KEEN Utility Men's Targhee EXP WP Hiking Shoe Review

One of the most sturdy shoes I’ve worn in a while. I won’t have to worry about these falling apart for awhile. Nd on top of that, SUPER comfortable. Like surprisingly comfy.

Good fit, true to size, love the dark color

Once these arrived, I put them on and wore them for nine days straight in rainy weather, while stomping all over Scotland in December my feet were dry, warm, and comfortable in an average temperature of 46° and 50% rain every day. You can never go wrong with a pair of Keens. Highly recommend these shoes.

True fit and a lighter alternative to Keen's various mid-height boots. They needed a little more breaking in than my Targhee III boots recently did, and they also require heavier socks for a snug fit (since they lack the high ankle to keep things tight).The new sole was a little stiff, and seemed to make for more initial foot fatigue than something like a new pair of running shoes. But the arch support and protection are spot-on. Break-in was pretty standard (for me), wear them for a mile or two on paved paths, re-tighten the laces a couple of times along the way, repeat another day, call it done.I also tried the Targhee II shoe, and although I like its leather construction better, the design is clunkier and I found the fit less comfortable on my heel. The Exp was a little more stream-lined and better fitting.I generally like KEEN's shoes. They're well made and comfortable. And refreshingly, the lace/tongue design seems to have been done by somebody who actually wears such footwear. If you've tried some of the annoying designs where the tongue slips or chafes, the laces need to be tightened around eye-hooks individually, etc, you know exactly what I mean.Pictured: The Targhee II (shoe) and this Exp (shoe). The Exp is the brown one.Over all, I like the Targhee III boots (mid) more than this Exp (shoe), and those boots broke in faster. But I wanted a shoe (instead of boot) for times where weight/size matter-- such as flying somewhere I'm going to hike. I also find shoes less cumbersome on sand (for hikes along beaches or in sand deserts). And hopefully they wear less hot than something that covers my lower legs.For most cases, I'll prefer a boot. But for a hiking shoe, these seem decent. I'll update if they wear out unexpectedly, but otherwise, Recommended.

Excellent quality shoe. I normally wear a 9.5. I have purchased other keen styles and normally wear 9.5 size. I had to exchange for a 9.

I have tried three other pairs of waterproof hiking shoes for winter / wet disc golf. All three cheaper brands allowed water to breach the interior and eventually soak my feet.I bought these and had them shipped for day 2 of the Beaver State Fling in June where rain was a possibility. I brought my most recent purchased waterproof shoes but decided to go with a name brand this time.There were a couple downpours during my rounds and I was thrilled these Keens did not allow ANY water to breach. My feet and socks were completely DRY! I threw away the other pair I flew in with and were only used 4 or 4 times. these Keens are keepers!Fit great out of the box and were totally comfortable the two wet days of the disc golf tournament.

No they aren't too big. My toes reach the end of the shoe, but the heel slips up and down with each step I take. Other than that they're great in every way. The heel thing kinda ruins the whole shoe for me though. I'll be trying out the mids to see if that works better because I do like the shoe. The toe box is fantastic and they're well made.

Really well made shoes. I could have went with 10.5 instead of 11’s like I normally wear.