Keen’s ‘Rugged’ Targhee 2 Waterproof Hiking Boots With ‘Comfortably Good Support’ Are Nearly 30% Off on Amazon
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Why It's a Big Deal
Reliable hiking boots like Keen generally don't receive meaningful discounts, especially during periods of high seasonal demand, such as this country's current winter snowstorms. Even so, people buy certain models year after year, with none maybe more than the Targhee II Mid Boots. When they do see discounts, it enters rare territory—so you should grab this now 30% off pair—while supplies last.
The Keen Targhee II Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots are as low as $120, up to a 27% discount off their full price of $165. One of the brand’s most trusted models, this mid-height pair of waterproof boots is battle-tested and proven, forgiving, and made for actual backcountry trails.
Keen Targhee II Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots, From $120 (was $165) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Series: Targhee mids
- Colors: 7
- Sizes: 7 to 17
- Widths: Regular, wide
- Waterproofing: Keen.Dry waterproof membrane
- Weight: 17.4 ounces per boot
- Specs: All-terrain rubber soles,
- Best For: Backcountry hiking, winter weather, snowy city traversing
While the brand may be on its fourth iteration of the Targhees, the second model remains its bestselling, and arguably most popular model by far, with 8,700 five-star ratings on Amazon alone. The II Mids are designed for all-day wear and comfort, using the brand's signature waterproof, breathable membrane to keep water out while allowing heat to escape, and are accentuated by durable leather and performance mesh uppers. You also get the brand’s all-terrain, 4-millimeter thick, multidirectional lugged soles that handle any footing, plus a bruise plate and shank for added protection and stability. The mid-height cut supports the ankles, and the wider toe-box allows for better toe-splay.
Compared to Keen’s new iterations, the IIIs and IVs, the IIs feature a classic, sturdier hiker with a wider toe box and a higher heel for a more traditional hiking boot feel. The newer IIIs are a more streamlined model that offers a more hiking shoe feel. Then there are the latest IVs, which build on the IIIs' design with improved durability and more abrasion-resistant soles. All good options, but folks keep coming back to the IIs, thanks to their more traditional design.
This sale price is pretty on point for what you’d expect to see and pay. Over at REI, they’re on sale for $115, but only a handful of sizes (mostly wide) are available. Zappos just restocked its inventory for the same price. While Amazon offers them at a few bucks more, they are available in both regular and wide sizes, and you can choose from seven other color options.
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What Enthusiasts Are Saying
Known as a fan favorite and a clear winner, these boots have hundreds of repeat shoppers on Amazon. One such individual noted they're “comfortably, rugged boots with good support.” Excited to take this pair hiking and put them through some abuse, they said the soles do a great job of gripping the ground.
Another repeat buyer put in an updated 18-month review and was still satisfied with these boots. They said these hikers are “maybe my favorite footwear ever…Bravo, Keen.”
With a savings of nearly 30% in all sizes and widths (in this bison/roasted pecan color), this pair of Keen Targhee IIs is the kind of deal you need to jump on, because others definitely will. You can choose a different color of your liking (most range from $125 to $135), but this sale price won’t last forever, so hurry.