Fix or Flop? Keen huge change to their #1 boot - Targhee IV
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Күн бұрынPick up a new Keen Targhee IV boot here - bit.ly/4cL6Dju and test it out for yourself
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
01:58 What is this boot?
03:18 What is Direct Injection molding?
05:05 Why did they swap to TPU?
07:03 What hasn't changed?
09:24 Are they hiding anything?
12:00 Is the hiking boot the end all?
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@RoseAnvil Ай бұрын
Pick up a new Keen Targhee IV boot here - bit.ly/4cL6Dju and test it out for yourself
@davidjernigan8161 Ай бұрын
My issue with the Keens is that the wrap around part of the outsole would delaminate in the area where the boot flexes around the ball of the foot.
@wastelandranger6021 Ай бұрын
TPU is so slippery in winter. My Blundstones are a nightmare on snow and ice.
@JRoJamz Ай бұрын
I buy winter boots for my job as a delivery driver. Walking across people's snowy lawns, up icy driveways, general New England BS. I'll keep your comment in mind. On the other hand I do like durability on a budget. I do have slip-on cleats in my truck, but I'm usually too lazy to put them on. What is the best in terms of traction that is commonly used?
@barronjames. Ай бұрын
I hope they are not as slippery as anything that uses vibram. keen actually was great because the outsoles didnt slip
@jimbeaux89 Ай бұрын
Dude that intro was such a sick product plug with the toaster and wallets. Imma get one strictly due to that sweet ad.
@evangravitz4029 27 күн бұрын
I've owned a pair of these for a couple of months now. I really like them! They are not for heavy hiking, and not for very wet and muddy environments. That said, on a light hike, on a dry day, they are excellent, low-maintenance boots with no break-in!
@alexhutchins2937 Ай бұрын
Great Review, would love you see you review the hanwag alaska in the future!
@breakfasteatre Ай бұрын
manufacturers can say all the want about breathability, but if the outside air is humid, there is no moisture defusing through the waterproof membrane so it stays in the boot. diffusion gradient
@exothermal.sprocket 26 күн бұрын
Exactly. Either it's breathing or it's water-proofing. It's not doing both.
@zac_in_ak Ай бұрын
I work at a retailer that sells these. Appreciate the info and cut up.
@blondebeard6335 Ай бұрын
Bought a pair of keens last year and returned them. Super shoddily put together, started falling apart immediately.
@NickyB0718 Ай бұрын
I’ve been wearing Jim Green Razorbacks, they have a wide toe box, and they’re pretty damn comfortable. No stinky liner, and resist water really well. South African made, leather lined, I’m impressed with them, their Baobob boot is awesome too.
@user-pw3pj1zy4s Ай бұрын
My opinion is the targhee 3 was a huge downgrade over the targhee 2 the 4 might be better that the 3 but its still a far cry from the 2.
@TheSara200424 Ай бұрын
My keen work boots are almost 3years old and still in great shape other then replacement insoles these are by far the most comfortable boots I own, after buying countless boots after 19years I'm going with keens
@darynanderson3103 Ай бұрын
Good review. Love your channel. I tried so hard to like Keen hiking boots but they failed me to many times. I learned when you buy a pair to also buy a tube of Shoe Goo. The first pair many years ago was great. Since then I've had several pairs of their hiking boots, including the Targhee's, and came away very disappointed because the soles on all of them literally came apart with very little wear making them useless. I switched to Merrel Moab's and haven't looked back. I love the comfort of the Newport sandals which I've also had several pairs and continue to wear. I've had better luck with them, but one pair still fell apart.
@acftmxman Ай бұрын
I have to admit I’m mixed when it comes to Keen. Six years ago I bought two pairs of their work boots and they are going strong today. Five years ago I bought another two pairs and those didn’t make it 9 months. The mid soles blew out and the boot was delaminating. I had to toss them. I haven’t bought Keen since. The first pair were Keen Pittsburgh’s and the second pair was Keen Springfield’s.
@hechetonchieres Ай бұрын
I got myself a pair of Keen workboots, I can't remember the name but they were a moc toe style with a wedge sole. The leather is either really weak, or I'm hard on boots (I did like to kick stuff in the factory, tbh) because around the toe especially it's getting gouged and scratched. They are comfortable for a work boot, but not very durable, unless you're like the supervisor I'd guess, and just standing around.
@pepemagason6451 Ай бұрын
Same. First pair ten years ago lasted 6 years. I haven't had a pair go 1.5 years since that first pair. I tried twice more and have been disappointed. They lost my business.
