Excellent in the BC, OK in the office

By Matthew Burleigh Ranked #800 - Men's Hiking Shoes July 27, 2009

When using them in the desert, they've been great. Well ventilated, excellent traction, the sole is firm enough so you don't feel every rock and jagged edge you step on. They are waterproof so they are extremely versatile.

However, I made the mistake of wearing them to the office one day. The sole doesn't like marble floors at all. Every step was accompanied by a loud squeaking sound. I'm not sure how they would respond to hard wood floors, linoleum, or anything other than dirt and marble, but I would avoid using them for daily trips to the grocery store.

The quick release for the laces holds up pretty well, but when you really have to move, they tend to loosen up a bit. To compensate for this, you can snip the plastic gripper, add an additional quick release slider, then tie off the two laces.

Overall, these are great. Just keep them outside.

View Details: KEEN Arroyo II Hiking Shoe - Men's

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