KEEN Targhee II Waterproof Hiking Shoe – Women’s

User Reviews

• Cushioned toe protection.
• Comfortable to wear with orthotics.
• The heel is high and takes the weight off your ankle.
• Stable and supportive.
• Wide toe-box and contoured around the ankle and heel.
• Insole is removable for those who need to customize the support.
• The tongue is bellowed to help keep water out.
• Minimum break-in time.
• Efficient medial-lateral stability.

Expert Reviews

• Mesh covers the laces, tongue, and ankle collar to help with breathability.
• 4mm multi-directional lugs aid in traction and stability.
• Sole consists of EVA midsole, a torsion stability ESS, and a rubber outsole.
• Tongue is well padded and the footbed feels balanced.
• Four eyelet lacing system for adjustability.
• Protection in the toe box is top-of-the-line.
• Upper part of the shoe consists mostly of leather, which is very long-lasting.
• Pull loops on the heel and tongue allow for easy on-off use.

User Reviews

• Some issues with sizing discrepancies, with people suggesting to buy true-to-size compared to ordering a half-size up as Keen suggests.
• Not very breathable.
• May need to lace through the tongue to ensure foot doesn’t slip forward.
• Some reports of the top of the foot bruising when laced tightly.
• Foot can get hot due to lack of breathability in the waterproof membrane.
• Heavy feeling (due to durable and long-lasting material).

Expert Reviews

• Reports of needing more arch support.
• KEEN.DRY membrane isn’t the most breathable model.
• Targhee II didn’t stick to surfaces as well as the competition.
• Not for running due to weight and bulkiness.
• Shoes leaked where the synthetic mesh meets the leather of the upper.
• Midsole is exposed and shows wear-and-tear.
• Many users report delamination of the sole as a key issue.