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Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
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Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's

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The Keen Targhee II waterproof cross-training shoes deliver tenacious traction, stability and comfort for all of your multisport needs.

  • Waterproofed nubuck leather and flexible nylon mesh uppers offer ample durability, flexibility and breathability for comfort on the go
  • KEEN.DRY™ waterproof breathable membranes keep feet dry while allowing perspiration to dissipate before it saturates the inside of the shoe
  • Secure-fit lace capture system with sturdy nylon webbing eyelets and heel wrap help lock feet to footbeds for increased support
  • Webbing pull loops at heel and tongue allow easy entry/exit; padded, gusseted tongues keep out debris and moisture while relieving lace pressure
  • Metatomical EVA footbeds are shaped to provide ample cushioning and arch support; can also accommodate orthotics
  • Compression-molded EVA midsoles offer shock-absorption and padding for all-day comfort
  • Supportive nylon shanks provide torsional stability and protection from uneven terrain
  • Patented rubber Toe Guards protect feet and uppers from impacts and abrasion
  • Nonmarking carbon rubber outsoles with aggressive 4mm multidirectional lugs deliver durability and traction

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.

Imported.

Item 772933

Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleCross-training
CutLow
WaterproofYes
UpperNubuck leather/nylon/webbing
LiningWaterproof breathable membrane/nylon
MidsoleEVA
SupportNylon shank
OutsoleCarbon rubber
Average weight2 pounds
Average weight - metric0.91 kilogram
GenderMen's

Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
 
2.9

(based on 26 reviews)

44%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable/no break-in (20)
  • Arch support (11)
  • Great traction (10)
  • Shock-absorbent (9)
  • Stabilizes foot (8)

Cons

  • Not durable/wears easily (14)
  • Hot (6)
  • Poor traction (4)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (14)
  • Mixed terrain (13)
  • Paved trails (10)
  • All weather conditions (9)
  • Rocky/unstable terrain (8)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Recreational walker/hiker (16), Casual adventurer (5), Trail jogger (3)

Reviewed by 26 customers

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Jul

27

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Extremely Comfortable

By JGO

from Dallas, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Padding
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Wears Out Easily

Best Uses

  • Pavement
  • Trails
  • Wet Conditions

Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

First off, let me say that these are some of the most comfortable hiking shoes I've ever worn. I bought them a month prior to going to Hawaii to hike the volcanoes and rainforest, and absolutely loved them pre-trip.

Once I arrived in Kauai, the stitching on the toe of the right shoe failed and opened up. I was still able to hike through the wet terrain of Mt. Waialeale, but was not happy that the shoes had failed so soon. Fortunately, I am a REI member, and was able to exchange them for a new pair.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nov

7

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Not perfect, but the best i've found.

By Ted Merrill

from Santa Cruz, CA

About Me Backpacker, Recreational Walker/Hiker

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Pros

  • Breathable
  • Comfortable/No Break-In
  • Shock-Absorbent
  • Stabilizes Foot

Cons

  • Not Durable/Wears Easily

Best Uses

  • All Weather Conditions
  • Backpacking
  • Everyday
  • Hiking
  • Mixed Terrain

Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

I have wide toes and have had problems with blisters or sloppy fit with many other brands.
This is the only shoe that has ever really fit me.
With proper shoelace adjustment, they become extensions of my feet, like mocassins; yet have just enough stiffness to allow walking on ragged rocks without discomfort.
The sizing is a little odd; per reviews of others, i buy one size larger than i have for any other shoe (15 instead of 14).
Another odd thing is that i find it necessary to tie a knot in the shoelaces at the second crossing, otherwise the toes get curled up.
I've gone through about six pairs; they last me about 8 months each... they are the only shoes i wear, and i take a 10 to 15 mile hike every week plus several backpacking trips a year.
They have all had some problem of coming unglued, but it has never been catastrophic at all, and the quality seems to have gotten better over time. I usually just ignore the ungluing and nothing bad happens.
They are comfortable immediately, although i usually wear them for a little while before deciding where to tie the knot in the shoelaces.
If comfort is important to you i recommend these shoes to you, although it is possible that they might not do so well for your particular foot shape.
I've struggled in the past with plantar faciaitis and so i wear special arch supports within the shoe, which works quite well; the insole they come with is nothing special... that said, the shoe does make it easy to use my foot (and arch) like it should be used.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

15

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

comfy but faulty

By AHM

from Julian, CA

About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable/No Break-In
  • Great Traction

Cons

  • Not Durable/Wears Easily

Best Uses

    Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

    The shoe is really comfortable but during the first year of occasional hiking and walking the sole began to seperate. I'm 65 so I'm not exactly a world class athlete.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    11

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Comfort and Durable

    By Marv in MD

    from MD

    About Me Gym Rat, Recreational Walker/Hiker

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Arch Support
    • Comfortable/No Break-In
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Shock-Absorbent
    • Stabilizes Foot

    Cons

    • Hot

    Best Uses

    • Everyday
    • Grass
    • Mixed Terrain
    • Muddy Conditions
    • Paved Trails
    • Rocky/Unstable Terrain

    Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

    This is the most comfortable shoe on the market! I've had mine for 3 years, and I abolutely love them. My only complaint is that they are very hot. If anyone tells you that this shoe breathes, turn the other way.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    2

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great shoe, but vulnerable to wearout

    By Gas man

    from San Rafael, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Wears Out Easily

    Best Uses

    • Trails

    Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

    Shoes worked great on a recently completed 54 mile backpack in Yosemite with 9,000 cumulative elevation gain. But, like the previous reviewer, the stitching on the toe gave out. [...]

