How to Choose Hiking Boots

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KEEN Voyageur hiking shoes offer all-terrain traction and stability with breathable uppers that keep your feet cool on fair-weather trips into the mountains.
Shop newer versionBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Leather/polyester mesh |
Lining | Polyester |
Midsole | EVA |
Support | EVA shank |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8 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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When you go on a long distance hike, or any hike for that matter, you are going to need shoes that work well with you feet. My feet are rather flat which in turn makes them wide. The Keen foot bed is roomy and easily accommodates my large feet and those swelling from a long days trek. I thru-hiked 2,400 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2009. I probably averaged 20 miles a day over 5 months. I went through 4 pairs of Keen Voyageurs while on trail. After 350 miles the original insole was paper thin so I replaced it with a Superfeet insole and went a whole bunch more miles. Keen Voyageurs are not waterproof which is essential for PCT hiking. You want light weight, quick drying shoes that wont trap debris in the waterproof webbing. Also, each time I would put on a new pair, I had no blisters or any other trouble breaking them in. On 2 of the 4 pairs, the fabric inside the shoe behind the heal and around the ankle started to wear off. In one of the pairs this did cause some discomfort for my foot. Overall, the Keen Voyageur is a great shoe and I continue to wear them to this day. They got me through the dust of the California desert, the snow of the Sierra, the volcanics of Oregon and the rocky wetness of Washington! Thank you Keen Voyageur!
I bought my Keen's last year prior to a hiking trip around Ireland. They are very comfortable and even though at the time I debated getting the waterproof version, I'm glad I didn't. These shoes dry quickly and I had no issues with blisters even with averaging 8-12 miles a day. I continued to wear them daily throughout the summer and winter. They are still in great shape. My Keen's have been hiking in Ireland, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma. I plan on using my dividend for a new pair and recommend them anytime someone asks.
I bought a pair these Voyager Cross-Trainers at the beginning of the summer. I hiked in them all summer and wore them to work through the fall. I wore holes in the inside of heels and wore all the nubs off the soles by November. Okay durability- but not ideal. Then I bought a new pair in January and by the end of Feb- they already have holes in the back inside of the heel! Very poor durability. I wouldn't recommend these for everyday use. I have been wearing Keens for about 5 years. Usually I buy a pair and use them almost continuously for one year before they wear out. But this is less common now. What's up with that Keen?
These are as close to perfect of a mixed use trail shoe I have found. I had a pair of Merrells which were serviceable, but were heavy, too tight across the instep, and just friggin' hot. I bought these with the express knowledge that Keen shoes have a more ergonomic toe box. I cannot get over how comfortable these shoes are. I have yet to use them in a trail situation with wet rocky terrain, so I can't speak to that aspect, but had no issues on wet asphalt. My only complaint is that I wish they had just a bit more cushioning in the footbed, but this could be easily remedied with an insole or orthotic. Highly recommended.
Bought these a month ago for a trip to Turkey + Greece to provide the needed support walking around the ruins. So far so good - from the moment I put the shoes on in the store they were immediately comfortable - probably most comfortable shoes I've worn. Toe box nice and wide - I usually have difficulty finding footwear that is wide enough for my feet. No break in period required to make these comfortable. Have been wearing these all day for a week and have no foot pain/discomfort at all. Feet remain nice and cool as well. Would definitely buy these again and definitely try other KEEN products now.
I bought these shoes 2 days before I hiked Mt. Mitchell. I wore them around for a few hours and then the next day hiked 13 miles in them. No blisters, no foot pain, These shoes were awesome. They were durable and comfortable and had I not just bought them, I would not have known they were brand new. My only complaint is that Keen should rethink the laces. While I like the color, the shoes need those little grip things to hold the laces tight. I felt like they loosened up often and I had to keep retying throughout the day. For comfort sake and durability, though, I couldn't have been happier.
I bought these shoes at the beginning of the summer after finally retiring my last pair of hiking shoes. I have been very pleased with these shoes. My feet are well protected in these shoes and are a lighter option than a boot. My feet can actually breath in these shoes. I feel like they are pretty good looking too! I have had no trouble at all with blisters but I wear a liner sock and pre-tape my known blister spots. The toe box is large and so far I have had no issues with toes bumping the front, even on hilly ascents and descents.
In one word: Wow! I'm glad I read online reviews and sought out this shoe!! Excellent materials and construction, this shoe is made to last. It was comfortable right out of the box, needed no wearing in. Two weeks after buying these I spent 4 days in Yosemite, wearing these everyday. During the trip I hiked approximately 30 miles, including the 14 mile 4800ft elevation gain trek up to the top of Half Dome and back. My feet never once got sore. If these shoes ever wear out I'll try to find the same ones again!
I LOVE these shoes! I have worn my current pair hiking, climbing, walking, jogging, and just strolling around in 5 countries. I bought a new pair to replace these before I can't get them anymore. I'd get several pairs and keep them in the closet for when the new ones wear out. They are good on dirt, gravel, grass, and most surfaces. Note, they are slippery on smooth surfaces that may be wet or oily. They have decent arch support and lots of room in the toe box for people like me with high arches and medium to wide feet. I also have plantar fasciitis and these shoes do seem to help. They are the only ones I can wear long-term.
On second pair of Voyageurs. First pair 5 yrs old, still good as extras. Love these shoes for the way they keep my feet balanced side to side, steady on the trail or the side of a country road. Toe box is high and wide, so no pressure on toenails that could become ingrown if annoyed. Also like the airiness of these shoes -- a little cooler than closed shoes in summer, but warm enough (with wool socks) in winter. (I have higher, closed, Keen boots to wear in deeper snow.