Our Take on KEEN’s Targhee 4 Mid Waterproof Boots
Stepping into KEEN’s Targhee 4 Mid Waterproof Boots, we immediately noticed how familiar they felt-like an update to a classic rather than a complete reinvention. The mid-height collar offered reassuring ankle support without feeling stiff, and the waterproof membrane handled shallow streams and wet grass with ease during our test hikes. We appreciated the roomy toe box, though some of us with narrower feet found ourselves cinching the laces a bit tighter than usual. Traction on loose gravel and muddy switchbacks was solid, if not aggressive, making these boots well-suited for day hikes and light backpacking. Overall, the Targhee 4 strikes us as a dependable, comfort-forward option for hikers who prioritize out-of-the-box wearability over ultralight performance.
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Testing the Limits of Columbia’s Liftop III Snow Boots
Testing the Limits of Columbia’s Liftop III Snow Boots turned into more of an adventure than we expected. From slushy sidewalks to waist-deep drifts, we pushed these boots through the kind of winter most people try to avoid. The Liftop IIIs promised warmth, traction, and all-day comfort, and we were determined to see whether that marketing copy held up once the temperature plunged and the wind picked up. We trekked across icy parking lots, stood still in freezing lift lines, and even stomped through half-melted snowbanks to test their waterproofing. Along the way, we paid close attention to how our feet actually felt-were we warm, were we dry, and did our ankles still feel supported after hours on the move?
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