User Review: Keen Targhee II

Keen Targhee II
Above: The current Targhee II, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 4, 2006 by jhshokie

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Materials: leather / mesh / gore lining
Use: short day hikes
Break-in Period: 6-10 miles of use
Weight: ??
Price Paid: ~$95

Overall, this Keen shoe is great. I use them for day hikes and for general, casual use. I would not plan on using these shoes for backpacking due to the low ankle support.

Once broken in, they are a very comfortable shoe, with plenty of room for your toes and a tight fit around the ankle. My feet don't swim in the shoe either. I've done some intense circuits (up/down) and I did not have problems with my toes rubbing. Cushioning is very good, and the soles are moderately stiff (good for stepping on rocks.)

The shoes were tight during the break-in period (about 8 miles). After that, they are very comfortable.

Why 4 stars? I'm not married to the look of the shoe, but due to the comfort, I am getting over this minor issue.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Targhee II at 10 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw		Women's Targhee II Shoe (Fall 2008)$110.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:		Targhee ll Hiking Shoe - Women's$60.47Buy Now
Targhee ll Hiking Shoe - Men's$91.96Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors		Women's Targhee II Shoe$84.30Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet		Targhee ll Hiking Shoe - Women's$60.47Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:		Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Men's$110.00Buy Now
Targhee II Cross-Training Shoes - Women's$110.00Buy Now

RockCreek
2 purchase options:		Targhee II Hiking Shoe (Men's) + Free Socks!$109.95Buy Now
Targhee II Hiking Shoe (Women's) + Free Socks!$109.95Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
2 purchase options:		Women's Targhee II$87.96Buy Now
Men's Targhee II$109.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
3 purchase options:		Targhee II (Medium Grey/Rust) - Men's$88.95Buy Now
Targhee II (Black Olive/Jester Red) - Men's$89.95Buy Now
Targhee II (Charcoal/Warm Olive) - Women's$109.95Buy Now

Massey's
2 purchase options:		Mens Keen Targhee II$109.49Buy Now
Womens Keen Targhee II$109.49Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:		Targhee II$110.00Buy Now
Targhee II - Women's$110.00Buy Now

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