Shoes, Merrell or Keen

[Cserv]

So i've been needing new shoes for a while, and on a buddys recommendation, dropped the coin on some Merrell Moab WP's. Then found some Keen Siskyous, that look to be a better built shoe. Anybody with experience with either or both of thes? Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,
Eric

 

[timesublime]

I have had much better luck with Keens. The last two Merrell pairs I had fell apart on the inside very quickly. With the Keen Voyageur(non-waterproof version of the Siskyous) I had had no problems, and they are a way better built shoe.

 

[Finris]

Keens better built, just hard to get in my size..

 

[ZLBubba]

I prefer Keens, though some of their newer models have narrower toe boxes, which I don't like. Nonetheless, I've used them constantly for the past four years and they've stood up to real punishment.

 

[Dkindels]

Keene are tough. Buy them for the kids too. One pair without a defect for the entire summer in mud, sand, etc

 

[DCR]

I've been wearing a pair of Keen's for a few years. Everyday wear and a few hikes per year. They have held up pretty well. Parts of the sole are starting to come unglued this year. Nothing some shoe goo can't fix. With that said. I've never owned a pair of Merrel's. I did however just buy a pair of Danner Tachyon's for work. So light! So comfortable!

 

[biner626]

I have both. I seem to like the Keen more.

 

[Cserv]

Thanks for the replies. Have been wearing the Merrels all day, and am not super impressed withe the comfort. Think I will give the Keens a whirl.

Eric

 

[Maggot]

Try Red Wing. Comfortable the day you put them on.

 

[shrompman420]

i have some keens that have out lasted some hiking boots i have. you wont have any trouble out of your keens they are great and very durable.

 

[afrancke]

I will break with the pack and declare preference for Merrells; I did not like how Keens I've ordered fit me. One note on Merrells is they seemed to run one half to one full size small. Be prepared to order up one size.

 

[Name Enough]

Keens all the way - get a pair that is a size larger than you normally wear.