{"id":160788,"date":"2014-06-23T12:50:47","date_gmt":"2014-06-23T19:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=160788"},"modified":"2020-07-13T14:11:13","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T21:11:13","slug":"keen-feel-the-wind-in-your-toes-with-targhee-sandals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/hike\/keen-feel-the-wind-in-your-toes-with-targhee-sandals","title":{"rendered":"Feel The Wind In Your Toes With Targhee Sandals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor’s note: This article is part of the Consciously Created content series<\/a>, sponsored by KEEN. This article was first published on the\u00a0KEEN Blog<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Rolling sand dunes.\u00a0Sun-baked playas<\/a>. Red rock canyons. The world is full of drop-dead gorgeous locales that also happen to be hot as *#@&!. And we wouldn\u2019t want to miss out on any of them. Hiking and camping in hot weather can be a little tricky, but it\u2019s worth the extra strategizing. Having footwear that can ventilate and release some of the heat is key. That\u2019s where Targhee hiking sandals can be just the thing.<\/p>\n

Targhee sandal styles run the gamut from \u201cepic trek\u201d to \u201cfamily day hike,\u201d so there\u2019s a pair for every outdoor plan.<\/p>\n

The Backstory Of Targhee Sandals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Targhee hiking boot<\/a>\u00a0is a bona fide KEEN classic, beloved for its sturdy, resilient design. It just felt so right to take the top off and let the breeze in.\u00a0Targhee sandals<\/a>\u00a0let your feet breathe while still being primed for truly rugged hikes, all with the same level of comfort and traction as the original Targhee boot.<\/p>\n

All Targhee Sandals Have a Few Important Things<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First of all, they have the same sole as the\u00a0Targhee III boot<\/a>\u2014that rock-clutching, gravel-busting, has-your-back KEEN.ALL-TERRAIN rubber outsole.<\/p>\n

All Targhee sandals have an adjustable upper that fits the contours of your foot so it\u2019ll definitely stay on (no loose, slipping-and-sliding feel here).<\/p>\n

And all Targhee sandals are made with\u00a0environmentally preferred leather<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s durable and waterproof. It will get nicely worn in and weathered (but still hang tough).<\/p>\n

Find Your Just-Right Targhee Sandal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Targhee III Sandal<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0These men\u2019s hiking sandals are for those hikes with steeper grades and overgrown terrain, where you\u2019d otherwise be wearing boots (if it weren\u2019t so scorching hot). It\u2019s got the closed toe with the protective KEEN toe bumper so those surprise roots and sneaky blackberry vines won\u2019t catch you unaware. A bungee cord adjuster makes for single-handed adjustment (and unlike laces, these never come untied).<\/p>\n

Targhee III Open Toe Sandal<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Some hikers just don\u2019t dig a covered-toe sandal. We get it, and we designed these men\u2019s hiking sandals for the people who like to feel the sunshine on their toenails (don\u2019t skip the SPF, though!). Unlike the other two Targhee sandals, this one has hook-and-loop straps instead of the bungee cord closure.<\/p>\n

Targhee III Slide Sandal<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0Some feet just really need their freedom. With an open toe and back, these men\u2019s trail sandals give you the airiest feel. We love them for easy hikes, kicking around the campsite and exercising the dog. The upper is minimal compared to other Targhee shoes, but it still sets you up with arch support and high-traction grip.<\/p>\n

Your New Summer Hiker?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s just too darn hot to wear a hiking boot. But it\u2019s never too hot to go on an awesome hike. Plan ahead with some high-caliber SPF, sun-covering accessories, plenty of water, and rugged open-air footwear, and enjoy your\u00a0sagebrush-studded desert trek<\/a>\u00a0to the fullest.<\/p>\n

Note: Targhee sandals are available in men\u2019s sizing. Women can always size down to wear a Targhee, or check out the equally hiking-friendly\u00a0women\u2019s Terradora sandals<\/a>. Whatever makes you comfortable!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Editor’s note: This article is part of the Consciously Created content series, sponsored by KEEN. This article was first published on the\u00a0KEEN Blog.\u00a0 Rolling sand dunes.\u00a0Sun-baked playas. Red rock canyons. The world is full of drop-dead gorgeous locales that also happen to be hot as *#@&!. And we wouldn\u2019t want to miss out on any […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":160791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[387],"tags":[2023],"internal-tag":[],"class_list":["post-160788","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hike","tag-keen"],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/rei.com\/blog\/hike\/keen-feel-the-wind-in-your-toes-with-targhee-sandals","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Feel The Wind In Your Toes With Targhee Sandals","url":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/hike\/keen-feel-the-wind-in-your-toes-with-targhee-sandals","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/hike\/keen-feel-the-wind-in-your-toes-with-targhee-sandals"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/06\/KEEN_SS20_TARGHEE_SANDAL_L1A6690-copy-e1592942407693.jpg?resize=150%2C150","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/06\/KEEN_SS20_TARGHEE_SANDAL_L1A6690-copy-e1592942407693.jpg?fit=6720%2C3343"},"articleSection":"Hike","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Chelsea Davis"}],"creator":["Chelsea Davis"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Uncommon Path \u2013 An REI Co-op Publication","logo":""},"keywords":["keen"],"dateCreated":"2014-06-23T19:50:47Z","datePublished":"2014-06-23T19:50:47Z","dateModified":"2020-07-13T21:11:13Z"},"rendered":"