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#5 in Best Hiking Boots

KEEN Men's Targhee 2 Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots Leather Working Group

KEEN

Best for

Best leather waterproof

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.2(13,737)

Amazon aggregate, one input among many in the Verdict Score

Verdict scoreGood
71/ 100

Current price

$94.33

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

KEEN Men's Targhee 2 Mid Height Waterproof Hiking Boots Leather Working Group

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

The KEEN Targhee II Mid Waterproof has the deepest verified-purchase history of any leather boot in this pool, with roughly 13,700 ratings, but its 4.2 average is the lowest among our picks. That combination, very high volume with a more middling average, typically points to a well-known, widely bought boot that splits opinion, often on sizing or fit, rather than one with a clear quality problem. The supplied data offers no independent testing or expert coverage for this listing, so we can't pin down the source of the lower average against high-trust sources.

What reviewers liked

  • Largest review base in the pool (~13,700 ratings) showing broad market acceptance
  • Established leather waterproof boot from a recognized hiking brand
  • Mid price point around $94

Where it falls short

  • Lowest rating average among the picks (4.2), suggesting polarized experiences
  • No independent expert or lab signals to explain the softer rating
  • Fit and sizing are common points of buyer disagreement in high-volume listings like this

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

The KEEN Targhee II Mid Waterproof has the deepest verified-purchase history of any leather boot in this pool, with roughly 13,700 ratings, but its 4.2 average is the lowest among our picks. That combination, very high volume with a more middling average, typically points to a well-known, widely bought boot that splits opinion, often on sizing or fit, rather than one with a clear quality problem.

The supplied data offers no independent testing or expert coverage for this listing, so we can't pin down the source of the lower average against high-trust sources. We surface the disagreement honestly: the sheer review depth is reassuring for a leather waterproof option, but the softer rating means buyers should pay extra attention to the fit feedback on the listing before purchasing.

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