Our verdict
What's a hiking-inspired sneakerboot that lets you stay all cozy and hip at the same time? Yes, the Mosey Chukka by KEEN fits the bill. It's your fall-to-winter companion that makes walking at a leisurely pace (a.k.a. moseying) such a pleasure to do, especially when the temps start to drop. And if its snugness doesn't captivate you fully, perhaps its remarkable finish will.
Pros
- Through-the-roof comfort
- Featherweight
- Charming fit
- Breaks in quickly
- Posh design
- Staves off the chill
- Lacks poke protection underfoot
- Dope workmanship
Cons
- Underwhelming support
- Could be firmer
- Exact confines that let toes take a breather
Who should buy the KEEN Mosey Chukka
The KEEN Mosey Chukka is as wooly as a sneakerboot can be. Purchase it if:
- You've been waiting to experience lightweight sneakerboots your entire life.
- Cotton pants in pastel colors are what you have the most in your closet.
- Track and field.
- Trail-inspired kicks in wool are what you're after.
Who should not buy it
With its underfoot prowess that makes it a doozy work shoe, the insulated whose thicker sole can give extra protection against hazards is a great alternative to the Mosey Chukka. There's also the KEEN Highland, whose thicker sole can give extra protection against hazards.
updated May 28, 2023
Scores of sneakerheads praise the comfiness of the KEEN Mosey Chukka. These "shoes feel so good," says one of them. A footwear collector among them has this in his review: "slipper-like shoes that feel great."
The almost weightless Mosey Chukka
Lightness is one of the Mosey Chukka's main draws, and many reviewers agree. The following remarks give credence to this statement:
- "Wonderfully light."
- "Like slippers on my feet."
- "Light as a feather."
Exact confines that let toes take a breather
With comments like "fit is spot-on" and "fits well out of the box," it's telling that the KEEN Mosey Chukka has no tightness issues. But the more inviting news: The boot's forefoot section is satisfyingly spacious. A reviewer says that the shoes "give your feet plenty of room to spread out naturally." Another sneaker fan says that they're "extra comfortable for wide feet."
Wooing in the winter
The featured boot, which a reviewer calls "pleasantly toasty," is considered by many as a head-turning KEEN offering. Backing their observation are remarks such as "shoes look very good" and "smart-looking shoe."
Light as a feather
There are those who have qualms about the featured sneaker's extreme flexibility. "They don't feel particularly supportive," says one of them. "There is no sense of firmness in the structure," says another. "Yet one more non-professional reviewer says that "the support is average to low."
Too much sensitivity underfoot
You might want to wear the Mosey Chukka exclusively on well-kept pavements and indoor surfaces, as it's been reported to have very little poke protection underfoot. "I wouldn’t wear them in rough terrain," says a reviewer. The same person also says that, on it, "you feel every stone."
Mint condition in every box
The Mosey Chukka is appreciated by sneakerheads for its excellent craftsmanship. A long-time KEEN fan says that it's one of the brand's top-quality pieces.
