KEEN NXIS EVO Hiking Boot Review after 2+ months use in the Great Outdoors

[@phatdpc]

For a first review you did really good. Thank you for your effort, really helpful!

[@Teeb2023]

Excellent in-depth review. I've got a pair arriving in a day or so.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Enjoy them 👌

[@mrwes100]

Grabbed a pair a couple of weeks ago. I'm liking them.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Nice, comfy and lightweight 👍

[@ianfisher7360]

Timely review! Been using Lowa Renegades for awhile but now the must haves have caught up with me. Looking at Inov8 286 gtx and trying to ignore the price. ATB.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks for watching Ian

[@martynhughes8305]

Iv always loved keen boots, as you said comfortable straight out the box. Had various pairs/styles and carnt say a bad word.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Good to hear mate - I look forward to many more adventures in this pair - ATB

[@MarkAegerter]

Good first impression vid, thank you. I am a bank fisherman, and many times, the grass is long when walking the banks. In the summer, in Saint Louis, humidity takes over, and early in the morning the grass can be very wet from dew, almost as if it rained overnight. What I am looking for is dry feet when walking through this wet grass. In your opinion, would my feet be dry?

[@MCMOutdoors]

They're fairly low for boots and designed to be that way...... If hiking in long wet grass, I'd always use gaiters......

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thanks for the review. For me, these are too narrow, and the toe spring is uncomfortably too much.

[@janeevans4758]

Good review.They do look very lightweight. Question...After that running up & down that hill ...did you need refreshments at the watering hole 😆🤣😂🤣..

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha, luckily I had my own 'in tent' refs on this one - thanks for watching Jane

[@howardpotts5763]

Phew lol thought your liking for pendle tales would have put you off shoes on the table 😜

[@MCMOutdoors]

I think they have to be "new" for that superstition to take effect........ who knows :)

[@howardpotts5763]

@@MCMOutdoors I still need to camp on pendle

[@trickofthetrail]

Great review, as usual Chris. How waterproof would you say they are? I have a pair of Mountain Warehouse boots, that were advertised as waterproof, but on a very wet day hiking in Wales, they were soaked through.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Mate I guarantee these are totally waterproof - I've purposefully stood in streams when I was with Al in the Yorkshire Dales, plus they've been in all kinds up in the Lake District and Pendle - majority of my last videos are wearing these as can be seen. Obviously, any water seeping through trousers will run down your legs and into the boots and anything over the top too - so just have to be mindful of that - but the boots themselves, are definitely fully waterproof

[@mikerowell1326]

I had the same problem with a pair of mountain warehouse boots - ok in a shower but I’ve my feet soaked in really wet condition - I will definitely consider getting a pair of these instead!

[@mrwes100]

IMHO, they are waterproof; however, for me, that means my feet sweat a bit more. I just add some foot powder and it's a non-issue.

[@labellaescrima1996]

you need to know boots are never waterproof per say, you either perspire (which gets them wet inside) or you cross water and the water gets in. Anything Gore-Tex is guarantee to a certain point, plus when they get wet it takes for ever to dry them out, so better off using boots that if they get wet dry fast and easy, so water resistant boots would be your best buy!

[@robneil9813]

Great video mate , just wondering did you go up 1/2 size or just your normal size in the boots ! Thanks rob 👍

[@MCMOutdoors]

Normal size in these Rob for me, they're pretty generous

[@robneil9813]

@@MCMOutdoors thanks for the response Chris , I will give them a go and order a pair ! Keep up the excellent work on the videos too mate 🤟

[@labellaescrima1996]

@@robneil9813 better to use 1/2 + since in the winter you wear thicker socks, and also in the late evening your feet tend to swell so 1/2 + is better for your comfort and your feet.

[@robneil9813]

@@labellaescrima1996 yeah bought some 1/2 size up and there perfect! Thanks for your response though 👍

[@mariafahy7271]

Great video. Would you say these have good ankle support? I've broken both my ankles at different stages recently and trying to find something light but with a bit of protection 😄

[@MCMOutdoors]

They're a mid fit around the ankle, so not as much as regular hiking boots but more than trainers 👍

[@Shadowwarrior1973]

Hi Chris how much would you expect to pay - are they available from go out doors ? Thanks. Lee.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Alright Lee - I'm not sure if Go Outdoors stock Keen footwear to be honest - I reckon about 130 notes from the Keen UK website mate.

[@lindamon5101]

Nice boots!

[@MCMOutdoors]

Thanks Linda

[@charlestico9488]

I'm going to Europe trip (mostly city) do you think they could do a good job for me feet? or its more for mountain?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Yes mate, very comfy around the town too

[@slavikmishcheriakov2832]

Are they ok in late spring or summer? Say +20..+25 They look like summer boots but I've seen several ads and reviews with a snow. And in some online shops they are marked as autumn-winter What temperature range do you recommend them for?

[@MCMOutdoors]

I use mine all round. I just change to warmer socks of need be. Great boots and very comfy.

[@Wang-yg2ge]

Thanks for sharing, is this boot able to walk in snowing mountains ?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi, any boot in hard snow and ice would need spikes or crampons adding. These are too flexible for crampons, but spikes would work 👍

[@labellaescrima1996]

you would freeze since it is made of material that is not leather, better get another Keen brand name boot that is good for mountaineering!

