We test: walking boots
Targhee III Mid WP, Keen, £114.99, keenfootwear.com
I wore these straight from the box on a two-week summer walk in the Swiss Alps. They were extremely comfortable and, in spite of the challenging landscape, the Keen All-Terrain rubber outsole gripped well on wet paths, scree slopes and grassy hills.
Fortunately for walkers with broad feet, the Targhee III is available in standard and wide fittings and comes in both men’s and women’s versions. The insole is designedand soften the impact of the trail. The boot is , too, at 489.9g. The Keen.Dry breathable membrane means vapour can leave the boot and air can move freely between the material – welcome in hot weather. But waterproofing and durability were less impressive. During wet weather, at the top of the foot and after two weeks of hard walking, the boots had begun to show signs of , most notably around the toe-bend.
