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Reviews
I have worn the Durand II for Years .......
"I will start by saying that Keen customer service is top notch. They have literally gone above and beyond in previous years to assist me. I have worn Durand II boots for many years and I am currently on my 7th pair. My experience with these boots has been extremely consistent, so I feel very comfortable sharing it with anyone that is contemplating purchasing this boot. Every pair of the Durand II's that I have owned have lasted about 1yr. They are extremely comfortable for my foot type (size 11.5, standard width) and generally wear in within about 10 to 15 miles of hiking. I have worn many different kinds of boots in my life and these are hands down the most comfortable I have ever owned. Enough so that despite the short life span, I have continued to purchase them. I do put a lot of miles on them, hiking every day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with few exceptions. With all of that said, there are some issues. The very first thing that goes, usually within the first week, is the yellow support pads on the heels of the insoles. The pads unglue and fall off. This has happened with every pair I have owned. This is a real pain as I remove the insoles every night so the boots can dry out. The second thing that starts to go is the seem at the inner and outer flex points on the toe box. I usually start to see signs of this within the first two months and they are usually completely torn out by the 7th month. The photos I included with this review are the last three pairs I have owned. All of the Durand II's I have owned have done this and consistently within the same timeline. In just the past week, I opened the box on a brand new pair of Durand II's that Keen provided me last year as a replacement. Two days after putting them on, the top lace hook on my right boot broke off. Additionally, the yellow pads on the insoles have already started shifting and will likely be completely detached within the next few times that I wear them. I have reached out to Keen on several occasions over the years to let them know about the issues, especially since they have been so consistent with every pair. I don't know if they have taken any steps to fix these problems, maybe they can provide a follow-on to this review. I do wish they would find solutions, these really are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn......"
— Mark G. (4/5)
"Better than I remember. PCT 2018"
— Pedro (5/5)
Outstanding boots
"Excellent ankle support on these USA-made hiking boots. Comfortable enough to wear all day - very happy with them."
— Kyle (5/5)
Impressed!!
"My Keen boots were delivered about three weeks ago. I'd never owned a Keen boot or shoe before and I am impressed and happy. I followed advice I saw somewhere (online) to order up a size, i. e. , that Keen's ran small. I did that and ordered an 11 wide boot. The boots fit and are a joy to wear. I've only done short hikes so far, but so far, wow. Virtually no break in time, just pleasant experiences. Thank you!!"
— Christopher F. (5/5)
Great boot excellent warranty
"I purchased these boots many times and this was the first time I had to use the warranty the speed eyes broke on one of my boots and they replaced them very quickly very impressed thank you"
— Kevin H. (5/5)
Comfortable boot!
"Repeat customer love this boot!"
— Brenda T. (5/5)
Best hikers
"Keen Durand are the best wide width hiking boots I've ever worn. Comfort and durability are both excellent."
— Isaac (5/5)
Great "WIDE" Hiking Boot
"I have a very wide foot and have tried all brands of boots in order to get a boot that comfortably accomadates my feet on long (15-20 mile) day outings with significant elevation gains (3-4,000 feet) with a full trail woork pack. This boot does that for me. Without any real break-in I put these on and did a 12. 5 mile/2,500 foot hike with 25 lbs of pack. At the end of the day after clearing trail of downed trees my feet were tired but not sore. I had no blisters or even hot spots due to the effort. I have tried Keen Targhee's in the past but found them too lite and w/o adequate arch and shank support for my needs. I am 6'-1" and go +200#'s with a pack. These boots made the difference for me."
— Dave (5/5)
Excellent Boot
"Great boot. Second pair that I have bought. Only complaint is the sole should provide more cushioning. Using aftermarket insoles, I can hike for miles."
— TIMOTHY B. (4/5)
Not like the Original Durand, but Still Decent
"The Durand II boots have more leather and less fabric than the original Durand boots. They are comfortable enough, but not like the original Durand. The original version was as comfortable as shoes, while the Durand II feels definitely like you are wearing a boot (which it is). The Durand II leather is stiffer. It also lacks a loop to help you pull on the boot. On the plus side, the Durand II has metal loops for the shoe laces."
— Johnny (4/5)
