Hiking Boots
Keen Targhee III Waterproof
Best for: wide feet and mixed hiking-and-work-boot duty
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The Targhee III shows up repeatedly in owner reviews as the boot people buy once for hiking and then keep wearing for yard work, light trail crews, and travel — durability and a roomy fit are the two words that recur most. Reviewers who prioritize a nimble, lightweight feel tend to rate it lower than the Salomon or Merrell in this roundup, since the Targhee III trades agility for a burlier, more traditional boot construction.
Pros
- Roomy toe box is the most-cited reason wide-footed owners default to this boot
- Reported by long-term owners as durable enough for regular off-trail and work use, not just hiking
- Keen.Dry waterproofing holds up well through multiple wet seasons per owner reports
Cons
- Heaviest boot in this roundup, which shows up in owner complaints on long fast-paced days
- Less nimble on technical scrambles than the lighter options here
- Sizing runs inconsistent between half sizes according to a notable minority of reviews
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