@acftmxman Ай бұрын
@@pepemagason6451 my first pair were the Pittsburgh’s and they are still going. The Springfield’s were the ones that went bad.
@kart182 Ай бұрын
@@hechetonchieresno boot will withstand constant kicking. Apply some tuff toe on your boots
@blauer2551 Ай бұрын
They lost me when the bottom of the sole delaminated in the center but the edges held. It was a big bubble under my foot, very annoying. The purchase was an experiment, so just back to buying better all leather quality work boots.
@MCgrease08 Ай бұрын
I have such a love / hate relationship with Keen. Super comfortable and wearable, but always hit or miss on how long they actually last. Some models seem to last a while, but my last pair make it maybe a year of moderately hard wear. I tried a pair with those flexible rubber bellows in the vamp and they tore after about 4-5 months. I kept wearing them, but both heels cane unglued about 3 months later. Very disappointed for a pair of Keens that cost close to $200.
@RPC08 29 күн бұрын
Very interested in trying these! I love my current Saloman X Ultra 4 mids, please add them to the cut list!
@jasonalbert9939 Ай бұрын
Any chance you could do some videos on the Keen work boots?
@novice5356 Ай бұрын
I just want companies to make non water proof versions of their shoes. It makes them far more enjoyable in hot weather environments.
@quinreimer5906 Ай бұрын
You should do a boots for wildland firefighting series
@ry-land- Ай бұрын
I have that thorogood knockoff with the aluminum toe. I love them. Although I am going to try this FP insole. Seems like an interesting product you would look at
@snowcrash512 Ай бұрын
I wonder if the new design is anymore resistant to intrusion by pointy rocks. I wore Targhee 3s on the AT is Pennsylvania and I could feel every sharp pointed rock under my forefoot because they are relatively thin and flexible there, no rock plates or anything to protect.
@hvega8199 Ай бұрын
I tried 2 of the older pairs and the toe box/cap always fail. I’ll come back and try these new ones. Strike 3 and I’m out of here ✌🏾
@fhistleb Ай бұрын
So far with mine the toe cap is still holding strong. This is after two months of me trying to beat the hell out of these shoes.
@erinsquirkychannel501 Ай бұрын
Yes wrote to keen told them to also do a all leather good leather thick 2.5- 2.8mm thick with there bottom
@fhistleb Ай бұрын
Bought a pair of Keen circadias that lasted a month before I wore the sole out by just doing short walks. I was able to warranty them out and get some money which I put towards this shoe, its leagues better than the IIIs and the durability for these outshines the circadias by a lot.
@willwellens6990 Ай бұрын
I wear keens safety toes everyday for work, for the money they are great and normally get a year or more out of them before I have replace them
@jj4483love Ай бұрын
Hey that Swasey wallet design is excellent. I really like having slots on the outside for my main debit card and license.
@michaelfinlay1412 Ай бұрын
i noticed that there is a piece of blue foam/recycled foam at the very end of the heel, how big is this patch? it seems to be for added squish right at the back of the heel, to help make them more comfortable
@Lmolina90 Ай бұрын
I literally just replaced a pair of Keen Hiking shoes because the soles kept peeling off. Maybe I will have to look at them again when my new shoes wear out.
@readyme Ай бұрын
with delamination issues on my current Keens... I like the change.
@jenxrj Ай бұрын
I've checked your channel, but you have yet to review the Quest series from Solomon. Hope you can get your hands on one soon.
@dbc5048 25 күн бұрын
I loved my Targhee 2. I found the sole of Targhee 3 too soft and flexible to carry any sort of load. Great for a day hike, but nothing more. The sole of the 3s were also very slippery on wet floors/ rocks/wood.
@Spitts Ай бұрын
Best boots I've ever had by a long shot are the Michelin Hydro Edge boots. My job is walking on pavement for 8 hours a day and every other boot I've tried I get about 4 months ( I've tried a ton of boots over 20 years) but the Michelin last 2 or more years. I was told they use the same rubber as car tires which makes sense for anyone spending the day on pavement or cement. Once you break them in they are the most comfortable boots I've owned. There are some down sides though. The break in period can very long with stiff rubber so I'll wear them around the house a few weekends before I switch out my old boots. The only other downside is the stitching isn't always the best. Sometimes in the first few months (barely broken in by then) the stitching will start to fail but I throw some superglue in and get a few more years out of them.
@lonewolf025 Ай бұрын
My first pair of tarhees lasted for about a year and a half before I wore out the soles and I wasn't that hard on them. Second pair was better but got them too close to a fire in an attempt to dry them out quicker 😅. After that couldn't get a well fitting pair that didn't feel messed up.
