Question 1

anyone feel grip is solid on wet rocks/leaves, going downward on hill, e.g.

Accepted Answer

Yes, the soles on these boots consist of rounded edges where the rubber meets the leather upper. This makes for a nice flowing appearance, but, worst possible soles on sketchy terrain, ie., wet rocks and ledges. Downright dangerous.

Question 2

Are these boots ideal for a 3-4 day backpacking trip?

Accepted Answer

These boots should work well for a 3-4 day backpacking trip.  Only thing I could add is these boots come to mid ankle, so they provide ankle support, but not major ankle support.  If you are carrying a heavy pack and are going where there is a lot of fist sized rocks on the trail, you might want more ankle support.  That statement is a reflection of the trail, not the boot.  I have been wearing these boots for years, every day for two weeks at a time, on 10-20 miles hiking trips in southern CO.  Never had a problem.

Question 3

The Keen website says these run a half size small and recommends ordering a half size larger.  Is this true?

Accepted Answer

This is my second pair of Keens.  I also have a pair of SOLR sandals.  Love them both.  I wear a size 11 1/2 in all my sneakers and cowboy boots.  In a Keen I wear a size 13.  In both my SOLR sandals and these Targhee II hiking boots I originally ordered a size 12.  Had to send them both back and get a size 13.  And I can compare them sole-to-sole with any of my size 11 1/2 sneakers and they are the same length.

Question 4

Are these authentic keen brand boots?

Accepted Answer

If you buy them from Davidson Shoes Inc., I can assure you they are 100 % authentic Keen boots. 
We buy direct from Keen. Our retail store has been in business in the same location for over 125 years. 
We cannot speak for any other amazon sellers.
Mark Hogan 
President 
Davidson Shoes Inc.

ASIN	B008J5F9Y0
Best Sellers Rank	#14,979 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #9 in Men's Hiking Boots
Boot Form Type	Hiking Boot
Boot Shaft Height	4 inches
Brand	KEEN
Closure Type	Lace-Up
Color	Shitake/Brindle
Customer Reviews	4.2 out of 5 stars 13,834 Reviews
Fabric type	100% Leather
Global Trade Identification Number	00887194014507
Heel Type	No Heel
Included Components	Manufactuered Brand Product
Insole Material	Textile
Item Type Name	Hiking Boots
Item Weight	2 pounds
Manufacturer	Keen Adults - US SHOES
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Warranty
Material Fabric	leather and performance mesh
Model Name	Targhee 2 Mid Height Waterproof
Occasion	casual
Origin	Imported
Outer Material	Rubber
Pattern	Solid
Seasons	Spring
Shaft Circumference	5 inches
Shaft height	4 Inches
Shoe Height Map	High-Top
Sole Material	Rubber
Sole material	Rubber
Style Name	Targhee 2 Mid Height Waterproof
Style Number	1008418
Toe Style	Closed Toe
UPC	887194014507
Unit Count	1 Count
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof
lining-description	Textile

KEEN Men's Targhee 2 Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots

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