Introducing Footwear for Adventure: A Review of Keen’s Targhee Hiking Boots
Whether you are adventuring to alpine lakes or strolling along a rocky shore, supportive and dependable footwear like hiking boots can either make or break the experience. As many new hikers do, I started off hiking in sneakers during high school. While that’s fine for a short mile or two, additional miles on tough terrain will cause your poorly supported feet to ache. Or, your feet can be vulnerable to injury from trail hazards like rocks. Besides this, sneakers tend to wear down quickly on trails since they weren’t designed for all-terrain.
If I’m out on the trails, there’s only one pair of boots you’ll see on my feet. Today I’m sharing the most durable, comfortable, and stylish (of course) hiking boots: Keen’s Targhee boot.
Styles are available in women’s and men’s sizing.
This month marks the 15th anniversary of this style’s debut! It really says something about the quality and performance of this boot that it keeps coming back year after year.
To celebrate this milestone, Keen generously sent me a pair of the new Targhee III Waterproof Mid Boot. These boots have accompanied me on countless adventures over the past few years. In fact, they are the first and only hiking boot style I’ve owned.
WHY THE TARGHEE IS THE ULTIMATE HIKING BOOT
Our feet power our travels so of course we should be picky about which shoes we choose to support them!
Here are the top 3 reasons why the Targhee is the best:
- Waterproof design: keeps your feet dry while crossing streams or hiking in the rain
- Built for comfort: cushioned ankle support and padded footbed, lightweight feel, protective shield around the toes
- Reliable: made to last for years and all the miles your feet can take you
WHERE KEEN’S TARGHEE HIKING BOOTS CAN TAKE YOU
Choosing footwear, especially footwear that will be heavily tested like hiking boots, you should consider where you will wear them. For me, Keen boots are my go-to for any outdoor activities. So, here’s a list of places and occasions I’ve worn them to give you a taste of their versatility.
- Rocky beaches while tidepooling
- Gravel and dirt trails for hiking
- Pavement during casual walks
- Through water like streams and or puddles on rainy days
Shop Women’s Targhee Hiking Boots
They run true to size. For example, I normally wear a 7.5 and wear these boots in 7.5 with both regular and wool socks. I have the taller style that go a little past my ankle, they’re the boot style.
Boot styles
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Shop Men’s Targhee Hiking Boots
Boots, Shoe, & Wide Styles
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If you’re in need adventure footwear that will stand the test of time, then the Keen Targhee boots and shoes are for you! They are the one thing I always grab as I’m heading out the door the enjoy natural beauty.
Happy hiking! And, don’t forget to bring face coverings to show courtesy to and care for others when passing them.
Love always,
