"buy a larger size; but dandy footwear" - Review of KEEN Targhee ll Hiking Shoe - Men's

I just bought a pair of these low-cuts the other day, after enjoying a pair of the mid-cuts for the past year. I like the wide toe box and the rubber toe covering for roots and rocks. Keen's sizing is puzzling. I have a pair of Keen Austin casual shoes, size 10, that fit fine. But when I tried the Targhee mid-cuts in 10, they were way too small. I got the 10.5 and have been wearing them. But still they were a bit snug for trail work and hikes. Last week the soles began to delaminate, i.e., the black pointed rubber was coming unglued from the gray sole base. I took it back to the store and actually got to exchange the pair for a new pair -- this time in a size 11. I like the 11 best. I just finished a nature hike with my Targhee low-cuts, size 11, and really prefer that size. However, all my other boots and shoes are size 10. So, watch out when buying. Try them on and walk around. I have narrow feet -- B -- and even narrower heels. I have not had problems with heel slippage. For hikes, though, I usually wear a thin sock liner under my socks to prevent potential rubbing. These Targhee II shoes and boots are well worth it.
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