Our verdict
Trail enthusiasts who need a kind of hiking gear that provides tons of comfort right off the bat may find it in the Targhee EXP Mid Waterproof. They may also find outstanding lightness and waterproofing in this KEEN boot. That said, perfection for this shoe is hardly within reach as there were those who seriously criticized its confining width.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Amazingly comfortable
- Zero break-in period
- Waterproof
- Astonishing breathability
- Excellent ankle support
- Fantastically stable
- Keeps the foot nice and warm
Cons
- Restrictive fit
Provides protection against bumpy hazards
The Targhee EXP Mid Waterproof is a worthy addition to KEEN Targhee’s growing library of remarkable hikers thanks to its array of fine qualities. It is a solid option if you:
- Prefer a hiking boot that keeps the foot dry.
- Track spikes and XC.
Keeps the foot nice and warm
- The Targhee EXP Mid Waterproof from KEEN is apt for day explorers who frequently take on extra-challenging trails. It is capable of keeping the foot dry with its proprietary waterproof membrane.
- Allowing wearers to make smoother strides over level ground is the footgear’s rockered sole unit. It is made up primarily of the gear’s compression-molded midsole and multi-lugged outsole.
- This KEEN hiker comes engineered with mud shields. Their presence makes the boot extra durable and easy to clean.
Size and fit
KEEN’s Targhee EXP Mid Waterproof is a mid-top, fairly true-to-size boot for male and female day hikers. The men’s version is offered in widths regular and wide, while the women’s variant only comes in standard. Its sizing selection is made up of half and full sizes. Users may have a safe and customized lockdown with the use of the footwear’s ghillie lacing system.
Targhee III Waterproof Mid
Targhee EXP Mid Waterproof features a sturdy outsole that serves as surface traction. Strategically scattered all around it are multi-sided protrusions (also known as lugs) that help wearers latch on to markedly slippery terrain.
Slip and skid resistance
The claw-like ridges present at its rear and front ends double down on slip and skid resistance during uphill and downhill traversals.
Comfortable cushioning
This waterproof hiking gear from KEEN provides footing stability and terrain protection with its compression-molded midsole made of EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate). Its dual-density construction makes it cushy yet tough. An internal nylon shank and an ESS shank are in its confines, delivering additional arch support.
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Helping the midsole up its game in terms of cushioning is the boot’s Metatomical footbed. It is made entirely of EVA. It also provides added arch support besides comfort underfoot.
Breathable and waterproof
What envelops the foot in the Targhee EXP Mid Waterproof is its over-the-ankle upper made of mesh fabric. It is imbued with KEEN Dry—a company-owned tech that grants the gear ample breathability and water protection. Polyurethane-coated leather overlays, which are mud shields, strengthen its form and give it adequate abrasion protection.
Provides protection against bumpy hazards
The boot is reinforced with a TPU heel-capture system and a sturdy toe cap. The former enhances the shoe’s capacity and supports the heel (as its name suggests), while the latter supplies sufficient protection against bumpy hazards.
Its front closure uses a sturdy lace made of synthetic material. This lace passes through combination eyelets, most of which are made of fabric.
Targhee III Waterproof Mid
- For users looking for another option from KEEN, check out the Add a product.
