KEEN Men's Circadia Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

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However, a generously padded mesh ankle cuff and tongue along with mesh panel inlays ensure they feel plush and comfortable yet also flexible, without the stiffness and break-in time associated with traditional all-leather boots. The Circadia Mid lace-up boots from Keen provide comfort and protection for your everyday adventure. Since its beginning in 2003, KEEN has worked to create innovative footwear with a focus on fit, comfort and protection.

Matt's main stomping grounds are valleys, hills and mountains of Wales and he's based in the spectacular Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. All in all, if your priorities are comfort, cushioning and protection, these are a great choice – and though they’re not as light as some of the more streamlined hybrid trainer-hikers, they should prove more durable, thanks to those leather uppers and the robust toecap.

Lightweight Cushioning: KEEN LuftCore technology embeds a lightweight foam core inside the midsole to absorb shock for comfort that lasts all day. Additionally, the boots have a heel-capture system, providing stability and support, keeping your foot stable on the rocky unpredictable terrain. So we built a perfectly cushioned, waterproof, grippy women's hiking shoe that checks all the boxes.

The LuftCoreembeds a lightweight foam core inside the midsole, which works to absorb shock, and provide additional cushioning for your feet.A notch in the back of the boots provides you with additional comfort, helping to prevent irritation and discomfort from occurring. KEEN products are consciously created using PFC-free water repellent (in applicable styles) and leather sourced from Leather Working Group (LWG)-certified tanneries. To learn more about how and for what purposes we use personal information, please visit our Privacy Notice. Completing the upper is a speed-lace webbing system, with a top collar hook, providing you with a comfortable snug fit, and ensuring your feet remain locked in.

He's been testing kit here for nearly a decade and what he doesn't know about hiking footwear isn't worth knowing.Underfoot, the Circadia Waterproof Boot has lots of flex for energy efficient walking and comfort and an outsole with 5mm lugs that are less aggressive than those seen on Keen’s Targhee and Ridge Flex models. However, it would be good to see Keen be more proactive regarding repairs and end of life, but specialist repair outfits such as Lancashire Sports Repairs may be able to help. The big and beefy look does mean these boots don’t always feel the most nimble or precise – but then, they’re not designed for rock-hopping across technical terrain. In terms of grip, the outsole works well over the kind of easier terrain it would be expected to spend most of its time trapsing over – forest and hill paths, gravel, and grass, for example.