The Targhee II Mid from KEEN offers four-wheel-drive performance for your feet. This hiking boot is revamped with the KEEN.Dry waterproof breathable membrane to keep your feet dry and comfortable. The aggressive outsole has 4mm lugs to bite into the terrain, providing excellent traction. The ESS shank provides torsional stability for a secure ride, while the mid cut height increases ankle support through canyons and over mountain tops.
The Targhee II Mid from KEEN offers four-wheel-drive performance for your feet. This hiking boot is revamped with the KEEN.Dry waterproof breathable membrane to keep your feet dry and comfortable. The aggressive outsole has 4mm lugs to bite into the terrain, providing excellent traction. The ESS shank provides torsional stability for a secure ride, while the mid cut height increases ankle support through canyons and over mountain tops.
The Targhee II Mid from KEEN offers four-wheel-drive performance for your feet. This hiking boot is revamped with the KEEN.Dry waterproof breathable membrane to keep your feet dry and comfortable. The aggressive outsole has 4mm lugs to bite into the terrain, providing excellent traction. The ESS shank provides torsional stability for a secure ride, while the mid cut height increases ankle support through canyons and over mountain tops.
The Targhee II Mid from KEEN offers four-wheel-drive performance for your feet. This hiking boot is revamped with the KEEN.Dry waterproof breathable membrane to keep your feet dry and comfortable. The aggressive outsole has 4mm lugs to bite into the terrain, providing excellent traction. The ESS shank provides torsional stability for a secure ride, while the mid cut height increases ankle support through canyons and over mountain tops.
Last updated at 04/06/2026 00:17:38
Keen Men's Targhee II Mid, Black Olive/Yellow, 8.5M
Delivery $72.58
originally posted on REI
I bought my first pair a couple years ago and both boots delaminated within 5 months. I could put my finger clear through the arch from side to side. I contact Keen and they sent me a new pair. After 3 months these also delaminated from heel to arch. ShoeGu is now holding the sole together. I also experienced severe foot calluses buildup on the outside edges on each foot. I stopped using the boots and switched to Danner. The calluses are disappearing. The other day I put the Keens back on and the feel was weird. I could feel pressure on the outside edge of the boot. It wasn’t a natural fit. For now I’m staying with Danner.
originally posted on mec.ca
These shoes have the usual Keen wide fit at the toes and are very comfortable. There's a lot of cushioning from the thick foam insole and the ample midsole. The outsole has openings, like a running shoe, through which the midsole is exposed. This leaves these exposed parts of the midsole vulnerable to damage from sharp twigs and rocks. I've already had a piece of a twig punch a cut into the midsole. The Targhee III has largely eliminated this design. However, the Targhee II has the rand come up at the back to protect the heel but the Targhee III no longer has this. The uppermost lace hooks on the Targhee II lock the laces in place. I don't like this. It makes it difficult to adjust the lace tension and the laces cannot equalize pressure as you walk. These shoes are ... MoreThese shoes have the usual Keen wide fit at the toes and are very comfortable. There's a lot of cushioning from the thick foam insole and the ample midsole. The outsole has openings, like a running shoe, through which the midsole is exposed. This leaves these exposed parts of the midsole vulnerable to damage from sharp twigs and rocks. I've already had a piece of a twig punch a cut into the midsole. The Targhee III has largely eliminated this design. However, the Targhee II has the rand come up at the back to protect the heel but the Targhee III no longer has this. The uppermost lace hooks on the Targhee II lock the laces in place. I don't like this. It makes it difficult to adjust the lace tension and the laces cannot equalize pressure as you walk. These shoes are reasonably light. The sole provides good traction and the waterproofing seems to work.
originally posted on keenfootwear.com
Keen always surprises me. I have extra wide feet and Keen provides the space needed for my foot. Up hills or down this shoe is very comfortable. The sole is perfect for outdoor hiking and hunting in uneven terrain. The internal cushioning is limited but space is available for aftermarket insoles. Compared to Merrells of comparable model, the Targhee II is lighter and a more durable shoe. I give it four stars because of the lack of cushioned insole but it may be a blessing because it allows for combustibility for the individual. Given time this may be a five star shoe.
| Variant | |
| color | Black Olive Yellow |
| size | 8.5 |
Keen Men's Targhee II Mid, Black Olive/Yellow, 8.5M
Delivery $72.58
I bought my first pair a couple years ago and both boots delaminated within 5 months. I could put my finger clear through the arch from side to side. I contact Keen and they sent me a new pair. After 3 months these also delaminated from heel to arch. ShoeGu is now holding the sole together. I also experienced severe foot calluses buildup on the outside edges on each foot. I stopped using the boots and switched to Danner. The calluses are disappearing. The other day I put the Keens back on and the feel was weird. I could feel pressure on the outside edge of the boot. It wasn’t a natural fit. For now I’m staying with Danner.
