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KEEN Targhee Apex Waterproof Hiking Boot Buyer Review: Fit, Trail Use and Tradeoffs

Reviewed September 15, 2026Research-based buying advice
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Who this boot suits

  • Responsive underfoot feel
  • Roomy toe box
  • Faster hiking

Fit and tradeoffs

Test the quicker platform on off-camber ground; comfort on flat pavement does not prove lateral control on trail.

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