[@rooksfoot1184]

Nice Review ................................................................................................................................................ Are you ever taking that hat off....??? lol ATB bud

[@MCMOutdoors]

Haha - mate, I'm not giving the energy company the benefit of extortionate gas bills, so when it's just me here - the hats stay on :-)

[@rooksfoot1184]

@@MCMOutdoors cmon man I thought ud use it as arctic training..besides ur starting to look like Messner's stunt double with that bobble on top... (only joking of course my man)

[@verykeen2please]

Chris - nice review, as i am looking for a lightweight spring, summer boot as anlterantive to my winter 4 season Altberg - thanks

[@MCMOutdoors]

No worries - these would be one to consider definitely

[@thewanderlustadventurer5665]

Hi Chris, Great review & seriously looking at getting a pair as I am currently wearing the trusted Lowa Renegades. I'm looking for a more lightweight Trail / Boot & you now have me thinking so 👍. Can I just ask what's the sizing like? I'm a 10-11 & quite often you hear about going a size up merely to factor in socks & foot swelling after a long days hiking. Cheers Mitch

[@MCMOutdoors]

They're a generous fit mate - I am a 10/11 and got the 10.5 - ample room with winter hiking socks on. Cracking pair of boots mate and definitely come into their element in Spring and Summer. ATB

[@labellaescrima1996]

that is why when you buy boots you should always try them in the evening if you can and with the socks you will use when hiking, camping or whatever, only you know how good the boots feels on your feet. No one can help you out when it comes to sizing, just make sure you know your own size, like width and length of your own feet.

[@Johnlancaster]

Interesting. I’m familiar with that heel lock system from my salewas. Will look at these for the summer could be just the job. Did you wear them on the recent wainwright outings ? How was the cushioning then ?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Worn them on the majority of my last videos - bar the very last Wainwright one as I thought I may need crampons. Boots can be seen in the vids - very comfy John 👍

[@Johnlancaster]

@@MCMOutdoors I need to open my eyes a bit 😂

[@guillembauza1658]

I'm looking for a pair of boots for Kilimanjaro but the range is overwhelming. Could these in any way be recommended for Kilimanjaro? I don't want heavy boots but obviously I need my boots to be more bootish than trainerish if that makes sense. Thanks for any advice,and thanks for the video.

[@MCMOutdoors]

You could wear them for Kili - they are very light and comfortable, however you might want something a little heavier as it's a serious endeavour, I'd probably use heavier boots if I was doing a mountain like Kili.

[@guillembauza1658]

@@MCMOutdoors Thank you!

[@labellaescrima1996]

Lowa Renegade, Oboz, Asolo, and some Keen would be a good choice, they are well made not too heavy and have good grips so less sliding on icy grounds. My all time favourite are Salomon Quest 4 D, can't go wrong with them. I own 20 + pair of hiking, trailing boots and shoes so I kind of got an idea of what is good and better. I live in a country where we have six months of winter so again I have tried a few of them. Cheers

[@guillembauza1658]

Went with the Keen in the end, and made it to the top of Kilimanjaro and back down again! Thanks again!

[@tulpasconstructor2711]

Congrats! Did you use thes NXIS or something different? Been trying to find a good pair of hiking shoes where the toe and seams on the sides of the front don't split or tear. Thanks ahead of time if you see this!

[@junkwon8388]

How is upper holding up so far? They are mesh so I wonder how durable they are. Cheers😀

[@MCMOutdoors]

Been going for years now. Fine.

[@sladewagemann9778]

What's the song did you use for this?🔥

[@MCMOutdoors]

It's called 'Autumn Haze' not sure who by

[@craig3401]

As with all boots of this type durability and longevity are often an issue yes there comfy but will they last

[@MCMOutdoors]

Kind of an open ended question that mate - I see no reason why they will fail. I've had a cheap Karrimor pair that lasted about 7 years, so definitely got my value there before the sole fell of them 😅

[@craig3401]

@@MCMOutdoors yea getting the value I suppose is the main thing hope they last

[@datapolo]

Keens are great for wide feet unlike those from Italian makers.

[@MCMOutdoors]

They suit me well mate, akin to wearing trainers they're that comfortable

[@datapolo]

@@MCMOutdoors yeah I love 'em!

[@avalanche9142]

How do these perform on ice ? will you easily slip?

[@MCMOutdoors]

Physics tends to rule here. That's what crampons & spikes are for 👌

[@avalanche9142]

@@MCMOutdoors Sure. I was more wondering about the material of soles; like winter tires vs summer tires rubber. Some types of rubber soles easily harden in cold temperature, while other shoes perform much better.

[@MCMOutdoors]

Cheers - I'm not aware of any shoes / boots that don't slip on ice. Definitely let me know if you find out 👍

[@labellaescrima1996]

nice video and great review, just wondered about the toe protection eventually the glue will dry up and and since it is not sown in the boots might come off within a year if you go out when it rains or put your boot in water, I wear Oboz and the toe protector is sowed in the boots vs your Keen, please make a video within a year to see if it did come off.

[@MCMOutdoors]

The boots are still absolutely fine. Hope that helps.

[@enestukenmez]

Hello there. What is the heel height of the shoe?

[@MCMOutdoors]

They have an 8mm heel to toe drop

[@enestukenmez]

@@MCMOutdoors thanks for answer.

[@labellaescrima1996]

@@enestukenmez he said it in the video

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋

[@MCMOutdoors]

Hi

[@theracerscafe6407]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who was raised by a superstitious parent... New shoes on the table, tsk tsk