KEEN NXIS EVO Waterproof Boots Test & Review (First Impressions)

In this video I show a test and review (first impressions) of the new KEEN NXIS EVO Waterproof mid boots. How would they fare in muddy/damp conditions?
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[@karenharmer9203]

Really thorough test! So pleased they have hit the spot

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thanks Karen. 👍🏻😎

[@allankerr668]

Good vlog Robin! Thanks!👏👏👏👊

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Alan. 😎👍🏻

[@SimonOutdoors]

Great review mate, I have a pair also so good to hear your opinions! Si

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Simon, so far so good. I like them a lot. 👌🏼

[@anthonypayne1]

Very fair review Robin, I wish I had your energy to run up and down the fells all day!😉👍👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Tony, don't be fooled I edited out the struggle. 😂

[@adamwozniak30]

You make me want to go hiking. So thanks.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Excellent. 🗻 👣

[@snowymatrix]

Slow-mo "boot-shot" like it! 😎

[@WalkWithWallace]

😁 Don't use slow-mos enough.

[@EXPLORINGWITHVER]

Nice review of the Boots.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Thanks Ver. 😁

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

Good review Robin. They look good boots. Your also very Keen 😂👍. As you know I got a pair of the Keen ridge flex boots and find them good so far. Enjoyed watching. Atb Steve 👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Steve. I'm going to alternative between these and the Ridge Flex boots over the next few months. See how I get on with them.

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

I will be watching closely. I also got a pair of Ultra lone Peak mid all weather boots so at the present time I'm walking around with the Ultra on one foot and the Keen on the other foot. Best way to do it, I think 🤔😂👍ps I'm a size 11 if you can get me a free pair 😘

[@Lstasz]

Great video! Would you consider these a good option for hiking the west highland way?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Laura, if you try them on and they fit you nicely, then yes I would recommend these for the WHW.

[@stevenanderson5404]

Nice review Robin 👍 Iam actually looking for something like these as I only have a pair of trail runners for summer and winter B1 boots that I feel are to heavy and stiff for days like in the Galloways in winter. Do you think these would be up to the job in the Galloways ? How are the ridge flex waterproofing holding up after a bit of abuse?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Steven, still early days but I don't see why they couldn't handle the Galloways. I'll be heading down there with them at some point myself, got two remaining Corbetts. Ridge Flex fellas still water tight, but this is something I definitely want to test more. 👍🏻

[@stevenanderson5404]

@@WalkWithWallace cheers 👍

[@lyleswan4106]

Nice review, how has the waterproofing held up? Im trying to compare between the Keen ridge flex and the targee. using for fishing on rocks and in rockpools in Cornwall

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Lyle, to date they're still waterproof and they've seen quite a bit of action. The Targee is essentially the Ridge Flex without the Flex bit, same tred pattern and fit.

[@tayvue1]

Thanks Robin good review. I have a pair of the trainers and am enjoying them. I have been a Targhee II fan for a decade and looking for the latest replacement. I’m Keen to fine out if there will be non waterproof vent version for summer. PS Pun totally intended.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Tayvue, lol @I the pun. 😜 I believe there will be or is a non waterproof version. 👍🏻

[@cairnscrow8713]

Thanks for the review Robin. I have the Ridgeflex and love them but agree sole could be a bit more robust. The NXIS EVO look very interesting. Would you say you had the same toebox room in the new ones as the Ridgeflex? Iask because I've tried the Targhee boots previously and the toebox was narrower and didn't suit me

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi John, I'm thinking they're probably very similar to Targhee. But I'll try them both on again when I clean the mud off the NXIS and will send you a PM on FB.

[@cairnscrow8713]

@@WalkWithWallace Thanks. Definitely interested in these

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@cairnscrow8713 no probs. 👍🏻 😁

[@bobh4981]

Hi Robin, any further thoughts on the boots? I am considering the none GTX version for the CWT. Thanks

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Bob, so far so good. Starting to show some minor wear and tear but that's expected, they've had some abuse. I find them really comfortable, the non waterproof version is probably the best option as these do wet out eventually in boggy terrain.

[@HighlandFifer]

Look good and the sort of thing I might consider next time I'm getting three-season boots. Would be good to hear how waterproof they are as usually weary of stuff that isn't Goretex. Also how the uppers last against heather bashing!

[@WalkWithWallace]

I'll definitely report back later in the year with a longterm review. 👍🏻

[@HighlandFifer]

Any issues with longevity so far? Shortlisted these for new boots.

[@outlawedlandscapes]

Nice, I like the idea of the flexibility/comfort. How were they with saturating wetness in the Gorms/Snow?

[@WalkWithWallace]

My socks were bone dry mate. 🧦👌🏼

[@outlawedlandscapes]

@@WalkWithWallace excellent! I’ve never been sure about uppers that aren’t just full leather, but maybe time I started looking at alternatives. Very well presented as well 🙂

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@outlawedlandscapes cheers Scott. There's always a trade off, in my experience fabric boots don't last as long as traditional leather boots. But the latter need more maintenance. Plus I walk on my forefoot and always kill the soles before the upper.

