Whether you took your first hike yesterday or got your Appalachian Mountain Club membership back in ‘82, your feet deserve to be happy on the trail. The brand's wide toe boxes and protective toe caps provide necessary wiggle room for your toes and extra protection against jammed toes, broken toes, and lost toe nails. We report all the recorded parameter measurements and values of our tools and we relate them to our observations in wear tests. That should equal a little more durability and performance for moderate day hikes or backpacking trips. That’s why we only source leather from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries and why we’ve completely eliminated forever chemicals in our shoes.

There are undoubtedly lighter mid-cut boots around, though few that feel as reassuringly protective as the Circadia. They’re flexible and instantly comfortable, just like most trainer-hikers, but with a burlier construction that offers a bit more durability and all-round protection out on the trail. That gives me a few bucks back for the hundreds of unpaid hours I've devoted to writing free content to help you find the hiking footwear that works best for your feet, your budget, and your hikes. DRY waterproof construction and the synthetic upper (paired with a durable leather mud shield for splat-proof protection) makes them the obvious choice for weather extremes and follow-wherever-the-compass-leads adventure.Targhee Vent boots are made with a breathable mesh lining and infused with pesticide-free Eco Anti-Odor that uses probiotic technology to naturally control odor. Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

Overall, it's a good hiking shoe and a comfortable "trail to town" shoe that you can wear for hiking, work, and play. The Voyageur is the shoe version of Keen's famous Newport water sandals—and looks and feels a lot like the Targhee.But it's harder for me to recommend KEEN hiking boots and shoes now that they cost the same— or more— than the best brands for hiking boots and hiking shoes. A broad-fitting, beefy-looking day hiker, the Circadia is a classic KEEN boot that offers good protection, cushioning and durability for a mid-cut boot, while still feeling comfortable and flexible.