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    6

    2009

     
    3.0

    Wear out easily, Traction not enough

    By mpsa92

    from Carson City, NV

    About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable/No Break-In
    • Shock-Absorbent

    Cons

    • Not Durable/Wears Easily
    • Poor Traction

    Best Uses

    • All Weather Conditions
    • Mixed Terrain
    • Paved Trails

    Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

    Like others, the stitch at toe wear out within 200 miles hike

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Nov

    6

    2009

     
    4.0

    über Comfortable

    By Steve_WDC

    from Washington, DC

    About Me Gym Rat, Recreational Walker/Hiker, Trail Jogger

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Arch Support
    • Comfortable/No Break-In
    • Great Traction
    • Wide Toe Box

    Cons

    • Crud Gets In

    Best Uses

    • All Weather Conditions
    • Grass
    • Mixed Terrain
    • Muddy Conditions
    • Paved Trails
    • Rocky/Unstable Terrain

    Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

    I've had these about 3 weeks now and have put ±150 miles on them. I use them for daily 4- to 7-mile walks with the pooch on trails in the woods, the clay towpath of the C&O Canal, and scrambling on very rocky trails along the Potomac at Great Falls, MD (Billy Goat Trail).

    Pros
    ⁃ No break-in: the day I got them, I wore them and found them to be perfectly comfortable (and waterproof) during a 6-mile hike in the rain.
    - über Comfortable: nice wide toe box and great arch support. The arch support is so good that I don't use and haven't missed my SuperFeet orthotics, which I use in all my other athletic shoes.
    - Waterproof through walks in the rain, puddles and stream crossings (albeit shallow) and across dewy grass in the dog park.
    ⁃ Adequate Traction, despite not having an aggressive tread pattern, I've had not traction issues during scrambles on the aforementioned Billy Goat Trail and steep descents on muddy and leaf-covered hills.

    Cons
    ⁃ Not as stable as I expected. The "floatiness" takes getting used to (see note about lacing below).
    ⁃ Crud gets in, just as it does my running shoes. That and less stability are the trade-offs for the weight savings you get over the boot.
    - Lacing uses fabric eyelets. Fabric eyelets have more friction, making it difficult to get the laces properly tightened. Not impossible, just a tad difficult. Also, I question the durability of such eyelets.

    Other Stuff
    ⁃ I have no idea why REI refers to these as cross-training shoes. Would I run in them? Um, no, too heavy, clunky and the ride is not stable enough. How about the gym? Um, no. Who wears hiking boots to the gym? How about aerobics or pilates class? Um, no.
    ⁃ Hot? Other reviewers have commented that the shoes are too hot. I have not found them to be any hotter than any other Gore-Tex-lined boot I've owned. Also, what's hot in the summer is comfy in the winter.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    14

    2009

     
    1.0

    Great in showroom but fell apart quickly

    By rtriepke

    from Missoula, Mt

    About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

    Pros

    • Comfortable/No Break-In
    • Stabilizes Foot

    Cons

    • Not Durable/Wears Easily

    Best Uses

      Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

      I had very high hopes and loved the shoe out of the box. Unfortunatly they fell apart within six months. Way too short of lifespan for a shoe of this cost...

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      12

      2009

       
      4.0

      Durbale through two years of daily use.

      By SEOMike

      from Overland Park, KS

      About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable/No Break-In
      • Durable
      • Great Traction
      • Shock-Absorbent
      • Stabilizes Foot
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • A little warm

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions
      • Everyday
      • Grass
      • Mixed Terrain
      • Muddy Conditions
      • Paved Trails
      • Rocky/Unstable Terrain

      Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

      I am ordering my second pair of these shoes after this review. I've been very happy with my Keens for more than two years. Until recently they have been very comfortable. The soles have worn nicely and have kept their grip. I've used these shoes in all kinds of conditions from city walking to trails and have always been confident that they will perform. I've often spent hours walking in wet and muddy conditions and my feet have remained dry. My only complaint is that the shoes can be a little warm in the summer, but that's a sacrifice you make for waterproof shoes. If you need ventilated shoes, Keen makes a shoe for that too.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      The heel area shredded a little over time.

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      The souls wore pretty well.

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      Oct

      2

      2009

       
      2.0

      Could have been a great shoe

      By 1canuck

      from North Georgia

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Arch Support
      • Comfortable/No Break-In

      Cons

      • Hot
      • Not Durable/Wears Easily
      • Poor Traction

      Best Uses

      • Mixed Terrain

      Comments about Keen Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

      Sole on both shoes fell apart after moderate use, shoes are hot and traction on wet surfaces is poor. Was hoping for a better product and will not purchase this shoe again.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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