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Don't let wild weather keep you indoors. Your feet will love the warmth and waterproof protection of the men's KEEN Revel IV High Polar boots, rated to -40°F for comfort in extreme cold.
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Best Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Mid-calf |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | KEEN.DRY waterproof breathable membrane |
Comfort Range | -40 degrees (F) |
Upper | Leather/performance mesh |
Lining | Textile |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation | KEEN.WARM recycled PET fibers |
Midsole | EVA |
Support | Stability shank |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | Unavailable |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains leather from a tannery rated by the Leather Working Group (LWG) 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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No more brace. We were looking for a high top boot that would support his bowed ankle due to paraplegia, we are pleased with the support. We wanted the added insulation due to cold feet and it has helped. We were concerned about not having enough room for the toesies but they run wide. We were concerned that his high arch would not allow him to get the boot on, but it was not an issue. We were concerned about fluoride issues because toxic socks was what was given him red and swollen feet but because Keen boots are PFAS free, that's not an issue. You can see from the unsolicitated photos that he is thrilled!!! Thank you Keen Boots
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Boot lace islet on both boots stabbed into my ankles.
In a sea of ankle high boots the Keen Revel IV Polar boot stands out. The boot reaches my calf and I bought it specifically for shoveling snow in my driveway. Things that stood out: (1) The toe box is not as wide as a typically Keen boot. I wouldn't describe it as narrow, it just is not generous. (2) The material(s) seemed quality, not a cheaply made boot. (3) The sole is fairly aggressive. (4) This is the worse one - the heel seemed flat-footed. My foot felt like it was in a moccasin instead of a boot. It didn't feel right to me and the only reason that I ultimately returned it. It might appeal to some.
I recently wrote a high star review on these boots back on 8/26/24. Here I am degrading the review and dropping it down to two stars on 10/28/24, after finally getting around to wearing them on a cold morning hunt. While lacing these boots up the eyelet of the laces completely tore off my boot while tightening down and lacing them. I did not think I had to worry about the quality and durability of these boots because of the price point.
The shape has changed to narrower. They are shaped more tapered and pointy. They are no longer good for my wide foot.
The fit is true to size so I went with one size up to accommodate thicker winter socks. The fit is a touch big with thin socks but perfect with a typical wool med to heavy weight sock by going up one size. The toe box is slightly smaller than most Keen shoes but still plenty wide to allow toe movement. I wear a size 12 Keen and bought a 13. A 12 would have been too small with heavy wool socks. The boot is stiff and will take some break in time but not painful to wear. The laces are not as bright red as they appear and are more of a maroon color. They look better in person unless you want bright red laces. The one con is the felt insoles. They are glued in and not removable. They are comfortable and provide a decent arch support but it would have been nice to have the option to swap them out if a better arch support was needed or replace them once the felt wears down. The temps haven’t fallen below 50 yet and they are too warm to wear now. I’ll update the review once I’ve put some miles on them this winter.
Now that we have had a couple of snow storms, I was able to try these boots out. I think they are a fantastic pair of boots. The are warm and comfortable. I'm very impressed with the traction on ice. I actually had to touch the sole with my fingers to believe it. That is when I noticed that parts of the sole had a gritty substance to help with the traction. Very smart engineering. I will say that sonce they are not completely broken in yet, they are a little stiff. I'm sure that with time, the stiffness will go away. Awesome boots, go get you some!
I have used these boots for two full seasons now. That’s about 6 days a week during the 4 winter months of the year where I live. I originally bought these as a mid-temp option to compliment my Baffin Snowmonsters that I use on the coldest days. I found they perfectly suited this need. They have been comfortable and warm from 40 degrees down to about 10F. They are lightweight and were extremely comfortable right out of the box. I especially appreciate the wide toe box. From the durable grommets to the lined insoles there are a lot of quality details. The D ring works really smoothly for attaching my OR gaiters and the bit of elastic in the loop makes them easy to attach. My only complaint about these boots is that within a month the rands started separating from the uppers on both boots. I applied some Aquaseal SR to the seams (as seen in photo) and haven’t touched them since.They continue to be perfectly waterproof. These boots also work fairly well for winter fat biking, but the tread is not ideal for pedal feel. As expected they excel for winter hiking and snowshoeing. Overall, they are the most comfortable boot I’ve ever had. If it wasn’t for the slight rand separation I would absolutely give them 5 stars.
I work in these boots all day at a ski resort and they they are the most comfortable boots I can find for being out in the Winter elements for long periods of time. My toes are cold most of the day so the temp rating is not accurate and they do leak water once they get saturated. I have been Tod to re-apply water proofing and my feet still get wet. I have worn these boots for multiple photography trips to Iceland and I add heated socks or footbeds to stay warm. With small improvements these boot could be the best on the market. Despite these issues I still like the boots and would recommend because everyone has a different experiences.
How you get off calling this a polar boot is totally beyond me. I bought these in preparation for moving to Norway for a couple years and I am beyond disappointed. These are not waterproof at all. One day out in the field in eastern Finmark and they are totally soaked through. Now I can't even get replacements because you won't ship to Norway and somehow have distributors in Denmark and Finland but not Norway. I want my money back. I have used other keen boots and thought I could trust the descriptions and specifications but clearly I cannot. If these can't keep my feet dry walking through snow then how can you call it a polar boot?