KEEN mens Durand II Waterproof

I thoroughly enjoy the fit and quality of these boots. Comfortable walking, jogging, and hiking. Great traction. May crease a bit when shifting motorcycle gears but that’s just added patina to the leather. Would buy again; likely the best shoes/boots I’ve purchased. (Size 9 has no issue with shoestring length; related to other’s complaints.)

Fit was great, just put 60 plus miles on them during bird hunting trip in MT, feet dry whole time buddies had wet feet.Only complaint is that laces are too short to double tie but laces held the single knot.Great American made product. Buddy. Just ordered a pair.

The boot is wearing better and fits better than boots in the higher price range. Did not take a long time to break in and wore on a week long trip just days after I bought them. No issues with fit or wear. I would definitely buy them again.

I've worn a bunch of different hiking boots over the years, and none have matched the comfort of the Keen Durand II. If you have extra wide feet like I do and struggle to find "wide" footwear that is actually, properly wide, try the Durands. They are roomy and good for all seasons.The traction is very good, a bit short of a German or Italian alpine trekking boot, and they offer good protection underfoot as well as in the toe cap. Seriously, I've kicked plenty of rocks on trails and never felt a thing. I describe the Durands as the middle ground between sneaker-like brands such as Hoka and Solomon on one side and alpine boots like Lowa or Scarpa on the other. You sacrifice a little bit of agility and a little bit of ruggedness but end up with a well-rounded and versatile boot.A minor complain is the lack of padding along the inner side of the foot, particularly at the widest point just behind the big toe. Occasionally a rock or root will glance off that area, and it hurts. Needs some thicker material there.Here's the reason for my wistful headline: These boots have a design flaw. The stitching at the outer portion of the foot, at the widest part the ball, is in the worst possible spot. That is the spot most likely to strike a rock or a root or be scraped by ragged underbrush, so I can't understand why the designers would think that was the right place to join the leather sections of the upper. I've got about 200-250 miles on my Durands and the stitching is completely torn out, leaving a gap wide enough to slide a pinky inside. Funny thing is, when I first got the boots, I ran into a guy on a trail who had the same boots but a year older than my pair. He said exactly what I'm telling you now: Within a year, the stitching will rip in that spot.By contrast, I have a pair of Propet boots that are inferior in most ways but have over 400 miles on them without any notable damage.I've since moved on to European trekking boots so I can marry durability and performance, but I'd certainly consider another pair of Keens if they fix that one design issue or add a rand.

I own 9 different types of keen shoes and boots. These are by far my favorite. Everything about seems to work with my foot. Half my keen shoes/boots I can't stand and are horrible, so not a keen fanboy, but this particular is the bomb, which means they be shortly discontinued of course.

Within two weeks of normal wear - no hiking, no "work" activities, etc. - the stitching on the left boot where the toe seam and the side seam meet at the sole came unstitched and separated from the sole. This is the exact same defect I have seen in two other reviews. It is too bad because the boots are extremely comfortable and really fit well for my wide feet. I was actually contemplating some shoe glue because I really like the look and feel, but on closer inspection, the leather right there is so thin it was actually starting to tear away from the sole, in addition to the stitching coming undone. For the price, these should last a lot longer and be much more durable. Really a shame, but from the looks of other reviews, this seems to be a common defect in this particular Keen design.

Keen is no longer offering a double E width. These are deemed "Wide" which Keen claims is a single E width. That's just barely true. These shoes are not wide enough for my feet. They've made the lasings hardware cheaper and cheaply. The components that used to feel like a good quality rubber that lasted very well, now feel more plastic than rubber. Something feels squishy under my heals and suspect that as the shoes fall apart, I will discover that the soles are hollowed out with big air gaps just waiting to gather stones when the tread wears down. Not the same quality that I found in these shoes back in 2017 when I first discovered Keen. The main reason I bought them was because they offered a wider fit than all the other companies making painfully skinny cheap shoes for 4 toed European types.

The Durand boot, is very comfortable. The sole is not made of a bunch of glued pieces, so the durability is superior to other models. I have had 5 surgeries on my foot Due to an industrial accident, this boot is my answer for daily use.

Best fit for me

Anteriormente use botas keen durante 1 año y me parecieron muy cómodas y duraderas pero este nuevo par solo dos días de uso y se despego la suela.

Had a pair of these that lasted 7 years. Best hikers I've ever owned. Hopefully these will live up to the name as well.

2nd pair of this model & 3rd Keen Garants for me. Super comfortable light hikers, good for consecutive all day walking without blisters or sore feet. Last year's model, subsequent not as nice, Keen now using cheaper fabric only vs steel or steel grommet-reinforced eyelets.

Fits my wide feet very well with Size 8E.Looks like a good quality boot.