How to Choose Hiking Boots

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Ready to hike faster and farther? Gear up to enjoy more trail time with the men's KEEN Zionic Waterproof hiking shoes, which offer a combination of speed, stability and comfort.
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View all KEEN Men's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | KEEN.DRY waterproof/breathable membrane |
Upper | Performance ripstop mesh - 100% recycled polyester - with TPU overlays |
Midsole | High-rebound EVA |
Support | Stability shank |
Outsole | TPU |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 10.9 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
EU | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 | 48.5 | 49 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 11 | 11.1 | 11.25 | 11.6 | 11.9 | 12.2 | 12.5 | 12.8 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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This is a purely subjective observation of course, and your mileage will vary, but the best fit and comfort choices I’ve experienced in a hiking shoe. Better made and with more lateral support than even high end running shoes, makes for a great city trekker! Pity it’s discontinued but I’ll watch for others by Keen
Pretty disappointed in the overall quality. First thing, these shoes are comfortable, supportive, and good looking. However, after playing 4 rounds of disc golf, the tow split and is peeling off. I hike in the White Mountains which is full of granite rock piles, which was the intention of these shoes...but after 4 rounds of playing disc golf, they are already falling apart. No way they'd survive our mountains.
These hiking shoes are a comfortable for my husband who wears 4E width. He is a size 10.5-11 and went with 11 to allow for a hiking sock and a bit of wiggle room. Very happy with purchase.
There is a lot of volume in this shoe. No where that I could find in the description did it mention that they are for wide feet. They would save some money on returns if they mention this.
This shoe was comfortable and true to Keen traditional fit. It provided solid support, and all day walking comfort right out of the box. I walked all over Washington DC (3-5 miles a day) with one large 8 mile day. My feet and legs never felt fatigued, and they were not sore the next day. The toe box provides ample room and the snug heel cup ensures the shoe never slipped. I doubt this shoe is robust enough anything but light trail hiking, but it did a great job with the concrete of a big city. No real complaints.
I am on my third pair of these hiking shoes. I walk at least 4 miles, 5 or 6 days per week. I probably get 400 to 500 miles on a pair of shoes before the soles wear out. The arch support seems to be better than most hiking shoes that I have tried. It's a little thing, but the laces don't wear out before the soles.
More of a low cut hiking boot than an athletic shoe with a lug sole. Seem to run a bit long and wide in the forefoot. Very sturdy and comfortable for me.
Comfortable, lightweight, and definitely waterproof. They get abused at my outdoor job but have maintained their waterproofing.
Sole started to separate only a few months after purchase. I use the shoes for playing disc golf about once a week since early June. After only having the shoe for 2 1/2 months, the sole started to separate on the left shoe. I love the comfort of the shoes, and they are definitely waterproof. Just disappointed in the quality and longevity of the shoes, especially since they are one of the most expensive shoes I've purchased and lasted the shortest amount of time.
Look great, feel great. Definitely waterproof. As expected with waterproof shoes, my feet get warm, so I don't wear them really unless I think I'll need them.