The Keen Targhee is a legend in the world of hiking boots. This one here is the fourth variant and the waterproof mid-height version as well. So, initially you can rely on it to keep your feet dry for about 2 hours in wet conditions. Keen is known for a wider than average fit in the toe box and that's nice cause it gives my toesies a little extra wiggle room. Initial impressions of the Targhee 4 are excellent. As far as the overall build quality, it looks like they were put together really well. And whenever I hold them out of the box, they just have this kind of solid feel. And that high quality feeling also meant there was no break-in period at all for me. I hit a six mile walk straight away. No issues. Traction is also excellent, and the way my feet fit down in the boots provides confidence and stability. Like this. There's a minimal toe to heel drop. So, although it's not completely flat like say a pair of Altra's, it does feel pretty neutral to my foot. It fits true to size and is available in lots of different sizes, colors, and types like the mid- height for the boot and a shoe height kind of low cut for a shoe variant, waterproof, non-waterproof, you name it. The Targhee IV is designed to be an all-rounder. So, for me, that means it's just as comfortable on rugged hiking trails as it is mowing my lawn or doing Costco runs. I like to think of it as Keen's take on the Merrell Moab 3 or like a Ford F-150 do-it-all utility choice for your feet. And I mean that in more than one way. One of the drawbacks of the Targhee is that one pair weighs like 2 1/2 pounds. So, in the world of lightweight trail runners and hybrid hikers, that kind of is like lugging around an F-150 on your feet. Keen is known for their sustainability commitments, and with the Targhee IV, they kind of bring the heat. It has 100% recycled textiles throughout the entire shoe, a PFAS free waterproof membrane and coating and everything. Glue-free construction where they just basically heat bonded everything together, and they claim it won't delaminate, and ethically sourced leather. Keen has a whole lot to say about this, so I included a link to their website in the description if you want to read more about it. These shoes are heavy, but more weight means more protection, and sometimes it means more durability, which is something that Keen really hypes up about the Targhee 4. They claim it's the most durable Targhee yet, and that the heat-bonded, glue-free, environmentally friendly construction process won't delaminate ever. They claim the midsole is made out of some special compression resistant foam, which sounds really nice to me because in my experience, the midsole is always the first thing to go. Usually in my hiking shoes, they'll last about 800 to 1,200 miles before the midsole completely compresses down. And I just don't get any more support from the shoe, resulting in joint pain and all that stuff. So, even though the outsoles and the uppers on my shoes look just fine and have more life in them, I got to quit wearing the shoes because they're all used up. So, if Keen has figured out a longer lasting midsole, that would be the most rad part about this shoe for me. And I really want all these claims to be true because I love the idea of a boot that lasts longer and is lighter on the planet. I've only worn these for the past month or so and I've walked probably 70 miles in them. But I will be wearing these until they wear out completely. I'll let you know what I think about them then, too. But as for now, I think they're pretty great. And if you're interested in checking out a pair, check out the link in the description and it'll help me out. And if you're interested in outdoor gear, you'll be interested in my channel. So check that out, too. Thank you for watching and I'll see you next time.