KEENUnisex-Child Targhee Sport Breathable Easy on Lightweight Hiking Shoes

I purchased Keen Targhee hiking shoes for my kiddo last year and I'm back again as little feet become bigger feet. Being a return customer probably says it all, but I prefer Keens and the Targhee's quality is the main reason.The Good:Great colour runs really appeal to the eye and the deep sapphire blue of these Targhees looks great. They don't fade much despite heavy wear, and retain that vibrant tone.The shoe looks good and feels substantial, though not too heavy for kids' feet. Mesh sides help to alleviate the weight and provide breathability at the cost of diminished water resistance. It's a fair compromise. These shoes fit narrower rather than wider, though the fit can easily be adjusted by elastic laces.Keens can take a beating and keep on functioning well. The last pair kiddo wore showed substantial wear on the toes of the soles, but that's to be expected after enduring a northern winter, frequent hiking and running around.These are really suited for light to moderate trail use, and not hardcore hiking.The Bad:The toggle on the adjustable laces broke within two days of purchase. Keen offers no warranty or replacement on broken laces. When reaching out to their help/warranty area, they directed me back to Amazon to buy third party laces. This is pretty annoying, considering they sell outdoor shoes for active lifestyles, the laces are colour-matched, and kids under 12 are not exactly known for being gentle on their shoes. Things happen.

Best pair of boots for my kid

I love Keen’s. They’re the only shoes that I can keep on my toddler’s feet. His feet are extra thick and wide. Most shoes just fall right off because his foot won’t go down inside of them. We don’t have that issue with Keen’s! This is his second pair and he’s 19 months. His first pair lasted til he outgrew them and they were in such good shape still I sold them at a local consignment sale for close to what I originally paid for them. And he wore them ALL THE TIME. He’s always on the go. They’re super quality and clean up easily. Double as a water shoe, too.My older girls also wear Keen’s. We love them. Great shoes!

My son loves them. They fit great and are made very well.

My daughter picked these out for hiking because she loves the teal and purple color combination and I agreed because I know they would be comfortable and durable. They have held up great on various hikes and water play. She even wears them occasionally as a street shoe, making them very versatile. They’re definitely worth the cost! They have held up really well!

The drawstring will break before you the shoe is worn out, but they are indestructible and comfortable. My son will only wear these and they keep him warm in Wisconsin weather. They are not his shoes to play in the snow, but walking on ice, packed snow, etc. he is warm and toasty and they never look like he needs a new pair of shoes even after months of boy use.

I love keens for their durability. My kids could where these for months and they still look barely used. This is the first time I have bought their hiking shoe for kids and I am impressed. They are great and comfortable for my son. Added bonus that it doesn’t have ties. My son is autistic and being able to slip them on is great!

Love the look of the shoes. Had to find some hiking shoes for my super girlie daughter that she would approve of. These were perfect! I showed her so many options and these were the ones that she wanted. When we got them she loved them even more in person.The first hike we went with them was a hike we did the week prior in some cheap sneakers, so we really got to compare how they helped her. These ones really gripped the rock and gravel on the trail we went on. The prior weekend she fell multiple times on her bottom because she had no grip. With these shoes, she didn’t slip once. She loves them, and was super excited for each hike afterward. No blisters. They were super comfortable.