text: I own five pairs of Keen shoes so it's fair to say I'm a fan of the brand.  Four of my pairs are Targhee IIs, which is probably the most well-known Keen, so comparing the Koven to the Targhee II would probably help most of the folks familiar with the brand.  But first, be forewarned about the Koven:  It does NOT fit like your standard Keen.<br /><br />Size:  The Koven is at least a half size smaller than the same size in the Targhee II.  I normally wear size 10.5, but in Keen is need a size 11.  I own the Targhee II in mid and low, in 11D and 11E (standard width and wide), and with the Koven I needed an 11.5E.  Still, the Koven in 11.5E fits slightly more narrow than the Targhee II in 11D.<br /><br />The Koven is a slightly lighter weight hiker than the Targhee II.  It is NOT waterproof (no &#34;Keen Dry&#34;) so it definitely breathes better.  I actually bought this instead of the Merrell Moab Ventilator as I wanted a low-cut ventilated shoe to use at work.  That's not to say, however, that the WP versions are particularly hot--I use the Targhee II here in Honolulu, where it was 91 degrees today with a RH of 80%, and my Targhee II Mid hikers felt fine.  The Koven's breathability, however, is appreciated.<br /><br />The Koven, while still cushioned, has a much thinner/lighter feeling sole than the Targhee II, which definitely has more &#34;substance&#34; to it when your heel strikes the ground.  The Targhee just feels tougher.  I haven't worn the Koven for a full shift yet but I can tell now that while decent, it won't be as comfortable or confidence-inspiring as my Targhee.<br /><br />Also, and this is just my opinion, but the Koven isn't as attractive in person as it is in online pictures.  I definitely prefer the look of my Targhees.<br /><br />Overall, there's nothing bad about this shoe; my problem is that, unlike my other Keens, there's also nothing spectacular about it.  If I had paid full price for it I'd probably return it, but I got it during the awesome 30% off Amazon sale, and that was 30% off the already discounted Amazon price.  I paid $60 for this, so I cannot complain.  I'll probably just wear them out at work and I don't see myself ordering another pair.<br /><br />The only reason I ordered these instead of the Merrell Moab Ventilator, particularly considering the semi-critical reviews of the Koven here on Amazon, was the price.  The Merrell is $10 more on Amazon than at Sports Authority ($89.99 locally) but SA doesn't have the wide version; Amazon had the Koven for $60 with discounts.  Truth be told, the Merrell and it's Vibram sole is probably superior the Koven, so I'll probably just end up ordering it and alternating pairs throughout the week--that, or using the Koven for chores where I don't want to scuff/dirty my Targhees or Moab.<br /><br />Hope this helps those on the fence with this shoe.