How to Choose Hiking Boots

Ready to hike faster and farther? You'll be geared up to enjoy more trail time in KEEN Zionic Waterproof hiking shoes for women. They offer a combination of speed, stability and comfort.
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View all KEEN Women'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. 6.9 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 |
UK | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 |
EU | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.25 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.9 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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My last 3 hiking boots have been Keens, I don't know why I didn't think to try their hiking shoes. These shoes have incredible grip for all terrain. The dark blue color is great cause it's not brown or black but not some weird flashy color that will look even worse when dirty. The coating seems waterproof but almost more important, weed-proof. It stinks when you are hiking of working off trail and then seeds and other vegetation stick to the outside of your shoes because they have mesh material. These do not! Light weight as well.
Wonderful shoes, but not offered in a women’s size 12 by REI. Keen makes them in a 12 but I had to go elsewhere to find them (maybe that’s why my pair had short shoelaces?). Come on REI, let’s make sure all your women have access to their size when available. PS They’re great for the urban hiker and have that roomy toe-bed that Keen is known for. I highly recommend them.
I really liked these shoes, they were comfortable and had great tread and they were waterproof as advertised. I appreciate REI’s return policy for members. After light to medium wear, they started to come apart around the 10 month mark, so I returned them. When spending $140 on a pair of shoes, I expect them to last longer. If I wore them excessively I would understand them coming apart, but the amount I used them they should have lasted longer.
I wanted to like these but I could tell almost immediately they were a "fail" for me. I don't have particularly wide feet or toes, but I do enjoy Keen's wider toebox. These are definitely not wide. My toes felt cramped across and the top of my toes were cramped as well. I wear a sz 7 in my other Keens (and other shoes) and that's what these were. So disappointed to see yet again Keen veering away from what made their shoes special.
These hiking shoes were comfortable straight out of the box, and I've enjoyed wearing them in a variety of conditions. Good tread, and they've kept my feet dry in rainy weather. I'm really happy with all of the KEEN shoes I've purchased and would highly recommend!
Pros: These shoes will definitely keep your feet dry! And out of multiple shoes I tried forba November trip to Europe, these were the best fit. Cons: I had to size up a half size for the length, but find the shoe generally feels a little wide (and I have wider feet). I have to wear thicker ankle socks to avoid heel rub. The tread looks and feels pretty aggressive but is actually kind of slick on wet surfaces.
They are pretty but I wish they don't have very visible Keen on shoes. They are comfortable but I found they run small normally my shoes size 6 to 6.5 this pair I have get size 7 with athletic socks
Great shoes but they did not come in Wide which I needed so they are sitting in stretchers for the last month
I really wanted these shoes to fit. I got them in black and they're the most stylish KEEN's I've seen. Unfortunately the toe box is much smaller than other KEEN's I've worn and I had to return them. Length was perfect though (I got a 7.5 and usually wear 7.5). If they came in wide, I'd buy them day one!
I want a pair waterproofing black hiking shoes to walking around & keep my feet dry. I wear from size from 6 - 6.5 but I ordered size 7 are right size for me..1/2" from tips of my toes with good arch support