Gear Review
KEEN Targhee ll Mid Hiking Boot - Men's
Great Boots! Wish they were more durable!
By Cody Rayl
Ranked #462 - Men's Hiking Boots
January 7, 2010
These boots feel great the day you take them out of the box! No need to break them in! I took them to Ecuador and immediately climbed a 15,000 ft peak with no blisters or hotspots. Keep in mind these are great "trail" boots, but don't really provide support for heavier backpacking loads. The only downside, as others have stated, is the durability of the boot. This is my 3rd pair and the other 2 broke down in under a year. Typically the main issue I have is the rubber soles separating from the bottom of the boot. If you catch it early, you can throw some shoe goo on it and slow down the damage. Either way, they should last longer! The only reason I keep buying them is because they are so comfortable! If you can get past the durability issues, these are a must buy!
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Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: October 26, 2011 By: twultrason1737122
I'm in complete agreement. High on comfort. Low on durability. But, Here I go again looking to buy my thrid pair. Hmmmmmmmmmmm?
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i had the same problem with the sole separating. but this really affects its waterproofness the most. as long as you don't hike through puddles, ive been able to use mine for over a year after theyve separated in four spots
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I used to sell this shoe, and I think that perhaps the reason that they separate early is that fact that they use earth friendly glues. For some this is a good thing, and for others, maybe not.
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