KEEN  Durand Evo Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's

Had plans to do San Jacinto Peak from Humber Park using light trail running shoes, and 4 days before the trip saw the weather report saying there was going to be snow fall the day before our hike even at lower elevation at the trailhead, some people even mentioned using micro spikes. Then came the question, should I just risk it or go and buy some long needed boots and risk having new boots with no time to break them in. Decided not to take any chances and went to get some Waterproof boots, tried different ones finally decided with the KEEN Durand Evo Mid. I liked the wider toe space, overall support, and cushion. Used the boots around the house the rest of the day, and a few hours in the morning while packing. Got to the cabin that evening, put on the boots again to do a short one and a half mile hike to the trail head just to get a feel of the boots, everything felt fine. Like clockwork there was snow fall the next morning, decided to do one more hike in the snow and small patches of ice also to break them in, after 6 miles with out micro spikes I was very surprised with the grip, my feet never got wet, or cold; and most important of all didn't feel any hot spots or discomfort. Finally the day came to hit the trail, did 17 miles in total of snow right from the start all the way to the summit, some areas had at least one feet of snow, then on the way back the snow was melting, had about 70% slush on the way down, 15 snow, and 15% mud and dirt. Micro spikes helped with the grip. Even did another 10 mile hike the following week on more aggressive dusty, rocky, muddy river canyon. In the end this was the best purchase I've could have done. Very satisfied, feet never got wet or cold, and no blisters.

These are not made in the USA they are assembled here from foreign garbage. Zero arch support, very stiff. It’s like walking on two planks