How to Choose Hiking Boots

With their comfortable style, cozy insulation and plaid accents, the women's KEEN Kaci III Winter Waterproof boots have the warmth and waterproofing you need to be outside all season long.
Imported.
Best Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | KEEN.DRY waterproof/breathable membrane |
Comfort Range | -4 degrees (F) |
Upper | Waterproof premium leather |
Midsole | Foam |
Support | Stability shank |
Outsole | Higher-traction rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 9.3 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
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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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my fourth pair of Kaci hiking boots. Love this updated look! First day I wore them and they felt like my old boots right away —before they wore out, that is! The new shoe support was heavenly right at the start. I walked seven and a half miles without any break in issues. No foot sores anywhere. I love the new version with the updated loops. I always wear a size six with Keen. Other companies I’m a 6.5. But I don’t like other shoe companies. I only wear Keens since i discovered them in 2017. Being a hiker someone was surprised I never heard of Keen. So glad I have now. Though I have a skinny foot, I like the wide toe because it allows for the natural movement of toes for balance and movement for long distance and speed. Keen—never stop making Kaci❤️ —I’d love an Oxford Kaci with laces if they ever made it, or with a bungee tie for quick going!!!
This is a very wide boot. It felt clunky/chunky & I couldn’t secure my foot with any lacing trick. I understand that extra space is needed for warmth in a winter boot, but this was excessive. Cute pattern, but the fit was unlike my other Keen original fit boots. I’m used to wearing steel toe boots & these felt clunkier. Unfortunately returning. I don’t think a smaller size would fix the issue.
I bought these thinking they would be the same as my pair from 5ish years ago. The leather is much more stiff and the footbed/sole isn’t as comfortable. Definitely more stiff as well. I guess I’m keeping them in hopes they will break in. Fingers crossed! PS I still have my old ones I just get new insoles!
These are the best shoes Keen makes! They are true to the wide toe box and waterproof. I am so disappointed there are no new colors this year, how about the Lagoon color the kids have? I wish Keen would make these in tall boots, Mary Jane's, all the shoes.
These are my 4th pair of Kaci boots. I NEVER had to break them in until this year. They are taller and wider and stiffer. I will probably keep them because they are warm and waterproof and they will probably break in after a few more walks.
insanely wide in toe/ball of foot area. Even with 2 pairs of socks I had an inch on each side of foot. Yes, my feet are fairly narrow but I bought the same size in a pair of Merrell's and they fit perfectly. these are just WAY TOO WIDE
I love the fit of these boots for a bunion corrected on left foot, and a correction needing done on right foot. There is plenty of room, and no rubbing or soreness.
The low chemical odor helps me to be able to wear these boots right away. Most shoes, I have to allow out gassing for months before I can wear them.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so happy with this purchase—the wide toe box is perfect for my bunion-plagued feet. Love the comfort, the lightness, and the plaid.
This boot is what I expected. It is comfortable and was easy for me to "break in".