Head to head ยท Hiking Boots

Keen Kids' Targhee Boundless vs Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex

Both products have identical sentiment scores on Reddit.

Keen Kids' Targhee Boundless
#3 in Hiking Boots

Keen

Keen Kids' Targhee Boundless

$71.95

50

Pros

  • +Big toebox
  • +Comfortable sole
  • +Great longevity (12 years)
  • +Roomy toe box

Cons

  • โˆ’wore out
  • โˆ’started separating on the side layer by layer
  • โˆ’poor dollar to durability ratio
  • โˆ’dry out slower
โ€œHaving a lighter shoe does not bother me too much, so I like low keen targhees. Basically a boot in shoe format. Itโ€™s sturdy and durable, but doesnโ€™t impede my mobility.โ€
r/hiking
Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex
#2 in Hiking Boots

Salomon

Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex

$150.00

50

Pros

  • +waterproof
  • +light
  • +Used to be super comfy
  • +Used to be super durable

Cons

  • โˆ’traps sweat
  • โˆ’Changed designs and materials (5+ years ago)
  • โˆ’Dramatically tanked in quality
  • โˆ’Customer service non-existent
โ€œFor weekend trips on trails in the NW I would personally go with hiking shoes. I like that they are light, dry quickly, allow my feet to breathe, and offer more arch support than a trail runner.โ€
r/Outdoors