KEEN Men's Durand Evo Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

uncomfortable

If you tried to really tighten the shoe it was extremely uncomfortable.

I dont recommend this shoes  It is pricey and  most uncomfortable shoes I have purchased.

breatheable

Now, about the shoes: These are NOT breathable!

Additionally, these boots are super heavy and not breathable.

purchase

However,  In my last two attempts at purchasing Keen's, the sizing was WAY off.

toe shoe-box

A 10 in this boot feels like an 8, with a smashed in toe box.

stiff

hiking trail

Hiked 40 miles on trails in Donegal with this pair, much of it through wet bogs, and feet remained dry.

hiking boot

I like the lower key styling because they can also be worn on the street without screaming "hiking boot".

Mostly great
I was looking for a good hiking boot that wasn’t super bulky, like the Moabs.

boot

For me, these boots have required minimal break in time.

Durand boots are great as usual
I have a Durand II pair that I have not been kind to on the trail for over 5 years.

It fits my feet perfectly as do all Keen boots.

but after a short time I discovered these boots retain heat.

comfortable

However, these shoes are very comfortable.

Excellent fit, comfortable
They fit me very well,

Rocky Outback Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiker Boot

quality control

If it wasn't for the quality control issues, I would have kept this boot.

Cons: Quality control is severely lacking.

Oddly enough the place where the stitching was really falling apart was marked with a Quality Control sticker!

damage

The lining had wrinkles and was loose not glued down.

It was apparent this would need to be repaired immediately or the problem would only worsen.

The stitch was place outside of where it was supposed to be and it was plain to see this stitch would most likely get torn or cut during a hike and would place the rest of the stitching for the boot in jeopardy.

On the right boot, where the gore-tex fabric is stitched into the boot was poorly done.

Upon further inspection, the stitching wasn't much better in the left boot.

Upon further inspection found another issues with the stitching of the leather on the inside of the right boot.

Upon further inspection of reviews for this boot from Amazon and other websites, it is also apparent the glue Rocky uses for their boots is not what it used to be and can fail after some use requiring the owner to purchase another pair of boots.

Because of the issues with the pair I bought and questions about durability, I decided to return the boots.

I don't think they would make good work boots because they are so lightweight.

The only complaint I have is that the width of material that holds the tongue in place on the left boot is incorrect such that the tongue always wants to slip to the outside.

width

In comparing the width of material to the right boot the mistake is clear.

interior

However, I have hiked in them every day on and off trails in the Laguna Mountains of Southern California.

I would recommend these boots for hiking or hunting.

Probably the most comfortable and sturdy boots I've ever put on 10 out of 10 will buy again hope they last awhile we shall see

Like the moccasin toe , comfortable, easy lacing.

very little break in
comfortable right out of box

Very Comfortable
I have only had these boots for one week.

hiking

Great for hiking
Man I can't say enough how much I love these boots.

Took it for a short hike and had no issues at all.

KEEN Men's Durand Evo Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

$ 115.83 - $ 199.95

Jun, 2, 2023

Rocky Outback Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiker Boot

$ 125.6 - $ 157

Jul, 8, 2020

Rocky Outback Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiker Boot

$ 125.6 - $ 157

Jul, 8, 2020