How to Choose Hiking Boots

Key updates level up the agility of these KEEN waterproof hiking shoes. They have the same fast, light fit for the trail, but with longer-lasting, high-rebound cushioning that stays springy.
Imported.
View all KEEN Men'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 | Mesh/TPU |
Midsole | High-rebound foam |
Support | Full-length plate |
Outsole | KEEN.ALL-TERRAIN rubber |
Weight (Pair) | Unavailable |
Gender | Men's |
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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These replaced my Solomons! After wearing Solomon XA Pros for quite sometime, and being pretty unimpressed with the recent quality (I'm on my third pair, used for daily wear on and off duty as a firefighter) I decided to try something new. These Keens are awesome! They are very stable with a much more rigid sole. The foam extends up the side of the arch adding even more stability. They're shockingly light for being a waterproof shoe with dense rubber treads. They also stay very cool, the breathability is excellent. My only complaint is I wish they had a slightly more aggressive tread like a vibram, but their design seems to be fine for most applications. These do run large, I normally wear a 12.5 or 13 and the 12 fits perfect.
Surprisingly, these Keen low height hiking shoes are so comfortable that they actually feel like my ASICS Kayano running shoes. When I tried them on at a nearby REI store, I was stunned by their comfort. In fact, I had a double check with the shoe specialist that they were hiking shoes, and they were waterproof, which he confirmed for me.
Very light, extremely comfortable, stable underfoot. Moves like a trail runner while protecting you like a big boot. Couldn’t be more happy with this purchase. First big hike with them was a 14’er and while my legs have pain, my feet feel great. Grip was amazing on pitched boulders.
I just got these so this is a very preliminary review that I’ll update. Right out of the box these shoes are quite comfortable and fit well, which is uncommon for me. I’m going to the Azores soon where weather is fickle. So sturdy and waterproof footwear seems important to have.
Brought these for a two week trip to Ireland and Scotland because I only wanted to take one pair of shoes. Wore them everyday for two weeks straight and they are incredibly comfortable and breathable. Highly recommended!
I’ve had these a short time but absolutely love them so far. I hiked up Mt Tecumseh in these and they worked perfectly. They’re waterproof, but still seem to be pretty breathable. The comfort is unmatched.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Breaking in nicely. Wasn't sure about the arch but it is seemingly molding to my foot nicely