@1NCUB1 24 күн бұрын
I nearly died because of a pair of Keen boots. Had a pair of Targhees in 2020 that I'd owned for 6 months, worn regularly but not everyday. I'd noticed that the soles were a bit worn and on rocky or slightly wet terrain they sometimes wouldn't grip very well. I'd just summited a mountain in the Southern Alps in NZ it was a little damp but not bad. Was walking back along a ridge trail when i lost all grip on a patch of flat but rocky terrain, and skidded straight over the edge of the mountain (about an 800 metre drop). Fortunately there was a tree growing into the side of the cliff about a metre down that caught me and i was able to climb back up. Not sure i'd be that confident in wearing any Keen boots after that. They definitely shouldnt have worn down to that extent with light use after 6 months.
@SapperChan Ай бұрын
I'd love to see a series on high quality hunting boots. I have a pair of hanwag tatra tops I've been running for 5 years now, curious to see what's inside 🤔
@bor5425 Ай бұрын
Rose can you review the austrian military boot (feldschuh leicht)?
@Heaven01993 Ай бұрын
Have yaw done a review on the Carolina Lineman Boots?
@jetdr Ай бұрын
I have had decent luck with Keen, my work boots have been keen for the past 10 years, my current pair isn’t made as well as my initial pair, they went from brass eyelets/speed laces to plastic. They break off after some hard use
@mr.casua1915 Ай бұрын
Can you do Thursday boots Commander. I like the look and kinda wanna use it for work but not sure if it’s with it.
@taifu13781 Ай бұрын
Have you seen the knife by shieldon knives: scythe? The shape reminds me of what you already use to cut shoes. Maybe it might be an alternative?
@MusclesMgee Ай бұрын
Does anyone know if the MUGGS are coming back for a 3.0 this winter?
@corail53 Ай бұрын
I have worn keen targhees since the 2 and now use their work boots and they always fall apart in the same places. I hope this new way of doing this will improve their quality because the delamination issue spans their entire run.
@Dorkus_ Ай бұрын
Please review the L.L. Bean Game Warden boot!
@billystpaul8907 Ай бұрын
Can I buy one of Rose Anvil toasters....?
@shaunpugh3287 Ай бұрын
A good review, but after my experience with Targhee III's I doubt I'll be buying Keen again. They are very comfortable, but once they get wet they take an age to dry out. They are good in mild, dry conditions. Given the price of them you should compare them to boots from AKU, especially the AKU slope which can often be found for the same price as Targhee III's.
Ай бұрын
Do you plan to review some model from Scarpa or LaSportiva?
@Hea1thyGuy Ай бұрын
i know you covered converse chuck taylor and chuck 70 but i was wondering if you can cut through a pair of “made in japan” chuck taylors. i don’t like the way chuck 70s feel for me but i hate how poor the durability is on normal chucks and i heard the made in japan pairs are better quality than the regular chucks but not as uncomfortable as the 70 so if you could cut them open it would be very helpful thanks
@luisdavidsandoval6072 Ай бұрын
What are your top picks for wide toe box boots (not barefoot), Weston?
@jacoblowe387 6 күн бұрын
Really want to try these on but cant find them anywhere in the uk
@thegreattuna7187 Ай бұрын
Great intro!
@jag12549 8 күн бұрын
Please do the keen Cincinnati or the Cincinnati vs the Davenport. And if you could do one of their work sneakers that would be cool
@petercannova5026 Ай бұрын
can you do a video on boot laces I read Amudsen Lace my be good
@dashcamcalifornia5003 Ай бұрын
my problem with Keen is their non standard sizes. went thru 4 pair and had to keep going smaller. If your shoe is off by that many sizes, you should adjust the sizing.
@yehtan Ай бұрын
What is the toughest application for a grippy elastic material you can think of? In my opinion that will be the car tire. Somehow, with all the advancements in material science, tires are still made using rubber. Changing to TPU is simply a cost cutting measure to fatten their wallet. Shame.
@MrGooogleGooogle Ай бұрын
Can you pleese make video about "Scarpa" boots? ❤
@sledziu87 Ай бұрын
Hi can you do video haix Nepal pro?
@marcelreijerse Ай бұрын
"Keen is one of the most popular hiking boots in the entire world". The world is really a lot bigger than just the USA. In Europe I used to see their sandals quite a lot but not so much anymore. I see mostly European brands hiking boots or trail running shoes around here.
@thecrypticgamer9896 Ай бұрын
Any news or releasing more ND3 or releasing ND4 boots?
@PimpinIncPro Ай бұрын
Can you do Salomon Quest 4GTX’s next?
