Keen Targhee III

My initial take (and comparison to Targhee II) of Keen Targhee III, worn for two weeks. Initial take on materials, build and wear.
Please hit that like button!
I'm not paid or promoted, just a guy doing shoe reviews.
Cheers!

[@darrenyeh88]

thanks so much for these reviews!

[@douglasbrown9625]

Darren Yeh Thank you! A lot more coming for 2020!!! Cheers!!

[@darrenyeh88]

@@douglasbrown9625 Awesome! there aren't many people who review hiking shoes; so keep up the good work! Happy new year

[@cevenpentecost1450]

Thanks so much for the review. Definitely helped me to come to a decision

[@appymountaintrekkers9295]

Great review man. I tried on Salomon, merrell, and keens today and the Targhee iii mid was the best of the bunch out of the gate. Unfortunately they didn’t have the wide in my size. And to be honest, I was trying to get away from the keens. Had 3 pairs and the soles break down after about 6-7months. Other than that, I have no complaints. But, I was surprised with the targhee iii. Thanks for sharing. New friend here to your channel.

[@douglasbrown9625]

AppyMountainTrekkers wow! Thank you so much! Yes, the Targhee does break down! The soles are horrible in the 2, hopefully the 3 holds up better! I really appreciate your kind words! Cheers to you!

[@gunoki]

Thanks for the details!

[@AlexanderYGuk]

Great video, many thanx from Vladivostok!

[@karsu]

I am a avid Hiker...mostly 14ers all over California. I like the new Targhee III compared to my Targhee II. Feels more comfortable. Typically they last me 2-3 years. I always buy the mid.

[@douglasbrown9625]

karsu yes, the Targhee III seems to be working out for me too! Keep me posted how they wear in for you!!! Cheers!!

[@somehappenings246]

I’ve worn these daily plus hike pacific north west over 1000km still going strong,... noticing arch support changing shape,... should change these out soon

[@douglasbrown9625]

The reviews are up and down on these. Some folks get good ones others complain. When I went to reglue mine the other day, there were 4 tiny glue drops. That’s it. Oh well, congratulations! Mine are holding up fine since I reglued them. Cheeers!!!!

[@susanandduncanmorrison2578]

I''ve had a pair of these for about 4-5 years. Loved them and stood up to much of Scotland's fickle weather but they finally wore out, however the quality is not as good on the new pair and the sizing is way out. I'm a UK6 for my size 25.3 feet. The sizing on the KeenEurope website indicated I should be wearing UK7s. Depending where you buy these shoes from depends whether you get the latest model or stock from way back (and the older stock is better) and with the newer shoes you'll need to buy the size up. I had to return a couple of pairs before getting anything near to the pair I had before. Also I don't think the leather is as good. Some of the reviews I've read on Trustpilot would suggest the quality has gone way down which is a real shame. My original pair were made in Cambodia, the recent pair were Made in Thailand. Wondered how you are doing with them now.

[@techqueries3881]

Love Keens ...perfect for my rectangular 🦶

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Greatly prefer the Targhee II over the III's.

[@douglasbrown9625]

Thank you! Frustrating that the bottoms come off easily. Three total pair! Cheers to you!

[@linwill1720]

Great review! my question is have you noticed any decrease in heel slippage control in the 3? The two looks like the heel ribbon stays higher on the heel.

[@douglasbrown9625]

I’m so sorry this is late however know he’ll slippage at all much better and the Targhee three I think they’re getting better at each revision they make thank you for writing cheers to you

[@beermaker1100]

Just got a pair and they are great. Only complaint, and I have this for every shoe/boot. Nobody uses a quality footbed.. nobody.

[@hdwblade]

Thoughts on durability so far? I'm thinking of getting these or the mids, coming from Saltzman, which lasted me a solid 4 years. Just want another shoe that'll last as long for yard work and daily wear alike.

[@douglasbrown9625]

Jacob K I have worked three solid weeks in the rain averaging 8 miles a day! They rock! Durability is there. Toe box snugger but feels good. An update to come soon! Cheers!

[@FeighC]

This review is helpful. Thank you. Unrelated, are you from Baltimore? :)

[@douglasbrown9625]

Thank you! I am from North Florida.. Cheers!!!

