text: I have bought many Keen shoes and sandals over the years.  Keen seems to make some wonderful items and some items that are only good for a doggie chew toy.  These boots fall into the doggie chew toy.  The tongue is bulky and uncomfortable.  There is only a partial gusset of the tongue, and when that stops, the remainder is very narrow.  Still bulky, but narrow.  If anyone remembers back in the early 90's when Columbia made a hiking boot that the tongue pillowed out and displaced the laces, this boot does the exact same thing.  If you have a narrow foot, the bulk of the tongue will never allow you to comfortably and securely tie these boots.  If you have a wide foot, the partial gusset (and then narrowing) of the tongue will leave your socks exposed.  If you expect waterproof, they are only waterproof up to the second eyelet.  Due to the tongue design, you will collect a lot of rocks and other debris in the boot.  If you are looking for a cool, city walking shoe then buy a pair of insoles that will provide arch support and these boots will work for you.  If you want a pair of functional hiking boots, you need to keep shopping, because these are not it.