KEEN  Targhee IV Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Women's

Purchased because loved the idea of the sole not falling off with the single piece sole. Should have thought about the lace up more. With only one lace closer around the ankle, the bend of my foot to ankle took all the pressure going down hill rather than my leg. Fine for short (~3 miles), but painful for longer hikes (6+ miles). Going back to a boot that has at least two lace closers on leg above ankle, and not a lace cross right at bend of ankle. Really wanted to love these boots, but can’t.

These are well-made, nice looking, excellent boots. They were very comfortable walking around inside the house. Unfortunately, they didn't working for me, once I wore them on a hike where I was going uphill and downhill. I found the insole was slippery and allowed my foot to slide forward in an unsecure way, even though they were the correct size, and even if I tied them very snug. I do think the old Keen boots were a better shape and I wish Keen still made them. They worked great for me. (More boxy toe.) Overall I think this is just a problem with my foot shape, not a problem with the boots. They should work fine for others.

Overall, an okay shoe. They were pretty stiff out of the box but I figured they’d need some breaking in considering the durability of the shoe. After about a month or two they started to break in and feel a bit more comfortable. But over the past few months I just don’t think they’re for me. Not enough cushion and my feet start to hurt after wearing them for awhile. I did an 8 mile hike with some pretty steep incline/decline and my ankles did not feel as supported as I’d like. Pretty solid in terms of durability and waterproof but definitely not the most comfortable to do lots of miles in.

Oh geez. I wanted to love these boots as I liked they look. I ordered two pair of Keen hiking boots (these and the Durand Evos) from the Labor Day sale and just picked up these beauties today. I was so excited to get home and compare the two. After putting both on, the tongue folds on these ones after taking just two steps. I tried tightening them up which was fruitless. I flattened the tongue out, re-tied, and took a couple more steps to the same result. It became uncomfortable after about 5 steps. For a brand new pair of boots, I’m not going to try and fix the problem. Sadly, I’ll just return them. Otherwise they are very comfortable with a wide toe box, good support. I would recommend these except for the tongue which is a pretty big minus.

I picked up these boots weeks ago but never had the chance to try them on. Finally got them out of the box and just wore them around the house for a full day doing normal chores - stairs, 1/4 mile walk to mailbox, etc. Did not want to get them too dirty in case they did not fit! After 8 hours my feet never seemed to realize they were wearing boots and not slippers. The bunion was not screaming for freedom and none of my toes were irritated by rubbing against each other. Can’t wait to try them outside once I catch up on these nagging house projects. It is so nice to be able to wiggle toes in a boot!

I’ve bought these two years in a row. Targhee III failed 3 weeks from hike when the seam at toebox failed and allowed water in. Now I have the Targhee IV and I’m 2 weeks out from hike. There’s one spot that keeps water even in sun drying many hours and it now smells like mildew. Having to treat and pray I don’t stink out the rest of my fellow hikers. I do have to replace the insole every time I buy these too. Thought it was just me, but reviews are agreeing so I’ll state Keen needs to do better in using a more sufficient insole!

Great shoe. I've worn Keen Targhees for a few years now. The new (to me) Targhee IV model fit perfectly and broke in quickly. I wore it hiking in the Sierras recently, and it protected my feet from water and rocky trails. Makes me feel like a mountain goat.

My frustration builds more and more with manufacturers cheapening hiking shoes. Keen is a prime example. I have worn just about every brand imaginable. Keen was always favorite. But this shoe is odd. The middle seems lowered and the front toe box is higher. Shoe is lightweight which is nice. Lacking support - I mean Keen was superb with arch support and now this is a joke with this shoe. I took out the insole and replaced it with Superfeet and then Sol, still not loving the fit. I wear them around the house and garden now because they are a poor shoe for hiking.

No arch support. I rock hunt and climb up hills and these boots do not grip well, soles are thin and I feel unstable wearing them. I have also developed an Achilles tendon problem from wearing them and because they are waterproof my feet smell horrible after hiking. What a waste of $170., I don’t even want to donate them because someone else’s feet may be impaired!

These hiking boots are perfect for my wider feet. There is plenty of room and comfort for my flat feet and wider toes. My toes have plenty of room which avoids damage and discomfort but snug enough at heels to keep my feet from sliding around.