Men's Keen Voyageur

I have had these for a month or so and I am very happy with them. They are very comfortable and very supportive....and, if you have a large foot size, this doesn't make your feet look so big. The fit is true to size. This is a rugged shoe, but not heavy, and it breathes very well. I would have preferred the elastic type draw string, rather than having to tie them because they often come untied. I think it has to do with the type of shoe lace they used, as it is kind of thick. That's a minor annoyance, so I knocked off one star for that and not having the elastic or drawstring, like my Newports.

I have been hiking/backpacking for over 40 years. I have tried every hiking boot known to man and these beat all others by a mile. I have used Targhee II Mid and also Voyageur. I did a 7 day backpack in Olympic National Park last summer (85 miles - 3 days off trail) and were extremely comfortable. I did a 9 day backpack in the Grand Canyon (75 miles - 2 days off trail). Friends on the trip were afraid my boots wouldn't handle the steep off trail terrain but my boots did better than their 3/4 shank boots.

The fit is pretty good, and they are one of the most comfortable hiking shoes I've ever owned. The only downside is that mine came with 45" laces, which were a bit too short. I ended up buying a pair of 54" laces and I'm completely satisfied, although I wish they matched.

My husband just went back for his second pair and says that these are the best shoes ever. The practical advice he'd give for this review is that they run large. He normally wears an 11 but always gets a 10.5 in Keen shoes.

This is my first pair of Keens and after 9 months of use I am very happy. They are soft and comfortable on the inside, but rugged on the outside. I wear them during the hot Arizona summers and their breathability is also impressive. At this point they are showing little signs of wear.

I have small-thin-high arch feet and these are the only hiking support brands that truly fit me. I love "Keen" shoes.