KEEN Men's Circadia Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

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The brand built its reputation on sandals before breaking through with its casual shoes, work boots, and hiking footwear. It's not only based in the United States, but one of the rare companies that actually manufactures (some of) its footwear in the USA (as well as in Asia and Mexico). Backpacking, trail building, snowshoeing, or even accidental post-holing (you’ve got to get to that connector trail somehow! This is also one of the best hiking boots for wide feet, thanks to Keen's extra wide toe box—it's what I usually recommend to hikers who struggle fitting into other brands' wides. ALL-TERRAIN rubber outsole as the Targhee III boot, this version adds mesh vents to the upper creating a breathable design that keeps the air flowing.

But it's harder for me to recommend KEEN hiking boots and shoes now that they cost the same— or more— than the best brands for hiking boots and hiking shoes. The low-cut Targhee is a comfortable hiking shoe for men and women with average support and above average cushioning. Fit tip: The Targhee II boot comes in our standard iconic Targhee fit and a wide version for those feet that need a little more room. That makes the Voyageur a decent value choice, especially for desert hikers and fair-weather hikers who avoid wet trails and rainy weather hikes.With their excellent traction and reinforced construction, they ensure stability and support on even the most challenging trails. Since 2005, the Targhee Mid has been one of KEEN's best sellers, thanks to its out-of-the-box comfort. Privacy Policy: Hiking Feet uses cookies to track affiliate sales but does not collect or use personal information.

Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. That gives me a few bucks back for the hundreds of unpaid hours I've devoted to writing free content to help you find the hiking footwear that works best for your feet, your budget, and your hikes. That should equal a little more durability and performance for moderate day hikes or backpacking trips. The EVA foam feels cushy underfoot, and the roomy fit doesn't pinch people's feet or crimp their toes. A broad-fitting, beefy-looking day hiker, the Circadia is a classic KEEN boot that offers good protection, cushioning and durability for a mid-cut boot, while still feeling comfortable and flexible.

The brand's wide toe boxes and protective toe caps provide necessary wiggle room for your toes and extra protection against jammed toes, broken toes, and lost toe nails. It is quite clear that the Pyrenees is a crowd favorite when it comes to comfort and we finally understand why.

The brand's sandals are standouts, and I imagine that I'll always own at least one pair of KEEN casual shoes. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.All in all, if your priorities are comfort, cushioning and protection, these are a great choice – and though they’re not as light as some of the more streamlined hybrid trainer-hikers, they should prove more durable, thanks to those leather uppers and the robust toecap. In terms of build, they feature KEEN’s trademark oversized toe bumpers, and thick heel counters with robust double-stitched leather uppers.

Waterproofing comes from KEEN’s own membrane rather than a branded Gore-Tex liner, but it did its job on test.

It's a good brand for the average day hiker and also a good brand for wide toe boxes and wide sizes. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. DRY waterproof, breathable membrane, feet are kept dry on the move, with KEEN LuftCore technology embedding a lightweight foam core inside the midsole to absorb shock and deliver all-day comfort on the trail. I hope my brand review helped you decide if KEEN might be a good fit for your feet, your budget, and your hikes. The big and beefy look does mean these boots don’t always feel the most nimble or precise – but then, they’re not designed for rock-hopping across technical terrain.