[@outlawedlandscapes]

@@WalkWithWallace fair point! My boots are great, but sometimes the sheer weight can be a pain in the neck, so I’m always wondering about alternatives - even if it’s just for 2/3 season. The INOV8’s look pretty good as well, but will be interested to see how the Keen’s work out for you👌🏻

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@outlawedlandscapes I've gone full circle from fabric to leather, back to fabric. I much prefer to have a flexible sole these days.

[@Appetite4Altitude]

Look nice them, Robin. I really rate Keen boots (I've got a pair of Karraig). They look great for Spring-Autumn. Atb.

[@WalkWithWallace]

I'm liking the wide fit, really suit my feet. The Karraig looks like a more traditional mountain boot. 🥾

[@Appetite4Altitude]

@@WalkWithWallace yeah, nice wide fitting boots, for my big plates of meat. The Karraigs are definitely robust and apparently will take a basic crampon, although I probably wouldn't test that out on serious terrain.

[@WyeExplorer]

These look a good boot Robin. I like Keen but haven't got a pair yet - sounds odd I know. But I've just saved these in Amazon for future reference. I mean no fault. Thanks for sharing. Mark

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers Mark, Amazon is handy for saving stuff for future reference. 👍🏻

[@WyeExplorer]

@@WalkWithWallace A pleasure Robin. Yeah, I use it for that - sounds like you do to.

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@WyeExplorer yeah, then shop around to see if you can buy it cheaper or the same price from a UK based company first. 😁

[@WyeExplorer]

@@WalkWithWallace That is true. It's a good database.

[@snowymatrix]

Nice one Robin do those come in GTi 😉😁

[@WalkWithWallace]

Aye, 16v version is the way forward. 😁

[@flalingbashers2957]

Nice review. The only problem I have the massive name lettering..

[@WalkWithWallace]

Cheers FB, I know what you mean. I suppose it gives them more of a trail runner look, than a boot. 🤔

[@peter236uk1]

how do they go fit wise did you need a size up ?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Peter, I'm a UK size 8 and both the Ridge Flex and NXIS boots are 8s too and fit me well. 👣

[@peter236uk1]

@@WalkWithWallace Cheers I use Keen Sandals and love them so might have a look at these ta

[@scottseaton5546]

I was just looking for a pair of lighter weight boots for easier days. Thought about trail runners, but I like my feet to stay dry. Didn't know about these Keens. Picked up a pair of La Sportiva tx4 gtx mids. Similar idea, very comfy, light, waterproof, stick well to rock on my test up and around ben a'an. I like the look of that heel lock system though. Let us know how you get on with them. Cheers!

[@WalkWithWallace]

They sound ideal too, are they a similar fit to the Keen, suiting more wide foot?

[@scottseaton5546]

@@WalkWithWallace Sorry, I missed this reply! The fit of them is very different to any boot I've ever had but they are super comfy from day 1 and light. I had to learn to lace them far looser than any shoe I've had but I love them. I have heard the soles can wear quicker as they are more like sticky, approach/climb shoes but time will tell. Cheers!

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@scottseaton5546 I've tried other La Sportiva shoes but found they just squeezed my foot a bit. Good luck with them, they sound decent. Decent grip can come at a cost of wearing quicker.

[@scottseaton5546]

@@WalkWithWallace Thanks. I’m sure their souls will vanish far quicker than my trusty and ancient berghaus boots. Possibly faster than Lunas chew toys. Not an every day pair

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@scottseaton5546 haha, Luna's chews. 😁

[@skiranutube]

How do these compare with the NXIS EVO shoe?

[@WalkWithWallace]

Hi Kiran, I haven't tried on the shoe version to compare them.

[@DjisasXIII]

Kinda late into the party, how do they grip on wet rock?

[@WalkWithWallace]

They grip fine in wet conditions, the usual caveat is the typical greasy rock that catches out any type of boot.

[@LezleysAdventures]

tell Keen I want to test some of their boots lol

[@WalkWithWallace]

Haha, I'll pass that on to them. 😄

[@steveflett8379]

I do love a mid 😍 and a wide toebox 🦶 Tidy looking boots 🤩 I thought you were going to take a heeder into the gorse at one point 🤕 😂😂😂

[@WalkWithWallace]

Same Steve, definitely a mid convert. Haha, aye that would have been funny, maybe in the 2022 outtakes video. 😜

[@ArthurEmbleton]

Keen probably quote the weight of the boot in a smaller size, that's why it's lighter.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Probably. They should state what size that is based on.

[@tonygaetano3211]

how does the boot feel w the ankle support design ? Its been a year so over all what score would you recommend between 1 out 10 ? thank you

[@WalkWithWallace]

The ankle support is spot on, your heel is nice and snug with that fit. Still wearing these or the leather version, I'd give them a solid 7/10. Lose a couple of points as they could be more waterproof.