Our verdict
What's a hiking-inspired sneakerboot that lets you stay all cozy and hip at the same time? Yes, the Mosey Chukka by KEEN fits the bill. It's your fall-to-winter companion that makes walking at a leisurely pace (a.k.a. moseying) such a pleasure to do, especially when the temps start to drop. And if its snugness doesn't captivate you fully, perhaps its remarkable finish will.
Pros
- Through-the-roof comfort
- Featherweight
- Charming fit
- Mint condition in every box
- Posh design
- Staves off the chill
- Who should not buy it
- Dope workmanship
Cons
- Underwhelming support
- A miss in the support category
- Breaks in quickly
Like slippers on my feet
The With its underfoot prowess that makes it a doozy work shoe, the insulated is as wooly as a sneakerboot can be. Purchase it if:
- You've been waiting to experience lightweight sneakerboots your entire life.
- Cotton pants in pastel colors are what you have the most in your closet.
- Your forefoot is squarish and needs extra room for your toes.
- Trail-inspired kicks in wool are what you're after.
Wooing in the winter
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Rivals slippers in comfort
Scores of sneakerheads praise the comfiness of the With its underfoot prowess that makes it a doozy work shoe, the insulated. These "shoes feel so good," says one of them. A footwear collector among them has this in his review: "slipper-like shoes that feel great."
Light as a feather
Lightness is one of the Mosey Chukka's main draws, and many reviewers agree. The following remarks give credence to this statement:
- "Wonderfully light."
- "Light as a feather."
- "A miss in the support category."
Who should buy the With its underfoot prowess that makes it a doozy work shoe, the insulated
With comments like "fit is spot-on" and "fits well out of the box," it's telling that the With its underfoot prowess that makes it a doozy work shoe, the insulated has no tightness issues. But the more inviting news: The boot's forefoot section is satisfyingly spacious. A reviewer says that the shoes "give your feet plenty of room to spread out naturally." Another sneaker fan says that they're "extra comfortable for wide feet."
Wooing in the winter
The featured boot, which a reviewer calls "pleasantly toasty," is considered by many as a head-turning KEEN offering. Backing their observation are remarks such as "shoes look very good" and "smart-looking shoe."
A miss in the support category
There are those who have qualms about the featured sneaker's extreme flexibility. "They don't feel particularly supportive," says one of them. "There is no sense of firmness in the structure," says another. "Yet one more non-professional reviewer says that "the support is average to low."
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You might want to wear the Mosey Chukka exclusively on well-kept pavements and indoor surfaces, as it's been reported to have very little poke protection underfoot. "I wouldn’t wear them in rough terrain," says a reviewer. The same person also says that, on it, "you feel every stone."
Mint condition in every box
The Mosey Chukka is appreciated by sneakerheads for its excellent craftsmanship. A long-time KEEN fan says that it's one of the brand's top-quality pieces.
