Find all reviews of the Keen Explore Waterproof in one place with the hottest deals from +50 retailers. Check out: The Keen Explore Waterproof hiking shoe was instantly comfortable right out of the box. Its unassuming look hides a rugged capability. Modest enough to wear to work on a casual Friday and tough enough to scramble up a couple of thousand feet of a mountain, the Keen Explore seems to be a jack of all trades.
For hikers who like to move fast but desire a little more protection and waterproofing than a trail-runner provides, this is a shoe to check out.
The upper mesh is pliable, breathable, and comfortable, but the tight weave suggests durability far beyond a knit shoe. The lacing system is reinforced with a rigid rubberized material and a lateral stability cord.
The 4mm multi-directional lugs are the first thing that stands out on the Keen Explore Waterproof. The tread pattern has an excellent grip on every surface that I’ve used these shoes on. From loose gravel to wet mud to rocky talus, the Keen Explore was in its element for superb grip.
Overall, the Keen Explore Waterproof is a great shoe. It’s light enough to fast-pack, yet rugged enough to scramble up the side of a big mountain peak.
For someone that is looking for a comfortable shoe that handles wet conditions excellently and has good support, the Keen explore is one to look at seriously.
- Sean Kiffe
RunRepeat Expert
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