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Keen Men's Revel IV High Polar Waterproof Boot

rated 4.5 of 5 stars
photo: Keen Men's Revel IV High Polar Waterproof Boot winter boot

Great fit, insulated with 400g Thinsulate, and has an excellent gripping sole. This is my first experience with Keen products, and I wonder why I didn't try them on before!

Pros

  • Great fit
  • Sole is great on icy/snowy trails
  • Warm

Cons

  • Wish it had a locking eyelid for the ankle

The fit is great. I usually wear 9.5 or 10 US in boots and the 10 US is great, plenty space for socks and toes. I use to wear mid hiking boots for my winter hikes but needed warmer boots as I aged. 

Sole has great traction, since it is not Vibram but Keen's own brand. 

I woud have given them 5 stars, but it misses a locking eyelid for the heel (heel lock).

I don't know who tests the company boots (Keen or other brands), but Keen are way to generous with the -40°c rating! Been using them at -25°c, with a medium Smartwool hiking pair of socks, and let me tell you that is the real world upper limit.

I tried my Hillsound Ultra crampons with them and it was a perfect fit.

The leather changed color on the tongue, and the fabric started to fray a little where my gaiters' hook hold to the laces.

They are waterproof.

My feet don't sweat at all whatever sock I use.

Did not use my snowshoes with them yet, so I will keep you updated.

Background

Hiking

Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $200

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Price MSRP: $210.00
Current Retail: $128.99-$209.50
Historic Range: $115.47-$210.00
Reviewers Paid: $200.00
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