Christmas gift
My son was so satisfied with these boots - the size fit perfectly. Needed verllittle time for breaking in before hiking. He is looking forward to hiking the AT with these boots.

Great straight out of the box
I bought these just before heading out to Yellowstone a month ago and didn't have any problems with wearing them with no break-in. Very comfortable. Due to some family constraints I only did a handful of 4-6 mile hikes, but we covered some decent elevation rises during them. Still, my feet were quite happy and I didn't develop any blisters. Overall, I'm quite pleased with my purchase. I can't really comment on "Durability" at this point, but if they're anything like my other Keens I'm sure they'll hold up just fine.

Targhee II Mid Hiking Boot
I needed mid-size hiking boot for a trip we were taking on Vancouver island in British Columbia, Canada. We were going kayaking for 4 days, some day hikes and just walking around. I wanted a comfortable, lightweight boots that would endure hiking and not be overkill just wearing around town. Since I wear a size 14 (which can get small with wool socks), the frist thing I looked for was my size. When I found this Keen Terghee, in a size 15, I was very interested. Earlier in the spring I bought a pair of Keen sandles and they were the most comfortable shoes I owned. So I bought this targhee boot based on those two things. It turned out to be a great decision. They handled the trails just fine, comfortable, good grip and amazingly light weight. The toe area has plenty of room and I had no rubbing or movement in the heel area of the boot. They really turned out to be water proof as well. The top eyelet is more of a "holder" where you pull your shoe string into it and it is held in place, then you can tie it off. At first I didn't like this, but when I got use to it, it became convient to pull your shoes tight and then you can tie them or just tuck the laces in the boots for casual wearing. So far I've had no unusual wearing or problems with the quality of the boots. Some older reviews mentioned the toe rubber would work loose, but I've given them a good test and the quality seem very good to me. I like these boots a lot. They were great on the trail, but I've been wearing them to work everyday. I would recomend them for casual wear and for day hikes on the trail. They have exceeded my expectations.

Excellent boot
I've had some problems recently with blisters with some stiffer, heavier boots. However, these Keens were great. I had virtually no break-in time before a Colorado backpack to climb three 14,000-foot peaks, but I had no problems with these boots. No blisters, no nothing. One note: most of my shoes and boots are a size 10, but I needed a 10.5 with the Keens.

The Targhee II is second to none = it is the perfect blend.
This is my 4th and 5th pair of Keen Men's Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots. I bought two in case someone loses their mind and these become unavailable. Whether hiking in New Hampshire's White Mountains, or walking on the streets of San Antonio, this boot is perfect. The support system in the Targhee II is second to none, and the tread grabs the terrain like a Bighorn Sheep. The waxed upper is very forgiving of the scratches that come from serious hiking, and yet it blends well in more refined uses. It is the perfect blend.