These shoes have the usual Keen wide fit at the toes and are very comfortable. There's a lot of cushioning from the thick foam insole and the ample midsole. The outsole has openings, like a running shoe, through which the midsole is exposed. This leaves these exposed parts of the midsole vulnerable to damage from sharp twigs and rocks. I've already had a piece of a twig punch a cut into the midsole. The Targhee III has largely eliminated this design. However, the Targhee II has the rand come up at the back to protect the heel but the Targhee III no longer has this. The uppermost lace hooks on the Targhee II lock the laces in place. I don't like this. It makes it difficult to adjust the lace tension and the laces cannot equalize pressure as you walk. These shoes are ... MoreThese shoes have the usual Keen wide fit at the toes and are very comfortable. There's a lot of cushioning from the thick foam insole and the ample midsole. The outsole has openings, like a running shoe, through which the midsole is exposed. This leaves these exposed parts of the midsole vulnerable to damage from sharp twigs and rocks. I've already had a piece of a twig punch a cut into the midsole. The Targhee III has largely eliminated this design. However, the Targhee II has the rand come up at the back to protect the heel but the Targhee III no longer has this. The uppermost lace hooks on the Targhee II lock the laces in place. I don't like this. It makes it difficult to adjust the lace tension and the laces cannot equalize pressure as you walk. These shoes are reasonably light. The sole provides good traction and the waterproofing seems to work.
Keen always surprises me. I have extra wide feet and Keen provides the space needed for my foot. Up hills or down this shoe is very comfortable. The sole is perfect for outdoor hiking and hunting in uneven terrain. The internal cushioning is limited but space is available for aftermarket insoles. Compared to Merrells of comparable model, the Targhee II is lighter and a more durable shoe. I give it four stars because of the lack of cushioned insole but it may be a blessing because it allows for combustibility for the individual. Given time this may be a five star shoe.
Love my new boots! This is my 3rd pair. I’m a dog walker and have worn through the last ones. I wear shoes until they pretty much fall off my feet. My shoes get a full workout daily. The only disappointing thing about these new guys is they seem a little more stiff in the ankle area than in the past- as tho they’ve been made from different materials than previous models. Hoping they’ll wear thru this stage soon. Im sad to say that part of the shoe actuality leaves me a bit sore at the end of the day. Other than this, I’m planning on sticking with this model for as long as they’re made
These shoes did not last the way I hoped. Granted, I used them as a farm work boot, but they quickly broke down and lost their waterproofing within a month when the toe-tongue junction began to come apart. Then the shoe seemed to tighten up (perhaps from wetting and drying repeatedly). And from the start the laces would constantly slip and were too short for the top grommets. Within six months of use either side of both toes is completely frayed and coming apart and the sole began to fall off. Obviously not fit for hefty farm work. However I will be looking for other keen work boots or something similar because the Arroyo II (not used for farm work) has been the most comfortable and best shoe I’ve ever owned.
This is my third pair of the Targhee II mid-WP boots. I haven't put them to the water-proof test yet, but in the short time I have worn them I can already see a few changes from my earlier pairs, and they are not for the better, unfortunately.I remember the feeling of the first two pairs (identical, purchased 4 years apart), which *just fit* as soon as I put them on. From the beginning, they felt comfortable enough to wear all day. The latest pair just doesn't feel the same. Perhaps with wear they will feel better, but see my points below as well.One of the features of the previous pairs was the way my heel sat in a sort of cup, held in place by the padding around the ankles. I find my heel slipping around in the shoe in the new pair, and I think it is related to ... MoreThis is my third pair of the Targhee II mid-WP boots. I haven't put them to the water-proof test yet, but in the short time I have worn them I can already see a few changes from my earlier pairs, and they are not for the better, unfortunately.I remember the feeling of the first two pairs (identical, purchased 4 years apart), which *just fit* as soon as I put them on. From the beginning, they felt comfortable enough to wear all day. The latest pair just doesn't feel the same. Perhaps with wear they will feel better, but see my points below as well.One of the features of the previous pairs was the way my heel sat in a sort of cup, held in place by the padding around the ankles. I find my heel slipping around in the shoe in the new pair, and I think it is related to both a change in the fabric of the inner lining and also a thinner padding around the ankles. I also had to follow-up with customer service (who were very nice) about the fact that the laces the shoes come with are too short to tie a secure knot with. I traced that down to the fact that the eyelets/ lace loops are about a half to three-quarters inch further apart, while the lace provided is the same length as the previous pairs (56in). As a result, you have almost a foot less lace to actually tie a knot with. Which brings me to another design change - the lace eyelets are further apart because less leather has been used in the upper, and the tongue is much wider. I suspect this will also make the boot less comfortable, as it was the leather stretching and moulding to the foot that really made the boot as comfortable as it was, and now a big stretch of the upper is just the synthetic nylon-ish tongue, covered by lace strands.Overall, I chose these boots rather than the Targhee III or some other brand because I wanted to stick with something tried and tested which worked for me, and in that respect I am quite disappointed. Not sure if this was a case of fixing something that isn't broken, or of the increasing trend I am seeing in good brands trying to reduce costs/ increase profits, but in the end this doesn't feel like the Targhee II boots I have worn for the past 8-10 years.
