Keen Shoes, really??? Again? ugh!!! Also, review of Keen "Steen". WP hiking shoe.
Vložit
- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Review of the waterproof Keen Shoe, "Steen." ALSO, update on the Keen Targhee 3! What has happened to parts of Keen shoes?
Not paid or solicited, always provided on my own dime. My own opinion, well worn and tested.
Two additional shoe reviews coming soon! Salomon and Columbia.
My Keens literally one week past the warranty the stitching blew out on the left shoe alone the outside of the toe. From the very front to about 1/2 way down the shoe.... just over 1 year old. I was happy with them as I had finally found a shoe where the sole would last. It seems like shoe manufacturers are making the soles softer and softer and they wear out in 3 to 6 months.
I am not a woman. I have winter shoes and I have another pair that covers the rest of the year and that set is Keen. I live at 8500 foot elevation so winter runs from October to May and during that time I wear my Solomon Snow Tripp II boots. I have had those boots now for 10 years. No one stitch has pulled and the soles have not worn out.
Shoe manufacturers are making shoes that last less then a single year because they want you constantly buying new shoes. I am sorry but spending >10 bucks a month for the rest of my life to cover my feet is absolutely crazy!!!
Love the fit, but all 3 pairs I've had, have had issues... The first pair had lace loops break within 3wks, took those back to REI and returned. The replacements for those had the rubber separating in less than 8 months. I decided to call the manufacturer and was advised I can either mail them back to be repaired or I could do the repair myself by using a recommended glue called barge cement. I chose the latter and it seemed to work for a while but eventually separated again. While I should have learned my lesson, I bought the Targhee IIIs figuring w the new style, they would have addressed the separation issues especially after so many had commented about it. Well, in under a year I had multiple separation points on both shoes. While I cannot speak to the other models within the Keen line of hiking boots I can speak to the Targhee's and these are the only boots I've ever had that have fallen apart while still having plenty of tread left. I have never had issues with any other of the shoes or boots that I have bought ever, and although I love the amazing fit, comfort and styling I cannot buy these again... ever. It's a quality control issue that appears they're not taking seriously which will lead me to someone who does ...
I've had 8 pair of Targee II and the last 3 pair have fallen apart well before they should have. They have gotten awful.
Keen are the most comfortable shoes around, IMO.
Good review, came to see if the Steen had the foam. That dang foam is a problem, I've had several pairs of Keen Targees and the uppers are great, but the rubber comes off the foam, and then they are junk. Been wearing Keens for 6 or 7 years, but disappointed in the soles
Thank you! Indeed they have failed several times. Cheers!
Yes another great shoe review! I just got a pair of the Steen vents about a month ago after seeing them at an Academy Sports. Grabbed a pair after getting tired of wearing out my Asics so quickly with work and decided it was time to get another pair of leather Keens as my last pair of targhee 2s were awesome and lasted for ever. My cheapness had prevented me from picking up another pair immediately after my last ones finally wore out. Man I had forgotten how Awesome the toe box room is in the traditional designed Keens. I had tried on a pair of the Targhee 3s a while back but they weren't as roomy as my 2s so I passed at the time due to that and the cost. But Academy Sports had the Steen vents for $80 so I picked them up. I wear and work in them every day building outdoor backyard structures like gazebos and playsets and man they are holding up well. Now that I see the come in a waterproof version I might pick another set up for the fall winter. Thanks for another shoe review! Hope Keen gets the Targhee 3 glue straightened out but I personally will always prefer the higher volume of the 2.
Sean Duncan Right on! Great feedback! Yes I too love the toe room! Thank you sir!!!!!! Cheers to you!!!!
@@douglasbrown9625 Just came across your vid again when I was shopping online for some waterproof Steens. My Steen vents are still holding up great and Im loving the comfort and durability of the shoe still and have decided Ive gotta get another pair and am going to go for the waterproof version this time. Thought Id check and see if your waterproof Steens are still holing up well. Cant imagine they would be different in terms of durability then the vents but youd know. Oh and thanks as always for sharing your great shoe reviews!
Hi from Scotland.
I've had my Targhee 3s for 2 years now and they've been great. I do a lot of outdoor trekking, hillwalking and photography. I have wide feet and these are perfect straight from the box. Starting to wear down on the outsides because I pronate that way. No problems with soles coming off. If I have one criticism it is this; I do a lot of beach and shoreline photography and they're not the best on wet rock. That said they are so comfortable. I need new shoes now though and have been looking around. Meindl make really comfortable wide shoes/boots but are very expensive. Keen's Ridge Flex Waterproof Hiking Shoes look pretty good but not available in wide in Europe. Can't understand that. So I will probably stay with the 3s.