[@ManjitSandhu]

Would you go with a Targee 3 over Targee 2.? tHANKS

[@ianbrowne9304]

Interesting review even if 5 years old My Australian ''Keen Men's Targhee III Oxford Low Hiking Shoes Dark Earth Mulch'' are very different to the reviewed ones (??) . Most comfortable footwear I have worn but the soles wear up too quickly ---- bloody useless really :( 2 pairs in 3-4 years ! I also have ''Keen Men's Circadia Waterproof Mid Hiking Boots Bison Brindle'' with the same sole ; again bloody useless for a 71 year old Any suggestions ?

[@ManjitSandhu]

Very nice video thanks. Quick question.. I will be hiking in hot climate (over 95/100 degrees) for extended period.. Do these shoes get hot and should I be looking at something with a better ventilated top? Thanks.

[@douglasbrown9625]

They do get hot! Full leather. Look at La Sportiva. Great shoes with full soles. Toe bumper yet, nylon breathable top. Cheers!

[@ManjitSandhu]

@@douglasbrown9625 Thank you very much for that recommendation. It seems that even with their "breathable" technology they are waterproof. Not sure how they achieve that. (My Keen with mesh top is water resistant but not waterproof) However they (La Sportiva) are not widely sold on Amazon etc.. I will look at REI when I am there next.

[@markteague8889]

What do you think of Asolo?

[@acdcgooner]

Hey Douglas, how are the shoes holding up? Saw a lot of complaints in their website regarding the soles breaking; did you face similar problems?

[@douglasbrown9625]

Ad Q sorry so late mate! So far they are holding up well. My Targhee II’s soles were horrible, but many miles in on all kinds of surfaces have proven good so far! Will update soon!

[@skeetorkiftwon]

@@douglasbrown9625 I bought them and they're sweat boxes. No breathability through the top of the boot at all. They're waterproof alright. Any water that's in stays in, and any water that's out stays out.

[@douglasbrown9625]

skeetorkiftwon oh yeah. As with any gore Tex type waterproof shoe, the water stays in. Keen makes the Targhee Vent just for that reason. Check them out! Durable and breathable! Cheers!

[@davidgraves2244]

I broke that strap that runs behind the heel and cinches up when laced through at the top of the shoe. Looks like it can be replaced but I cannot find it on Keen's site or anywhere else. Can anyone direct me? Thanks.

[@douglasbrown9625]

You would have to contact king directly by writing them. Email to customer service. They’re quite responsive so you should be good. Cheers.

[@zdravkosimeonov548]

what about the soles ? i am skeptical about anything that's not vibram. i hate slippery soles more than i hate sweaty shoes.

[@douglasbrown9625]

The soles have good grip, great traction. BUT, evidenced in other reviews, they separate from the foam. Horrible construction as twice it happened to me, they replaced one, and that one too sadly is starting to break apart! Sad! Cheers to you!

[@jeremiahcummins8896]

Dude 135 is nothing for boots! Maybe try salewa? They are more though.

[@douglasbrown9625]

Yes indeed! I explain my reasoning for choosing shoes at a price point. Most people won’t buy 200 shoes or boots. Thank you for commenting! Cheers!

[@mineachanthy2277]

KEEN In cambodia 🇰🇭🇰🇭💜

[@douglasbrown9625]

Awesome!!!!!!!!

[@labellaescrima1996]

there are different ways to thigh your shoes and I also have the same problem on top of my foot when I lace my shoes...found a way to lace them differently oh wow what a difference, you should go on KZbin and look at different videos about how to lace your shoes, boots, ect...

[@labellaescrima1996]

Also if you have the time go see on KZbin: How to lace a hiking boot for a better fit. July 5, 2011, Enwild is the youtuber and she's got over 1,145, 166 viewers...Go have a look it really solved my problem, feet don't hurt anymore.

[@kathymcgrane5532]

@@labellaescrima1996 I see these reviews, but I have the lowcut Targhee II. Any videos on how to lacre that differently so heels don't slip It's different with the fabric eyelets

[@jeremiahcummins8896]

They last like 8 months as a tree worker.

[@ASRecords]

I have bought it in a street of pakistan city (faislabad) of 450 Rs . which is equal to 3$ us 😂

[@douglasbrown9625]

A&S Records Nice!!!! We’re they new? Let me Know how they wear! Cheers !!! Thank you for dropping a note!