Our verdict
As long as you keep to the well-maintained trail, avoiding uber-abrasive brambles and other hazards along the way, the Circadia Mid WP works wonders. Sure, it might not be the toughest kick around, but it'll, nevertheless, make you feel mighty on shifting terrain and beat the rain while it lasts. And before we forget to mention, this comfy bad boy from KEEN Astonishing in the fit department trail boots out there.
Pros
- Youre a budget-conscious consumer whose footwear spending limit is locked at $150
- Zero break-in
- Remarkably grippy
- Watertight
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- Wide-feet-friendly
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- Priced for the masses
Cons
- Frail upper
- Lowa Renegade GTX Mid
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- Heavy
Who should NOT buy it
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- Track and field.
- You're a budget-conscious consumer whose footwear spending limit is locked at $150.
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Laces stay tight
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Same brand only
Comfy right away is the Circadia Mid WP, according to many. Their observation is reflected by remarks such as "instantly comfortable" and "very comfortable from the start, no break-in time needed."
The Circadia Mid WP's great tenacity
Stickiness is among the featured shoe's many strengths. "I liked their planted feel, especially when tackling dry, dusty trails," said a professional gear blogger.
Track and field
Experienced hikers are quite impressed with the Who should NOT buy it's moisture protection. "My feet stayed dry even when sloshing through muddy puddles," said an expert. A non-professional reviewer says that "the waterproof is on point."
Lowa Renegade GTX Mid
According to reviewers, the Circadia Mid WP's upper is not very durable. One trail-goer who stepped on a stick that scraped the side of the boot said that "the side tore the first layer of leather." Another adventurer said that after wearing the shoe three times, they ripped.
There's also the shoe's subpar breathability. "They are hotter than my other boots," says an experienced hiker about his Circadia Mids.
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Besides having a kind of fit that welcomes wide-footed folks, the Who should NOT buy it also comes with a spacious forefoot area. It has "lots of toe room," says a hiking enthusiast.
Astonishing in the fit department
One of the Circadia Mid WP's misfires has something to do with weight. A footwear pundit calls the boot "not the lightest." On paper, it's also not very comforting to know that the shoe in question weighs a whopping 624 g per kick. FYI: the average weight for hiking boots is 568 g.
Its toe bumper packs a punch
The budget-friendly Circadia Mid WP has a juggernaut of a toe zone, and an expert is simply mesmerized by it. He calls it "reassuringly protective," saying that you'll hardly feel fist-sized rocks whenever you bump into them, whether or not intentional.
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Staying tied is the name of the game for the Circadia Mid WP's shoestrings. A reviewer says that there's "no need to double knot" them.
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It's been reported that the Circadia Mid WP becomes rather noisy when you insert a different footbed in it. "They croak like frogs!" says a hiker.