These started off good, but the lack of durability and support started being an issue. The plastic lace nubs snapped off after a couple months, and after a year the toe cap and sole has almost completely peeled off one boot. This seems like a common issue with this boot, there are many reviews saying they're on their 3rd to 5th pair. I don't see how this is a positive, my higher performance hunting boots have ran these into the ground. And on very broken and uneven terrain, these are not as supportive as I'm used to. They're not bad for casual use, but get on steep, broken ground and I feel like I'm wearing slippers.
Had a pair of these for 5 or six years and they have been great to me. Do some backpacking and a decent amount of hiking in CO. I've tried on several different brands of hiking boots and the first pair was so comfy out of the box, I haven't looked back since. Nice toe room and no "hot" spots and no long break in period.The reason for the four stars is because I just received my second pair, and par for the course these days, they have been manufactured somewhat differently. Very similar and the soles seem to have remained the same. But the very thing that made the first pair so comfy seems to have changed the most dramatically and that is the tongue and ankle support. Before it was nice and soft and now it is more rigid, so that there is a little "bite" on the back ... MoreHad a pair of these for 5 or six years and they have been great to me. Do some backpacking and a decent amount of hiking in CO. I've tried on several different brands of hiking boots and the first pair was so comfy out of the box, I haven't looked back since. Nice toe room and no "hot" spots and no long break in period.The reason for the four stars is because I just received my second pair, and par for the course these days, they have been manufactured somewhat differently. Very similar and the soles seem to have remained the same. But the very thing that made the first pair so comfy seems to have changed the most dramatically and that is the tongue and ankle support. Before it was nice and soft and now it is more rigid, so that there is a little "bite" on the back of at least my right ankle. The padding is firmer and you can definitely feel it. Interestingly enough the first pair were made in China and these are made in India.I have not yet hiked in these and have only been wearing them inside for a couple of days. I don't think it will be enough to cause any real concern as I've tired on different brands and these still seem to be the most comfortable out of the box yet. Just putting it out there for someone who may want to replace an old pair that it may be worth a trip to the store to try them on, and maybe see what else is out there. If only brands could not mess with a good thing to save on costs, I think we would be in a much better world.
I was looking for a stability boot (as I over-pronate). I work in landscaping which means that I walk over uneven ground all day long. After evaluating a half dozen alternatives, I chose these. I was hesitant because their retail price was $20 less than the others I examined. Wow! I’ve been pleasantly surprised. (First, they fit true to size and have a roomy toe box.) They’re beefy. They provide excellent support from the arch through the ankle, all while providing a cushioned, flexible footbed. I formerly wore neoprene ankle supports with other boots in order to make it through the day, but with these Keen’s, there’s no need.
These are the least durable hiking boots I've ever worn. I purchased these from REI about 18 months ago. In that time, I've worn them on two backpacking trips, which totaled about 70 miles' worth of hiking. The rest of the year, they just sat in the closet. Despite the low usage, the outsole has peeled away in multiple spots around the edges of both shoes; one chunk just tore off completely. From other reviews, it appears this was a common issue.Furthermore, the midsole stitching near my big toe knuckle completely blew out on the right shoe. This compromised the waterproofing of the shoe, as there is a finger-sized hole straight through to the inside.I've never had a pair of hiking boots last less than 5 years before, but these ones are done after less than 2. ... MoreThese are the least durable hiking boots I've ever worn. I purchased these from REI about 18 months ago. In that time, I've worn them on two backpacking trips, which totaled about 70 miles' worth of hiking. The rest of the year, they just sat in the closet. Despite the low usage, the outsole has peeled away in multiple spots around the edges of both shoes; one chunk just tore off completely. From other reviews, it appears this was a common issue.Furthermore, the midsole stitching near my big toe knuckle completely blew out on the right shoe. This compromised the waterproofing of the shoe, as there is a finger-sized hole straight through to the inside.I've never had a pair of hiking boots last less than 5 years before, but these ones are done after less than 2. This was my first time wearing shoes from Keen and will almost certainly be my last, which is a shame because they did fit well. I'm bummed to be outside both Keen's and REI's 1-year warranty period, because I've never felt more deserving of a refund than I do with these shoes.
| Variant | |
| color | Black Olive Yellow |
| size | 8.5 |