Good morning! Keen's are so very comfortable. I think it is a hit or miss on the soles. Some have troubles, so don't. I'm happy to hear your like them as I do! They are tough shoes too! Many thanks for sending a note! Cheers to you !
I went through three pair of Keen Durand boots made in the USA .The first pair lasted 2 years the second and third pair six months. I had a pair of Keen H2 They also came apart. No more Keen shoes for me. I've contacted Keen several times and they never responded. That's what happens when there is NO commitment to quality and it's all about the money.
I could not have said this better!!!! Cheers!!!
You have to file a warranty claim if the shoe came apart before you have had them for one year. I did this and they gave me a promo code for the exact amount that the boots cost. Even then it takes 7-10 days to review it.
The most comfortable shoes I've every owned. I've had the shoes, boots and sandals. I've had to glue most of them one or twice before the treads were shot. Unfortunately they have had been able to get this right. I always keep a spare pair in reserve! I'm looking at getting my toe joints fuzed in the next few years and hope these still fit the bill post-op.
Thank you for the in- depth review. Very useful.
Keen's are so comfortable and fit like a sneaker. I wish, for a little more money, they would make a shoe that was recraftable that was just as comfortable. Too bad about the heels on those. That should never happen. I have a pair of Keen Austin's and a pair of Keen Boston's that are my all time favorites. Unfortunately they don't make the Boston's anymore. Thankfully I haven't had the same issues with the heels as you.
I just bought a pair of Keen targhee 3 . I also bought superfeet green insoles . After 5.24 miles yesterday my feet feel just fine.
Excellent purchase thank you
I've had many pair and the glue always let's go very disappointing
I just bought my first pair of Keen (Pittsburgh model) boots. I really hope they don't disappoint me. I'm not a fan of direct attached soles. They almost always tear off. That's why I go for welted soles on boots instead of direct attached soles. Welted soles never tear off and the boots can be resoled once the soles wear down.
Excellent choice! Keen’s are so very comfortable. For me, like you said the welted soles are the best, the shoes I bought from them, twice came off. Cheers!!
Yea.... Keen Souls! Always! Does the Philadelphia stand up to Winter de-icing/ heavy jagged rack truck steps? any insight would help...
Love my Keens. I try to find a reason to dislike them but I can't. I have $400 Danner Super Rainforest and the $120.00 keens are better all around. Especially if I have to walk on ice! 🚨
Ahhh yes, wearing mine today... Targhee 111's.. but I had to glue to soles back on! Cheers!
I filled out a second warranty claim today. This makes two this week both on waterproof Targhee 3. One boot, one shoe. The boot failed after 4 months and the shoe lasted just short of a year. I love how they feel on my feet…I just don’t like my feet wet.
Spot on! Perfect comment for the video. Thank you sir, my sentiments exactly.
Have a pair. Love 'em. Great review and I agree with everything said.
I have 4 pairs so yeah I agree with you they are well made, sturdy, comfortable and certainly made of good quality material. Surprised you live in Florida...wow must be bloody hot to wear, I live in Canada with -25 Celsius and they keep me warm, so wow! Has for your sole coming off, again I am surprised maybe Keen Targhees don't do so well in hot and humid country because in cold weather never had that problem. And as I said I have 4 pairs my oldest is 10 years old and still look brand new, bummer for you. Maybe you could try Lowa Renegade, Columbia, Vasque, Merrell, Salomon Quest, Danner (although those are costly??), but don't touch La Sportiva, Scarpa, or Meindl way too expensive.
Hello and thank you for writing I love my La Sportiva they have been my best wearing shoes comfortable and just all-around amazing! Keens of yesteryear were awesome the current selections have terrible souls and many people have written me telling me that their souls are coming off but you’re right maybe I just got a bad pair or two thank you for writing I like your comments keep them coming and I have reviewed the other ones you selected except for Vasque. Big cheers to you!!!
Looking forward to more of your videos. As I search for replacements to my Scarpa Cyrus and The North Face Terra.
Antagram I will be posting a video on a pair of Salomon! A great pair of shoes!! Thank you!!! Cheers!!
Waterproof leather, Nubuck, ideally in one piece, minimal seams, Vibram (or similarly durable) sole, ankle size, weight up to 600 grams...And you have the best hiking boots. All year round. With a durability of approx. 10 years and with thousands of kilometers. This is what tourists want. Look for a manufacturer who can make such shoes.
Synthetic - leather hybrids, with complex soles, full of seams, this is the wrong way to go.
Greetings from Europe!
Watching from Japan, and now I am considering purchase, just same as 11 inch. How is the fitting, tight or just size ? Very detailed explanation, thank you.
