Keen's 'First True Three-Season Boot'

Hybrid footwear specialist Keen may have started off with sandals, but this autumn 2008, it's launching what it says is its first true three-season boot, the Keen Oregon PCT.


Named after the Pacific Crest Trail, it's a high tech boot with a raft of features. Uppers are a mix of leather and mesh with high abrasion synthetic underlays with water kept out by Keen's own KEEN DRY™ waterproof and breathable membrane.

There's a claimed eco-friendly cork/EVA heel cushioning insert to soak up the impacts, full length TPU stability plate, forefoot tension bars and speed-lacing hooks for rapid tensioning and adjustment. Down below a dual-density mid-sole does cushioning duties and a non-marking carbon rubber outsole with 4mm multi-directional traction lugs does the grip thing.

The looks are individual with Keen's trademark big old toe bumper present and correct and one big plus for some Brits is that the brand has very generous forefoot width and volume, so if you generally struggle to find boots wide enough, the brand is definitely worth a look.

The Keen Oregon PCT is available in both men's and women's versions and sells for £120 RRP. More information and sotckist details at www.keeneurope.eu.