haven't torn any grab loops, but am on i think my third pair, Keen has a one year warranty on all shoes ( and i think 2 on waterproofing)
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What would you expect from "daily use"? I would think that you might want to change shoes, at least once in a while; but then if they are comfortable and don't stink - who am I to complain.
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