When it comes to hiking boots, the Keen Targhee IV have been my firm favorite for about a year now. They’ve come with me on countless adventures, so I can attest to them being reliable, comfortable, and supportive. But since testing the Keen Targhee Apex Mid hiking boots, I have a new shoe in my rotation.
Keen’s Targhee collection offers all-terrain support. They’re great for any hiking situation, but the different shoe designs and compositions will be suited to different people. The biggest difference between the flagship Targhee IV and the Apex is the bouncy feel of the Apex, since they use energy return foam called KEEN.ReGENX to absorb the impact of walking. This made a big difference, especially on longer walks.