KEENWomen's Targhee 2 Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots

So happy with these boots and that’s saying a lot since I have so many foot problems. It’s always worrisome to buy shoes online so I’ll try to describe these best I can. First of all I won’t be making any 20 mile hikes. I’m over 70 and need boots to allow for my farm chores and bad weather, not mountain climbing, but if these work for me, how much better for those who are young and spry.I’ve overweight and my feet tend to swell quite a bit, plus I have fused big toe joints. I can no longer get tall boots on at all and even regular tennies can pose a problem if I can’t open them wide. I need a big toe box and decent width, but have narrow heels. I need a cushiony insole, but also arch support (flat feet), low heel to toe height ratio and a rocker bottom to help with my stride because of bad ankles. It seems an impossible set of requirements. So it was with great trepidation that I ordered these boots.Pretty much all I can wear anymore is what my grandchildren call my ‘Air Grammas’, thick leather New Balance shoes with a wide tongue and stabilizing sole. Boots and shoes I could wear previously have been relegated to the back of the closet. These include Mephisto walkers and Timberland and Ariat boots among others. Heels too high, tongues too narrow, not enough flexibility or too much, you name it.These boots offer easy on/off while even having an attached tongue to aid in waterproofing. The toe box is ample and the width good, but you have to order a half size up for length. I did that and they are perfect. Even though the toe box width is generous, the heel is narrow enough to eliminate slippage. The built-in ankle stabilization is very helpful and the modified rocker bottom makes walking relatively easy for me, which is quite something. Few boots offer that. The padded ankle collar and height is very comfortable. The sole at the heel is not much higher than that at the toe which also makes walking easier for me. The sole is sturdy, but flexible at the same time. The mid-foot support is surprisingly good for my flat feet and although I often replace insoles with orthotics or other insoles to help my various problems, the ones that come in these boots are great just as they are.Normally I wear a 9B although on some shoes the B is too tight. That’s a problem with my narrow heels because a wide width affects heel width too. I bought these in 9.5B and they are perfect.I kept the packing, so sure was I that I’d have to return the boots, but it can all go out now. There will be no return. Very happy indeed.

First pair of hiking boots. Bought these Keen’s and another brand to see which one felt better on my feet. I kept the Keen’s because I like that they have a wider toes box. Used them so far for three difficult hikes and they didn’t disappoint! I stepped in water and they kept my feet dry. They were comfortable during the hike. Traction was great on the hikes. I feel like these boots are durable. Also they are a nice looking boot!

While reading the other reviews, this boot sounded perfect for my needs. And in general they are, with one very important caveat, which knocked them down two stars. These boots were delivered quickly without hassle. They are very comfortable and required no break-in time. The traction is very good and they are easy to walk in all day. I bought these for a trip into the Amazon Rainforest and one of the selling points I was interested in was the comfort and WATERPROOF claim (for, you know... the RAINforest.). I thought I would try them out first on a trip closer to home, so I wore them on a motorcycle trip to the Smokey mountains. The first two days of the trip were riddled with heavy rains. It was then I found out the one problem with these boots... they are absolutely NOT waterproof, by any stretch of the imagination!!! I was wearing a rain suit, which covered the top half of the boot. I was riding on a motorcycle all day, with my feet on foot boards/highway pegs, well above the road. It's not like I was stomping through puddles or streams. Regardless, at the end of each day, the inside of my boots were dripping wet. I wrung out my socks, mopped up the puddles inside of the boot and had to put a blow dryer in the boots. It took a few days for the inside of the boots to dry. Friends in the same weather, with GoreTex boots had dry feet at the end of the day. I wanted so much to love these boots, as they are so comfy. I don't know if I got a defective pair, or if the company needs to remove the false 'waterproof' claim. I'm going to try to spray these boots with water repellent, in hopes of making it through the Amazon rainforest trip semi dry. I can't afford to buy another pair of boots at the moment, so I'm stuck with these boots in one of the wettest biomes on earth. Bottom line: Great, comfortable hiking boots, but like Spielberg's Gremlins, KEEP THEM AWAY FROM WATER!

These boots are so comfortable and lightweight. And they are waterproof! I went on a short hike last weekend and encountered some wet areas with about 3 inches of water that I couldn't get around. I was pleasantly surprised that my feet stayed dry.I ordered a size larger than I usually wear and am glad I did. I think they run a bit small.So far I am very satisfied.

I have a difficult foot to find shoes or boots that work for me: wide, bunions, and recovering from plantar fasciitis. The other reviews are right: these boots are comfortable, the toe box is roomy, they are wide enough for me, the sides where they go past the ankles are comfortable (a problem I have with many boots this height.) Good traction on the soles which are sturdy enough to not feel rocks and tree roots underfoot. The insoles are removable to use special ones (although the ones they came with are quite good!) I bought a half-size up to accommodate socks and the fit is perfect. Love them!

I needed a boot that didn't have mesh like a lot of tennis shoes where brush gets stuck inside and that were sturdy enough for various outdoor projects; planting trees, installing birdhouse posts, etc and also hiking. Like the high tops also and I needed room in front as I have bunions. Also wanted something I could wear all day. These are perfect. Great fit, made of leather and didn't have to break in. I tried on several quality shoes locally and just couldn't find anything that didn't pinch my feet. This was a keeper!

Me encantaron, al principio los sientes amplios pero pronto te acostumbras y mis pies se sienten mejor al ser las botas más anchas

These shoes are fantastic and comfortable. You can slip them on and not have to break them in at all before a hike. I love a good Keen and I'm happy to have found this shoe on sale.My two qualms with the shoes are as follows:1. The top clasps for the laces are made out of plastic, not metal. This just seems cheap and I'm sure they will be the first thing to go on the shoe. Columbia shoes use metal clasps but aren't nearly as comfortable on the sole as Keens, imo. But although the clasps are plastic, they initially hold the laces in place very well.2. The inner sole is made of some sort of poly-plastic and it's noticeable, as your sock does slip a bit on it. I wish it had a better texture and was less slippery/smooth --something for Keen to think about for their next design. I might spray it with a fixative to give it some texture.Anyhow, minus to the two points of possible improvement, I still highly recommend this shoe to anyone with shorter toes and a wider food box. I have osteoarthritis, morton's neuroma, and nerve damage in my toes. These shoes are so comfortable that walking doesn't bother my feet while wearing them. I can't recommend them enough. Would definitely buy them again.

Passen perfekt, sind wasserdichtvund endlich Schuhe, die auch nach langer Strecke nirgendwo drücken. Praktisch ist der oberste Haken, an dem das Band befestigt werden kann. Damit muss ich nicht die Schuhe zubinden

passt sehr gut

I suffer from Planter Fasciitis and other foot aches and pains, at Christmas I spent over £100 on a well named pair of boots that had rave reviews but for my annoyingly sensitive feet I couldn't walk 1/4 of a mile without my feet killing me and going on a hike in them had me in tears. These Keen boots are such an amazing turn around. From new I did a 6 mile hike and it was like wearing my comfy trainers. Not one ache or pain and I was going up hill, down hill, climbing boulders and all sorts. They are absolutely brilliant and as long as the quality stays the same these will be the only boots I buy from here on out. Definitely worth the investment.