First pair of hiking boots
591577
These are my first hiking boots ever and Im in love! Hiking was so much easier and enjoyable with these light weight, water resistant boots. I was able to climb and step over rocks without the discomfort of feeling them through the soles of my tennis shoes. Definitely worth the price!
1973364
I was looking for a pair of mid high hikers for the cooler weather here in the northeast. I spent some time researching before deciding on these. They fit quite comfortably right out of the box, were a nice neutral color and, for the first time ever, I didn't have to relace them. The sole is nice and flexible and when I walked in them the first time, they felt great. I've never owned Hi-Tec before, but I'm quite happy with them.
4147565
I'm fairly new to hiking and camping so I didn't want to pay an outrageous amount for hiking boots but these exceeded my expections.  The fit was great in the summer with my lightweight hiking socks and the fit was still great in the fall with my thick wool socks.  The ankle support was perfect - I'd definitely recommend these!
4786430
My first pair of boots and couldn't have bought a better pair. They are sized right and look great.
2522401
I purchased these boots to augment my Danners and to double as spring/fall hikers. Initially the toe box was snug but the fit feels fine with some time. I would recommend using light wicking type socks for the most comfortable fit. The Ortho footbed is leaps and bounds ahead of other boots. Overall, I am very satisifed with these and am glad to have acquired them.
3994618
Just got'em, day 1 I am loving these. I have never had a pair of sandals I liked, hopefully these'll be it. I have a camping trip coming up, these look like they'll be ok for light hiking.

I do have slightly high instep, which makes a lot of sandals uncomfortable and/or hard to keep on my foot. The lacing system allows for the Kuta to wrap around and fit snug. They are a little tight, but I have high hopes.

I normally wear men's US 9.5, a Kuta in size 10 seems to be ok for me.
2766905
I can't say enough about these boots. I'm a big Keen fan in general, but these were my first hiking boots of theirs. I hiked immediately in them, without breaking them in, and now have quite a few times...and haven't had the slightest bit of trouble with them. They felt amazing immediately, have plenty of support, look great, and keep my feet safe and dry and warm. Love em.
4519173
I've never had real boots for hiking so this was a very exciting purchase for me just in time for a hiking trip! I loved the reviews and the fact they were vegan which surprisingly is hard to find. These were break in ready to go! Really my only downside was it did rub a bit on the back of my Achilles' tendon however I am not used to wearing higher boots and during my hike I didn't notice it. I assume I will get used to the feel. I bought a size 8 because a 7-7.5 were not available but they fit well and I can wear thicker socks in colder months. They are not sloppy loose though; I found the sizing chart very helpful. I did request two day shipping and got them on the third day however the company reimbursed my shipping and handling without issue. I Most definitely will be wearing these gems more and will likely be back for more business! Thanks :)
1456705
Comfortable from the first use, good looking boots.  Just what I was looking for.
2175933
I live in the northwoods and spend a good amount of time in the National Forest.  I was looking for a boot that I can spend the day wearing while hiking.  I need a sole that will hold on wet rocks, give me a good feel of the trail but not so much that I can feel every sharp rock on the bottom of my feet.  I want something that is fairly water resistant.  Most important it has to be comfortable with good support.

The last pair of boots I owned were Merrill.  Total piece of junk.  I shopped quite a bit this time and decided I didn't want anything made in China.  Too many bad reviews and all that I tried had a cheap look and feel.  I tried Vasque, Columbia, Keen, Lowa, Rocky and others that I can't remember.  The Lowa fit and felt the best and looked well made.  But I didn't want to spend $230 (MSRP) for them.  When I saw them on Amazon for $162, I jumped.

So far they have been what I expected.  The boot length is right on, the width may be a little snug.  I expect that to change as they break in.  I took them out onto some wet, sloping rock and they held perfectly  They give good support and feel comfortable.

So far, they are just what I was looking for.  If things change, I'll update this review.
4074042
I purchased these as a birthday gift for my husband. He owns a pair of Merrells that he absolutely loves that have endured 8+ years of heavy wear. So when he requested a pair of hiking boots, I searched through their selection of hiking boots in hopes of finding a shoe he'd love and find comfortable enough to actually want to venture out in (my husband would much rather play video games than hike and sometimes must be forcefully removed from our house). Anyhow, he normally wears a 10.5 and that's what I ordered. At first he said they might be a bit snug but declined when I offered to send them back and replace with size 11, as he hates when his foot slides forward in his shoe. After breaking them in a bit he's now rather pleased with the fit of the boot. While I would say he's rather happy with the boots, they haven't inspired him to test them out on a hiking trail yet, so I can't exactly review them for anything other than normal daily wear. I also cannot yet comment on durability since he's only owned them maybe a month but I will update in the future, hopefully after they've seen some use on trails when we get some nicer weather. Overall I'd say these are a nice pair of decently priced hiking boots for a beginner hiker.
1380471
Okay, so I procrastinated. I needed shoes for a hiking trip and I didn't like the colors I found in stores. I ordered these a few days before my trip and they arrived one day before takeoff. I know that's a rookie mistake, but I was lucky I ordered these boots. They didn't even need to be broken in as they are soft to the back of the ankle.  I used them to hike some impressive mountains and I was impressed by the shoes too (mind you I carried about 20 lbs on me in backpack). I didn't skid or slide down any of the flat surfaces, be they wet, dry, or covered with dirt. Clearly, I like the color, and they cleaned up well after long trek.
701245
Got them today and already put in about 4 miles. Pretty comfy, didn't feel like they needed to be broken in, and the size is fairly consistent with my Nike running shoes. First pair of hiking boots Ive bought but I love them so far. Would recommend both the brand and this specific boot.
3949191
This is my first pair of hiking boots. I tried on many sizes and brands before deciding on this shoe. It has a good fit and good arch support. slightly narrow for my foot at the arch and little toe, but this was to be expected as most shoes fit my foot in this way. Really comfortable after breaking them in for a few weeks. Used them for hiking on the Appalachian Trail and my feet held up well during the two days of hiking.
1905344
I was able to do a 5 mile hike without any break in time. They rubbed my calves the first time, but nothing too bad. Luckily I was wearing a good pair of socks!

They've been a great boot since, and I've had lots of compliments on them. The product pictures were accurate.
518546
Fit as expected and pretty darn comfy right out of the box. I am happy with that, I have a hard time finding hiking boots that fit well and are comfortable. We will see this weekend how they feel on an actual hike.
2854378
I've never had any real great hiking shoes, so when I needed some shoes for a trip, I decided to get some quality hiking boots. I'm not a fan of the tall boots so I opted for the ankle size.

These boots are nice and wide, have a solid thick rubber toe, and the waterproof exterior works perfectly. They do feel stiff, so I would recommend wearing them in for a few days, but when you walk in them they feel fine. The arch is nice and defined as well. The bottom of the shoe has incredible grip and deep crevasses for dirt and mud.