KEEN Voyageur Mid Hiking Boot – Men’s

User Reviews

• Very wide toe-box adding to roominess and comfort.
• Air vents for breathability.
• Weight and underfoot support is a nice balance between a trail runner and a heavy-duty hiking boot, allowing for versatility.
• Low break-in time and comfortable.
• Provides great traction on most outdoor surfaces.
• Soft heel bed and supportive shoe.
• Base is narrow and the sole is flexible, which is good for narrow-feet.
• Laces stay tight during use.
• Dries quickly.
• More ankle support than a trail runner.
• Fits true-to-size.

Expert Reviews

• Lacing system locks in mid-foot and heel securely.
• No pressure or chaffing spots.
• Sole features aggressive 4mm lugs for helping with traction, and a shank for torsional stability.
• The second lace loop is tied under the ankle bone to a point on the back of the heel, which provides secure footing.
• The upper hook locks the laces in place, allowing you to tie them without slipping off.

User Reviews

• The mold is curved upward at the toe, resulting in not letting the foot lay flat.
• Lace retainers are made of plastic, instead of metal, hindering durability.
• Reports of falling apart after 6 months of use.
• Less sole equals less support.
• Not waterproof at all and barely water-resistant due to lacing system and ventilation.

Expert Reviews

• Low vents allow water to seep in through shallow puddles when walking.
• Black outer sole may come off and the grey inner sole can come off as well.
• Not a lot of protection besides the toe protector.
• Voyageur’s strap-based design doesn’t adequately conform to a foot shape.
• Can pinch around the top of the foot where the boot’s contour proved to be problematic.
• Lugs are too shallow for off-trail hiking on slopes or on-trail hiking in poor conditions.
• Not for stream-crossings or rain.