User Review: Keen Men's Voyageur

I've owned these shoes now for just over a year. In addition to my regular morning trail hike of ~3 miles, I have taken them on 5 major hikes including one where I covered 45 miles in just 3 days.

I am a relatively large 50 year old male at just over 6'3" and ~230 pounds. I have wide feet and wear an 11 shoe size. My feet run hot and moist. I wear either a single wool sock or wool over a thin polyester liner to reduce friction. I travel with a 43 pound pack and use hiking poles the way they were meant to be used, as contributors to support and propulsion.

I am picky about what gets in my shoes and often get teased for wearing gaiters (REI desert style) in even moderate height grass or trails where sand or gravel are present. I favor hiking about 10 miles per day. All of these might be useful as you consider my experience.

Until this pair, I've never found a shoe that lasted more than a single spring-summer-fall hiking season. My two typical problems are either a disintegrating lining or sole wear on the outsides of the shoe. This pair has about 450 miles on it and has held up well. The inside is a bit worn, but still has integrity. The inner laminate of the outer sole has begun to show through, but its worn more evenly than previous pairs.

While it does breathe, my feet still get damp during a 3 hour run. Also, the laces don't hold a knot as well as one might like. These two items prevent it from earning a 5.

Overall, I am very happy.