Our verdict
From "a bomber boot" to "ticks all the right boxes"—these are the comments that give the Ridge Flex Mid WP such a stellar reputation among professional critics. "A real mile-cruncher" (as another reviewer puts it), this hiker from KEEN delivers fluid-yet-surefooted movements on multi-surface terrain. There's also its weatherproof construction and a gusseted tongue that nbsp; | .
Pros
- Remarkably flexible
- Not the most breathable
- Wow-level comfort
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- Lightweight
- Quite tough
- Watertight
- Your nature wanderings often involve traipsing through three-inch-deep puddles and creeks
Cons
- Not the most breathable
- Not enough room for lacing creativity
Your nature wanderings often involve traipsing through three-inch-deep puddles and creeks
on your feet hiking boots can't be supportive and light at the same time. Buy this bad boy if:
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- You've been looking for shoes that make strides easier, especially on uneven terrain.
fence out wetness like champs
If hiking with sweat-free feet is a pretty big deal to you, and you adventure where it's mostly dry or sunny, skip the featured boot for the KEEN Voyageur Mid. Also, you might be better off purchasing the No soaked socks in the KEEN Ridge Flex Mid WP—a boot many hikers hail as having a perfect lacing system.
Youve been looking for shoes that make strides easier, especially on uneven terrain
The shoes "flex very easily with virtually no resistance," says a professional vlogger. "I absolutely love what KEEN has done with this," says another, praising the hiker's BELLOWS FLEX technology for allowing the shoe to naturally flex.
The Ridge Flex Mid WP's rockstar grip
These boots, according to a gear maven, are "solid on muddy and grassy inclines." Another one said that its outsole gave him "a nice bit of bite" on both sloppy terrain and smooth rock slabs.
KEEN Voyageur Mid
An expert strongly believes that comfort is the "KEEN Ridge Flex WP's superpower." Others chime in their praises for the boot in this regard with the following remarks:
- "No soaked socks in the KEEN Ridge Flex Mid WP."
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- "The Ridge Flex Mid WPs rockstar grip sneakers."
KEEN fans with sweaty feet beware
"My feet get overly hot in these" is how a video blogger finds the featured boot in the area of breathability. Doubling down on this sentiment is another professional reviewer who has some spicier words: "there are more breathable boots on the market."
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According to a trusted gear journalist, the KEEN Ridge Flex Mid WP "doesn't crack or give out" easily. Apparently, the shoe's BELLOWS FLEX tech not only improves forward momentum but also discourages creasing around the forefoot flex points.
And the best part? Its tank-like construction doesn't translate to heaviness (it's 60 g lighter per pair than the average, after all). Its lightness is also appreciated by experts, with comments such as "they feel like slippers" and "like lightweight trail runners fence out wetness like champs."
No soaked socks in the KEEN Ridge Flex Mid WP
"These boots held their own" through shallow, muddy waters, says an experienced hiker-slash-tester.
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Critics aren't impressed with the KEEN Ridge Flex Mid WP's short shoestrings. Hikers who like ending their lace-ups with a double knot might end up being disappointed because of this.
