Keen Pyrenees Boots Syrup Brown

I use shoes for what they’re meant for so with these keen shoes I exclusively use them for hiking in the woods. Iv had them for 2 years and they are holding up incredibly well! There isn’t a single stitch ripped or and rubber that’s separated. They’re basically in mint condition! The break in period was quite bad to be honest and took like 2 weeks for the odd pain I was feeling at my ankle to break in but once it did these boots have felt like walking with armor on through the woods! These boots obviously wouldn’t be good for super long distance hikes and my feet do tend to sweat in them a bit but it’s worth having the waterproofing and protection. I’m looking forward to the day these things fall apart so I can get myself another pair of hiking shoes but by the way ... MoreI use shoes for what they’re meant for so with these keen shoes I exclusively use them for hiking in the woods. Iv had them for 2 years and they are holding up incredibly well! There isn’t a single stitch ripped or and rubber that’s separated. They’re basically in mint condition! The break in period was quite bad to be honest and took like 2 weeks for the odd pain I was feeling at my ankle to break in but once it did these boots have felt like walking with armor on through the woods! These boots obviously wouldn’t be good for super long distance hikes and my feet do tend to sweat in them a bit but it’s worth having the waterproofing and protection. I’m looking forward to the day these things fall apart so I can get myself another pair of hiking shoes but by the way the boot looks now it seems like iv got a few more years with them……. They are a great boot once they’re broken in, and when they broken in they feel like an extension of your own self..

I have only worn these as everyday shoes so far and haven't taken them out on the trails. They tookma bit of breaking in and the ankles are still not the most comfortable. Some reviews said that they ran a bit large so I got them a half size larger than I would have; that wasn't necessary in my case. It is a bit difficult to get the foot to be tight enough without the ankles being uncomfortable. I'm sure that they'll get better with use and like that they are leather instead of ventilated, especially with winter setting in. They were purchased to replace a pair of waterproof boots which aren't waterproof, but I haven't tested their waterproofness much yet, but they worked well when clearing 6" of slushy snow.

These boots are pretty good but not what I was hoping for, which was a close copy of my previous Keene boots. These are the closest match I could find at REI, and they’re similar to many other mid weight hikers I’ve had in the past, but not as nice as the model I was trying to replace and which is no longer available. They are more stiff and had a substantially longer breaking in period that involved blisters on both ankles. The ankles are tighter than I’m used to. They have a notch cut into the ankle that’s more pronounced and that took getting used to, and that I think overdoes the need for a notch there. My previous Keenes broke in quickly and maintained their excellent fit over 800+ miles, while these haven’t achieved similar softness and closeness of fit after ... MoreThese boots are pretty good but not what I was hoping for, which was a close copy of my previous Keene boots. These are the closest match I could find at REI, and they’re similar to many other mid weight hikers I’ve had in the past, but not as nice as the model I was trying to replace and which is no longer available. They are more stiff and had a substantially longer breaking in period that involved blisters on both ankles. The ankles are tighter than I’m used to. They have a notch cut into the ankle that’s more pronounced and that took getting used to, and that I think overdoes the need for a notch there. My previous Keenes broke in quickly and maintained their excellent fit over 800+ miles, while these haven’t achieved similar softness and closeness of fit after about 400 miles. That said, they’re fine and reasonably grippy and water resistant. Doing fine during a long Vermont winter.