KEEN  Targhee Apex Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Men's

This post is in response to a pair of boots that I have. The first set on the left is my first pair. . . about 3 years old. I liked them so much I got a 2nd pair a year in and left them in the box for a year. . . . now about 6 months into the new pair they are starting to rip apart. . . . my old ones I still use with a insert and are holding up 10 times better than the new pair. Maybe I just got a bad pair? But I ha e raved to a lot of people that these have been my favorite work boots. Thoughts? Thanks, Ariel

These might be my most comfortable shoes ever. I use them to walk my dog on trails, both paved and unpaved. I usually walk about four miles every day. However, they are definitely not waterproof. If there is dew on grass, my socks are wet within a fifteen minute walk. If I get six months’ wear, I’ll be lucky.

These hiking shoes are great if you wanna pick up every rock on the trail that fits inside the cavity on the sole. Or if you want them to just come straight on through.

I’m a woman who wears a men’s shoe because I need a D width (men’s medium)and finding a woman’s shoe in a D width is challenging. The Apex is a great addition to my standby shoe, the Keen Targhee hiking boot and shoe, which I have been wearing for years after my previous go-to running shoe started not fitting well. My feet have both been surgically reconstructed after tendon ruptures, and, I broke my ankle very badly four years ago, so finding shoes that fit is challenging. The Targhee low has been the only shoe I wear since my injury, and believe me, they have their place in my shoe arsenal. THIS shoe, however, takes the excellent design and fit of the original Targhee to another level. They are lighter and more flexible. The design is lovely. And, for the first time since I broke my ankle, I can walk without limping or needing a cane. Keen has really created a unique shoe for both everyday wear, walking, light hiking, maybe running. I like the addition of the heel lock double eyelet feature a lot. My only quibble is that the laces are extremely short and I had to replace them with a longer lace. I hope the next iteration of this shoe comes with longer laces.

This is a comfortable hiking shoe with a good size toe box (I have had problems with other hiking shoes). I hike nearly daily and my feet feel great. A couple of things to note … on my original wear, I just couldn’t get the shoe to not gap around my ankle making the shoe fell unstable. I bought a longer set of laces to be able to lace this with a runner’s lock, and the problem was fixed. Also, the backs are fairly high, make sure you wear tall enough socks or it will rub your achilles.

I've had Keen hiking boots when I was younger and hiked a lot. Just today I purchased the Keen Targhee Apex and they fit great. Light weight and flexible. I am diabetic and have neuropathy in both feet so a perfect fit with good arch support is crucial. Also REI is a great store and I have been a member for the past 35+ years. the sale rep was wonderful and very patient with me as I tried on five different pairs before choosing the Keen's!

These shoes are great. Lightweight and sturdy. And I love REI, because I accidentally bought a pair that was too large, wore them a little bit before I figured out. They were too big, and the store let me bring them back. I bought another pair but the correct size. The staff was super accommodating.

I have worn Keens for years. Other brands just are not wide enough in the toe box and narrow enough in the heel. These are both comfortable and oddly emotionally uplifting. I bought a second pair so I could have a dress up pair. They are lighter and more comfortable than the original Targhee. I am a Colorado Buff alumni (1976); these would have made great sideline shoes back in 1972-76.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are very comfortable with a slightly larger toe box than other brands, but still agile. I hiked for 4 hours in heavy dew the last two days and my feet stay dry. The laces are slightly ribbed and they stayed secure.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Solid. Waterproof. Wide. Lightweight. Comfortable.