I am an active hiker and have to rely on shoes to keep your feet safe and sound. I've owned Targhee II mid hiking boots. They are comfortable to wear with wide toe area shoes, I have to admit. However, they do not last. I've bought the boots about 6 month prior to my long anticipated 500 mile hiking trip to Spain. First thing that went out was the shoe laces. They just fell apart and could not tie them in the middle of hiking day. Then after about 100 miles into the hike the waterproof fail at the front toe where it bends near sole area. I had to live with wet feet the remaining miles of walking, not to mention smelling feet due to wetness in the shoes. Then about another 200 miles later, after rubber part of heel wears out it's exterior cushion wears out so fast that I had hard time finishing the walk. Limping while walking. After the trip, I complained this to the Keen and they are not going to do anything about this. This is not going to be my hiking shoes anymore.