KEEN  Zionic NXT Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's

This is exactly what I was looking for. Very light weight, ankle support, and nothing digs in to the skin. Perfect fit, same size I buy in the Vans that I wear around daily. Took only a few hikes for me to feel like they were broken in, but it honestly felt like that from the start. Wore them inside the house out of the box for the first night, could barely hear me walking around the house on the floors, like they were glued to my feet and my ankles. I am very confident that these will do fine on the four day hike I have planned this week on the Colorado Trail.

Right out of the box, these boots are great. The heel locks you in place, the comfort is impressive, and the grip is noticeable. These boots are cushioned and comfortable but are a few steps above a running shoe in terms of stiffness. Not quite as stiff as a serious backpacking boot, but I think these really find the middle ground between a softer trail runner and a backpacking boot, which I love.

My husband must be dragged to replace old boots for new ones, but after walking around in and trying on many boots and with the patient assistance of nice REI staff, my husband settled on the Keen Zionic Waterproof Boots. He indicated that they needed a little breaking in and were a little bit rubbing his ankle a bit early days, but now he seems to happy with them. He says that are supportive and comfortable for light hikes and grip well on slick rocks. So far so good. I think they look nice with jeans , so that's my thumbs up.

Next Gen Zionic is a fine replacement to prior version. Upper laces go through 2 boot lace hooks instead of prior version's one. The upper material has tighter weave and cosmetic changes to the markings. Foot bed feels unchanged, a modest amount of cushioning which helps my old knees, but not excessive which can feel unstable. I have a minor tendency to pronate and the previous model was starting to brake down to the inside after a year of frequent use. Will see if the new model holds up better.

In 20+ years of hiking, these are by far the most comfortable hiking boots I've worn. They are also some of the lightest hiking boots I've worn. I highly recommend them for cold weather and wet weather hiking. I've used them for 4 snowy/ icy hikes so far and they have performed admirably. On the biggest day- a 12 miler with 3,400 ft gain with a foot or so of snow of the summit- the waterproofing kept my feet warm and dry all day. I also had zero foot soreness during or after this day. All of that said, I don't think these are the hiking shoe quiver killer. I wouldn't wear them for hot and dry conditions. I think the waterproof liner would prevent them from breathing enough. But pair these with a non-waterproof, mesh lined shoe for hot & dry conditions and you'll be set for hiking in any weather.

Excellent light weight hiking boot. This new version has a little more bed cushion than the prior model, but the same great support. I like Keen's tread design which sheds mud better than my Solomons.

Bought these a full size larger (13) to replace the low cut version (12). I wear a 12 in every other shoe/boot, but these run painfully small and narrow which is odd for Keens. They offer great cushion and a surprising amount of protection for such a light boot. There is zero arch/torsion support and I had to replace the insoles with Superfeet. I would travel day hike in these but would never do anything serious or rocky. Breathes exceptionally well, much better tha Goretex!

After eyeing this boot for many months I finally purchased them when they went on sale. I had a good idea I would really like them as I've owned a hiking shoe version of this boot for two years that I like (probably an earlier generation but very similar). Great typical Keen fit, maybe even just a tiny bit roomier than Keens typical roomy forefoot. Really great traction on the bottoms. Nice feel on the inside - nice cushioning with a bit of rebound to help move you along. 1st time I tried them in 20- something temps with snow and icy 4.20 mile hike and they performed very well - quite warm,dry and comfy, no break-in needed. They are lighter than my other leather Keens, which Ill use in colder temps. My only complaint are the two loop lace hooks at the top of the boot - they are a bit too tight for the type of semi-flat laces, so it a bit challenging to get the laces in place. Since the loops are some kind of plastic they are not adjustable/expandable.

Absoulutely perfect. I have had a ton of hiking boots over the years, and these are lightweight and have some of the best grip out there.

Very comfortable and light on the feet. Gave them a four rating because unsure of durability.