Just because you’re heading out into the wilderness for a challenging hike doesn’t mean you need to sport the look of a mountain dweller. Not when you have a range of outdoor footwear that can complement any outfit you might have going. Modern technology has risen to the challenge to ensure that women have an excellent range of hiking boots that account for their evolved sense of fashion.

Modern hiking boots are booth beautiful and functional to help you venture outdoors without feeling vulnerable. The Voyageur Mid Hiking boots stand head and shoulders above the rest to emerge as one of the best hiking boots on the market. Chic, practical, and durable, this pair of hiking boots let you have the best of both worlds. Here’s an unbiased Keen women's Voyageur Mid Hiking boot review to help you make an informed decision.

Who is the Voyageur Mid Hiking boot meant for?

Anyone who values their feet and wishes to keep them in great shape should definitely get a pair. You don’t even have to be an outdoorsy person to grab a pair. Although the shoe is dubbed a hiking boot, it’s much more versatile than that. It can double up as your regular work shore if you spend long hours on your feet.

The Voyager is as durable as it is comfortable enough to keep the pressure off your feet as you go about running your errands. Cushy interiors and a protective toe box make blisters and bruised feet a thing of the past. Meanwhile, the thick rubber sole and a proprietary arched midsole dissipate shock while offering support and stability as you walk. That helps to reduce fatigue as you walk to let you cover more ground without putting too much pressure on your feet.

Unboxing the Keen Women’s Voyageur Mid Hiking Boot

The Voyager hiking boots ships in a standard shoebox measuring 13 x 11 x 6 inches weighing 2.32 pounds. The box contains the hiking boot complete with laces and insoles.

Features

Sturdy, Durable Construction

The leather and mesh boot ships with a rubber sole that rides on a two-inch heel to protect your feet as you head out on a challenging hike. The coupling mesh webbing underlay with the pure leather gives the boot its water-resistance capabilities. The mesh doubles up as the ventilation vents that keep your feet cool and sweat-free as you trudge through challenging trails during the hot summer days. The Voyageur is made from premium environmentally friendly leather, to gel well with your love for nature.

The 4-inch shaft on these boots keeps your ankles from rolling as you trudge a challenging ascent while providing exceptional support if you have wobbly ankles. The shaft ensures that you remain upright and don’t tumble as the terrain dishes out more challenges. The thick rubber toes caps take the edge off any hard stub that you may make against a rock or any other obstacle.

A Gentle Underfoot

A successful hike happens one step at a time, and this rugged cruiser ensures that each step you take is nice and comfortable. The removable dual-density EVA midsole takes the pressure off your feet for increased comfort and lessens the stress impact. You can wear these babies for hours on end without experiencing any nagging shin or arch pains.

The 2-inched rubber sole breaks the shock to lessen feet fatigue and easing the pressure on your joints and knees. The footbeds are arched to support your feet as you walk to ensure that you keep proper form. The plastic shanks give you the necessary torsional stability to relieve the load on your calves and feet. The 4-mm deep and protruding multidirectional lugs give you a firm footing on any uneven surface, no matter how rocky, damp, or icy it may be.

A Snugly Fit

The gusseted tongue comes with extra padding to let you lace up the boots snugly without putting pressure on the foot. You pull the laces as tight as your feet can allow without feeling as if you’re cutting off circulation to your feet. Two webbed pull loops – at the heel and at the tongue- let you slip on and take off the boot with relative ease.

Since these boots are comprised of premium leather with mesh, they're not waterproof and so not suitable for wading in water. However, if you happen to walk through water, the moisture-wicking lining materials sees to it that they dry quickly. That means you don’t have to scramble up rocky paths or hop across boulders with wet squishy shoes that can cost you your balance. The boot will keep your feet warm during the cold seasons and cool during the sweltering summers.

Easy Care Routine

Donning a clean pair of hiking boots rejuvenates your sense of adventure. Luckily, these rugged bruisers are easy to clean and hold up well to stains. A hand towel or a soft-bristled brush is all that you need to remove dirt and debris clinging to the surface. You can also make a cakewalk of stains with a gum eraser. A mixture of vinegar and water takes care of stubborn stains but might cause a little discoloration on the boot’s surface.

Alternative

If you’re on the market for a waterproof hiking boot, the KEEN Women's Oakridge Mid Waterproof Boot makes an excellent choice. Although this model is still meshed, it comes with a hydrophobic lining to keep your feet bone dry and warm. The Oakridge falls within the same price range as the Voyageur, making it an excellent alternative.

Verdict

This Keen women's Voyageur Mid Hiking boot review explains why the outdoor shoe makes honor roll as one of our favourites. This leather boot is lightweight, durable, and is set on a thick rubber sole. A specialty arched midsole and a thick sole cushion the feet against impact street to safeguard knees and joints.