Waterproof and Lightweight

By Kelli Busch Ranked #146 - Women's Hiking Boots February 2, 2009

Officially put these to the waterproof and warmth tests today: walking through melting snow piles and drifts. Didn't think the snow was going to be as deep as it was, so I left the snowshoes in the car. Not one bit of melting snow penetrated through the boots, which meant my toes (which normally get cold) stayed warm and dry. There is plenty of ankle support in these, even though they are listed as a "mid". I ordered a 1/2 size larger than my normal shoe size (which I've done before with Keens) and they fit perfectly with slightly thicker socks on. I broke them in at work for the past week (on my feet 8 hours a day) without too much trouble. Thinner socks leave a little more room in the toebox, but that is good for long hikes when your feet are going to swell a little. Unlike other Keen boots I've tried, these are pretty light weight -- I will actually be able to use these backpacking without wishing I was wearing other shoes.

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