Our verdict
The Targhee IV Mid Waterproof is the strongest comfort-first women’s boot here, especially for hikers who dislike narrow toe boxes and want a protective waterproof hiker for uneven trails.
Best Comfort and Toe-Room Pick. The Targhee IV Mid Waterproof is the strongest comfort-first women’s boot here, especially for hikers who dislike narrow toe boxes and want a protective waterproof hiker for uneven trails. It currently carries a BestGearScout score of 9.1/10 and an editorial star rating of 4.6/5.
KEEN Targhee IV Mid Waterproof Women’s Hiking Boot is evaluated as a women’s hiking-boot purchase, not just as a product-page feature list. The main questions are whether its fit, shaft height, waterproofing, outsole grip, cushioning and support match Women who want toe room, a durable waterproof boot, protective uppers and a more forgiving hiking fit.
Why it stands out
The clearest reasons to consider KEEN Targhee IV Mid Waterproof Women’s Hiking Boot are Roomier KEEN-style fit works well for many women who need forefoot space, KEEN.FUSION glue-free construction is designed to resist delamination. Those strengths matter most when the boot is used for the hiking style it is actually built around, rather than treated as a universal boot for every foot shape and every trail.
What to check before buying
The main watch-outs are High-volume fit may feel loose for narrow feet, Leather construction can need more break-in than soft mesh hikers. Before adding an affiliate URL, verify the exact Amazon women’s listing, because hiking-boot pages can mix men’s and women’s sizing, waterproof and non-waterproof variants, wide and standard widths, and older colorways under similar titles.
Key specs to verify
- Type: mid-height waterproof women’s hiking boot
- Official tech: KEEN.DRY waterproofing, KEEN.FUSION bonded construction, KEEN.RUGGED outsole, Luftcell cushioning
- Official weight: 16.58 oz / 470 g per shoe on KEEN EU listing
- Drop and stack: 12 mm heel-to-toe drop, 24 mm listed stack height
Key specifications
- Type
- mid-height waterproof women’s hiking boot
- Official tech
- KEEN.DRY waterproofing, KEEN.FUSION bonded construction, KEEN.RUGGED outsole, Luftcell cushioning
- Official weight
- 16.58 oz / 470 g per shoe on KEEN EU listing
- Drop and stack
- 12 mm heel-to-toe drop, 24 mm listed stack height
