Eco-Impact

Over the last couple of years here at Outdoors Magic, we’ve all definitely noticed a big stepping up of Keen’s efforts to lower their environmental impact. There’s still plenty of work to do, but at least they’re doing something. In the case of this boot, they’ve made sure that no PFCs are used as part of its water repellency and with the anti-odour treatment on the inside, that all works by naturally breaking down odour in sweat without the use of heavy metals or hazardous chemicals.

Conclusion

For anyone who’s looking for a boot for light hikes during the summer, this, we’d say, would be a good option to bank on. It’s light, it doesn’t run too hot, it’s cushioned and it gives just enough grip while still retaining a casual look. As we mentioned at the start of this review, it’s not radically different to the original. There might be a tiny bit more grip but it’s mainly the style that’s changed. Fortunately, however, that’s not reflected in the price as the old and new are both level with each other (at the time of writing).

Like the original Terradora, the Terradora II also comes as a shoe if you want something slightly more casual.

Trade Secrets

Selim Say, Product Manager, KEEN EMEA

“Feet are sort of our thing. KEEN really care about them. And since each foot is a little different, after over 15 years of making great outdoor shoes we know the importance of finding a pair of boots that feels good day in and day out, which is exactly how the Terradora II collection came to be. Women’s hiking boots are often built for men, and sized for women. So we thought, let’s create a killer pair of hiking boots specifically for women’s feet. We started with a women’s specific last for a more contoured shape, added in a low-density EVA midsole that caters to the female foot, and finished it off with a super comfortable athletic-shoe type feel. Plus we included loads of features for trail performance like grippy multi-directional lugs, comfy arch support, and notches at the heels to alleviate pressure on the Achilles tendon – these were all carefully adapted to the specific needs and anatomy of the female foot.

“We are super proud that the Terradora is now also more sustainable than ever.”

“The second series of the Terradora II sisterhood launched in Spring 2020 and the new collection very much embodies KEEN’s consciously created approach by committing to choose materials that favour sustainability, do not disrupt the natural order and do not harmfully impact the environment. We are super proud that the Terradora is now also more sustainable than ever.”