@patpathealy1243 Ай бұрын
Vasque st elias gtx is my favorite hiking boot. I am on my 4th pair.
@paulkersey6283 Ай бұрын
Must not be a good boot if you’ve gone through 4 already..
@philsmith2444 Ай бұрын
@@paulkersey6283Hiking boots are generally built to give 750-1000 miles of use. The midsole generally goes first, after which they’re not suitable for hiking because the shock absorption is gone.
@Tripskull 23 күн бұрын
What about Oboz hiking boots?
@user-op6sz7qy8l Ай бұрын
I'm a first timer for the targhee series line As far as keens quality control sucks and my targhee 4 the right shoe tounge does not close properly when tied and gussets pinches in certain places and so I bought keen Durand 2 claims to be American made but it took came defective in the left boot Runs small ughh I'm going to try vivo barefoot water resistant and or jungle boot
@InGrindWeCrust2010 Ай бұрын
The best part of my old Keens is the wide toe box/extreme Munson shape. If the current models keep that, I might buy them again. I can't - CANNOT - understand why heritage style boot companies and the Italian and German hiking boot brands for the most part cannot figure that the hell out, so that all their lasts are either pointy or Munson styles that are angled too sharply on the small-toes side.
@user-di2nh3zl9r Ай бұрын
If you review the leather on a couple of popular baseball gloves. Compare prices or somthing I’m shure it would get a lot of views. I’d love to hear your opinion on baseball glove leather.
@tonyervolina5500 Ай бұрын
I wish true sizing was included more in the reviews
@fredsvlogandreviews5867 Ай бұрын
That sole looks like a skecher sole. I was watching the video and I was like wait that looks like a skecher.
@robertbdavisii9801 Ай бұрын
How come no Oboz reviews?
@MrMorphie1337 Ай бұрын
Are you gonna go for honey vibram on your new collab with Whites ? God I hope so !
@melon7592 Ай бұрын
you need to review keen work boots
@RJKYEG Ай бұрын
I have been struggling to find a replacement for my 10 year old Salomon Eskape hikers. The current lineup of wide-sized Salomon boots are pretty much vegan and not as well made as my old boots (and not wide enough), and I have bought and returned 3 pairs of Keen boots because of the fit. The most disappointing was the Keen Pyrenees; one of my feet was just too fat I guess - but those are made of leather, if they came in a wider fit they would be easily the No. 1 choice.
@twisteds2fast4u Ай бұрын
was that clip of you hunting on an ebike?
@DavidvanSelm Ай бұрын
Please can you test the Veldskoen Moveme Ranger Boot! Another world-class South African brand!🇿🇦
@williamhancock9587 Ай бұрын
Why don’t Rose Anvil do a collaboration with Keen to build the all leather upper shoe??
@supapintofreak Ай бұрын
Keen makes work boots now. Freaking amazing. Wouldn't recommend any others
@nathanielscott6159 Ай бұрын
Why isn't there a flip or flop series
@alexrodriguez7532 26 күн бұрын
Do a New Balance boot review bro !!!!!
@RingoMandingo Ай бұрын
hydrolysis happens even if you wear them a couple times a week
@ronpflugrath2712 Ай бұрын
Freeze thaw apart winter shoe
@D100XX Ай бұрын
My keen hiking boots have lasted 6 years. Not sure I will ever need another pair. My doc martens are over 22 years old, in good condition, made in England
@jkgb30 Ай бұрын
Still hoping for a Limmer boots review!
@joelhansen7373 Ай бұрын
I waited years for a review of my favorite boots (Russell Birdshooters) & couldn’t understand why he wouldn’t review them. I eventually figured out it must be because they wouldn’t sponsor a review. And when he did finally get around to reviewing them? Yup. Sponsored by Russell.
@yujenliao9574 7 күн бұрын
Hi Rose , love your video and review , i'm just wondering how do you feel the grip and traction on this shoe , i owned Targhee 3 and was a huge fail for me , it was super heavy and grip is horrible compare to vibram , i then bought the 4 coz the shoe looks too good and again the grip and traction is so bad , i sliped multiple times , i'm just a little surpsied this is your go to shoe as you must have worn way more betters hoes than me . btw i had way better experience in hoka , teva , north face , scarpa than this shoe
@mmancino1982 Ай бұрын
I have the Targhee II and it's crazy comfortable but it hasn't lasted at all. Really disappointed
@DanielTateNZ Ай бұрын
You should do crispis hunting boots from nz
@deXXXXter2 Ай бұрын
I hate PUs - they suffer from hydrolysis, especially when not used frequently and kept in humid environment. A lot of boots with PU midsole desintegrate after a few years turning into slime. Edit - oh, you talked about it :D Good. My hiking boots sufferred from it 2 years ago on a trail in mountains, i got livid. Fortunately i got back safely as well.
