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Hiking Boots
- Summer hiking shoes Keen Voyageur Low *Est. $100
- Waterproof hiking shoes Lowa Renegade II GTX Lo *Est. $185
- Budget light hiking boots L.L.Bean Trail Model Hikers II, Mid-Cut *Est. $60
- Lightweight waterproof hiking boots Vasque Breeze GTX XCR *Est. $120
- Heavy-duty leather backpacking boots Asolo TPS 520 GV *Est. $225
- Women's hiking boots Asolo Stynger Gtx *Est. $210
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Summer hiking shoes
- Inexpensive
- Dries quickly
- Lightweight
- Protective but well ventilated
- Not waterproof
- Little ankle support
- Mixed reviews for traction and durability
Reviews recommend the Keen Voyageur Low hiking shoes for day hikes in hot weather because they're well ventilated, cool and lightweight: an average men's pair weighs less than 2 pounds. They're not waterproof, but drain water and dry fast. Some users say they're fine for backpacking with reasonably light loads. They come in gender-specific sizes and earn mostly positive ratings from both men and women. The main drawbacks are that -- like all low-cut light hiking shoes -- the Keen Voyageur Low offers minimal ankle support and doesn't last as long as heavy leather boots. Also, some reviewers report poor traction on wet rocks. For more ankle support, consider the Keen Voyageur Mid (*Est. $110) .
Comparison tests at Good Housekeeping cover the mid-cut version of the Keen Voyageur, but results apply to the low version as well. We found the most user-written reviews at three retail sites: Zappos.com, OnlineShoes.com and REI.com. The owner-written reviews at several other sites are also useful. The other professional review, at Woodall's Camping Life Magazine, is aimed at family campers rather than hikers, but we rank this review lower because no testing is documented.
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Our Sources
1. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Comparison tests here cover the mid-cut version of the Keen Voyageur, giving it top ranking among eight lightweight hiking shoes tested. Editors' praise of the shoe's fit and comfort (with a wide toe box) also applies to the Keen Voyageur Low.
Review: GHRI-Tested Hiking Boots, Editors of Good Housekeeping
2. Zappos.com
Hundreds of women and men review the Keen Voyageur shoe at this retail site, with about 90 percent giving it the highest possible rating. Nearly 80 men also give this shoe enthusiastic praise.
Review: Keen Voyageur Low, Contributors to Zappos.com
About 60 men and more than 80 women review the Keen Voyageur Low at this retail site, giving it mostly enthusiastic reviews for comfort out of the box, plus durability and traction.
Review: Keen Voyageur, Contributors to OnlineShoes.com
4. REI.com
The reviews at this site aren't as positive as on other review sites. Almost 60 men and nearly three dozen women give the Keen Voyageur low-cut hiking shoe good marks for comfort, traction and cushioning; the main complaint among both genders is that the shoes wear out too quickly.
Review: Keen Voyageur, Contributors to REI.com
Almost 40 men and nearly 20 women review the Keen Voyageur Low at this retail site, with the men giving an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, and the women rating the shoe 5 out of 5. One reviewer even reports wearing them on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
Review: Keen Voyageur Hiking Shoe -- en's, Contributors to Backcountry.com
6. Cabelas.com
The dozen or so women reviewing the Keen Voyageur Low at this retail site give it nearly perfect average ratings. One male reviewer criticizes the shoe's durability.
Review: Keen Women's Voyageur Low Vented Hikers, Contributors to Cabelas.com
7. Amazon.com
The Keen Voyageur earns top marks from about 20 women. About a dozen men give their version slightly more mixed reviews, with a few complaints about durability; one male reviewer notes that it's fairly wide.
Review: Women's Keen Voyageur, Contributors to Amazon.com
The handful of reviews published here include criticisms of the Keen Voyageur's durability and traction, but one detailed review praises the shoe for protecting the tops of feet at stream crossings and still drying fast.
Review: Keen Voyageur, Contributors to TrailSpace.com
9. Woodall's Camping Life MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Editors of this publication aimed at car campers recommend the Keen Voyageur for its summer coolness combined with toe protection and traction. No testing is documented, however.
Review: 2008 Footwear Buyer's Guide, Editors of Woodall's Camping Life Magazine
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