Thank you!!!! The fit is perfect! Not tight. Keen shoes have a wide toe box! Cheers to you!!!!!
We have 3 pair including 1 pair that is practically new. The soles have fallen off of all of them. Took them to a keen dealer. He said keen doesn’t repair. He was nice and polite, but basically said tough shit. We will never buy keens again.
Keen makes my favorite shoes, the shape just works for my feet when most others dont, that being said its really hit or miss on the durability, Ive had some pairs last until the tread is worn smooth with no real issues, others the lugs come unglued within a few weeks. It feels like whatever asian factory makes them is really all over the place on their glue applications and its just luck on if you get a pair that lasts vs a pair that implodes.
Try some Lowa Zephyrs. Built way tougher and waterproof and will last with hard wear.
I had the Pittsburgh, and a model similar to that your holding... the souls on *both... wore and leaked... The Pittsburgh's soul wore out (saved my foot a few times) and let in water, not to mention extremely *HEAVY.
I need a light boot for 10- 14k steps a day, able to stay hours in the deepest of New England snow... I'm looking at their "Philadelphia" model... and feel I might be making a mistake... I need something where the salt/ chemicals won't break the materials/ soul down, but w/ comfort and can be buried in snow for hours at a time... any suggestions? I've never had *any issue w/ keen except the soul getting shredded in 5 months and/or sometimes the weight... w/ the side grippage coming off the sides...
Hi. What do you think are best Keen Steens Waterproof or Merrell moab 2 goretex? Thanks.
Sorry for the delay… away for the weekend! Keen Steens have worked hard for me and have performed great! Moab has been a mainstay for Merrell! Both are awesome! I am still working the Steens hard! Cheers!
@@douglasbrown9625 Hi. That's ok. I have quite a wide forefoot and narrow heel so looking for some nice comfortable walking shoes. Which do you think have the best padding for walking over rough ground? I am thinking of getting the keens as currently on offer for around 90$
400$ work boots lasted 4 months and the sole peeled right off , this after a 375$ pair of keen work boots did the exact same thing after 6 months , they were comfortable , I liked them in every way except the Walmart boots I have outlasted them by years , pretty f ing pathetic "keen" 775$ out of my pocket and between the 2 pairs of work boots I bought I couldn't even Geta year out of 775$ f ing garbage ,
Hi sir, allow my to ask please.
so as you are a Columbia and Keen user, how are thier sizes between the,? I am considering to order a pair from Amazon since I don't have this brand in my country.
for example I am size US 10 in columbia this should be the same with KEEN? thanks!
Their sizes are nearly true to size, though Keen shoes have a very wide toe box making plenty of room for wider feet! Both are great at true sizing. Cheers!
@@douglasbrown9625 thanks! So that's mean that when you choose columbia or keen you get the same size on both?
Columbia are very narrow, even their wide are more narrow than regular D of other brands, imo. Keen are not, they are shaped like an actual foot. That is the difference.
Hi! I sow you wear keen steens of 11.5 size. Could you please clarify your foot length? I have two pairs of keen siskiyou of 12 size and 1st pair fits perfect, but second pair is large (but both pairs of 12 size). Now i'm going to buy keen steens, but can not choose proper size.
sorry for my English :)
Hi Vitaliii. I wear a size 11 1/2 King Steens are pretty good they have worn well. Let me know how they work for you cheers to you
The same has happened to the heel soul of my keens.
Keen used to be a niche well respected brand. They have fallen off their stoop. Cheers!
That's a deal breaker for me . They can't get a damn sole on properly ? Thanks for the warning , scratch Keen off the list .
I believe it affects the Targhee line only. I have had many people write saying their soles failed also. I have a few letters in to Keen, but no reply! Thank you!
Maybe eliminating all the chemicals from the shoes has caused the rubber to come off the bottoms?
Chemicals have not been eliminated from the shoe. I can't even fathom what would lead you to that conclusion.
Might carry American brand name but like everything MADE IN CHINA who don't know what glue is .should be selling them for $ 30 that's all they're worth ☹️ one good thing they are soooo cumfortable which makes it even more disappointing
You are on point! Comfortable as can be! I’ve glued mine just to have the comfort! Thank you for writing! Cheers!
For over 100 they shouldn't fall apart. I can't pay 200 for shoes
I fix that flapping sole on all my keens with gorilla glue. Small price to pay.
Barge clue is made to reattach soles to shoes.
Their sandals start to fall apart after two weeks.
Hate to hear that. Just reglued a pair!!!
Класная обувь, покупаю всегда
My glue failed in 3 months!
Keene shoes suck.