@mylesgalos6465 Ай бұрын
Thats why i dont buy shoes with PUs mid/soles, they dont last
@wastelandranger6021 Ай бұрын
@@mylesgalos6465If you just wear them its not a problem. Dont leave them unused for years. PU is way more durable than EVA.
@biggidousthethird2672 Ай бұрын
@wastelandranger6021 yeah ive had my blundstones for about 5 years and havent had any hydrolysis.
@NormanF62 Ай бұрын
If you live in a dry climate, they should last forever but if humidity is a concern, look elsewhere.
@deXXXXter2 Ай бұрын
@@biggidousthethird2672 5 years is usually the time, when things only start to go bad. Yeah, I know i have to use them, but sometimes there is just no occasion for a specific boot. Plus I forgot about mine for years :D
@lutomson3496 Ай бұрын
the rubber soles on my red wings rotted off, after a few years...ill take TPU over rubber for longevity it doesnt rot
@libertarian1637 24 күн бұрын
Used to like Keen but their quality lately has made me write them off as even a possibility going forward. I’ve had 2 separate pairs now have the soles come right off; that’s unacceptable.
@fidel-3470 Ай бұрын
I bought some Targhee II's in 2016, they were my default hiking boots and weekend ware for a long time. I'd say I'd wear them pretty hard for anything related to farm work or landscaping too. They're on their last leg here in 2024 with the bottom of the shoe being the only piece that's really worn out and just not having traction anymore. I could probably squeeze one or two more heavy hiking seasons out of them. I got a set of Targhee IV for my birthday from my GF (love this girl). I'll say they FEEL on the foot very different, like there's a substantially more arch support, and it's taken me a little while to get used to and maybe I just need to break them in. I'm still everyday'ing my old Targhee II's cause I'm keeping the new ones cleaner. Though I was disappointed when I first put them on, they just didn't have the same feel as other Keens. Style wise, the Targhee IV look so much better. I got the Bison/Black and it is a classy looking boot that can mix well in a casual or semi-professional space. I live in Portland and have been a vendor to Keen. They're definitely a really good company with super smart people. There's some other "shoe manufacturers" around this neck of the woods that are more like fashion companies, they are full of asshole and idiots failing to success and have very toxic cultures.
@n0pe213 29 күн бұрын
Buy gaiters if the boot isn’t high enough
@pbsa1979 Ай бұрын
Partner and I have Keen Pyrenees, as we wanted to have same for adventures, bottoms of soles begun to delaminate after third hike, less than 50 miles. Very good looking and comfy, but quality is atrocious...
@ruquik Ай бұрын
wide toe box, but they hardley ever offer and actual wide.... The thats where the Merrel Moab wins
@RJKYEG Ай бұрын
Vasque still makes some mid-price hiking boots out of big pieces of leather.
@scoobertjoo Ай бұрын
Keen has a USA made "coburg" that is 8"
@joeythacker654 Ай бұрын
Very Salomon-esque….
@charlie.drowned Ай бұрын
an unbiased review sponsored by the company who is being reviewed
@mauricej1987 Ай бұрын
All his reviews are sponsored... he let it slip around xmas with his "worst of list." Really disappointing.
@kzookid545 Ай бұрын
You should send him a pair of boots you’d like reviewed
@charlie.drowned Ай бұрын
@@mauricej1987 Every video is 3 minutes speedrunning the brand's About Us page then a calculated fluff/pan depending on who's paying the bills. Like omg bad shoe is bad!
@Colorado_Ronin Ай бұрын
So, all of their videos
@Pyjamarama11 Ай бұрын
Gaiters are your friend
@aussiviking604 Ай бұрын
On wet rock Keens are literally banana peels. Sorry, cannot use them ever again.
@jag12549 8 күн бұрын
Ps hate the clown shoe toe box
@johny9516 Ай бұрын
Yea, “breathable”…like a sauna.
@SparkyOne549 Ай бұрын
I do not like anything PU. They don’t last unless you live in a desert.
@TheUncleRuckus Ай бұрын
"The last Hiking Boot you'll buy" yeah from Keen!! Call me old fashioned but I expect my footwear to last longer than a Year and not disintegrate and laminate in that time. And I'm certainly not Keen about my boosts turning into useless jelly just bc they sit in a closet!! Total garbage is what Keen is. 🤷👎👎
@NickyB0718 Ай бұрын
Targhee 1 sucked, 2/3 were good, let’s see how the 4 is.
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