Nuestra conclusión

Si estás buscando unas sandalias con las protecciones de las zapatillas de senderismo, las KEEN Targhee III Sandal son una opción ideal que está entre una cosa y la otra. Se trata de una versión simplificada de las Targhee III Waterproof shoe, y la verdad es que estamos encantados con la calidad y características que han heredado. Su protección para los dedos y su suela duradera hacen que estas sandalias estén un poco mejor equipadas para las aventuras al aire libre, dejando que pasemos de la orilla del río a algunos caminos cuidados por el bosque. Eso sí, no las recomendaríamos ni para hacer rutas largas ni para enfrentarse a terrenos más exigentes.

Pros

  • Te dejan sentir el suelo y te protegen contra los impactos
  • Ajuste muy espacioso (ideales para pies anchos)
  • Cuero de primera calidad de una curtiduría sostenible
  • Suela exterior con mucho agarre
  • Suela de caucho duradera
  • Protección en la zona de los dedos
  • Muy flexibles
  • Fáciles de poner y ajustar
  • Elementos reflectantes

Contras

  • No tienen ni la amortiguación ni la sujeción de las Targhee III
  • No son aptas para pies estrechos
  • Las puntadas de los ojetes se deshacen después de algunos usos

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Who should buy

The Targhee III Sandal is right up your alley if:

  • you want versatile summer-ready footwear for the town, coast, and some light trails
  • you need the added toe protection from rocks and debris
  • you prefer leather sandals to synthetic options
  • you have wide feet or enjoy having more room for toe splay

KEEN Targhee III Sandal review

Who should NOT buy

The name suggests that the Targhee III Sandal is just a convertible version of KEEN's hiking shoe of the same name. However, we found that it is more trimmed down than it seems.

Aside from the revamped upper, the sandal also features a thinner and, consequently, less protective and supportive sole. So if you need a sandal for longer hiking endeavors with a backpack, you may find the KEEN Newport H2 more suitable.

The HOKA Hopara 2 is another option to consider if you enjoy cushy and chunky platforms.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal lab test

Amortiguación

Altura de la suela en la zona del talón

It's important to clarify that the Targhee III Sandal is not built on the exact same platform as the Targhee shoe. Both the product description and our measurements confirm that the sandal's sole is thinner.

With a caliper reading of 23.8 mm, its heel stack came close to the stated 25 mm. This makes the Targhee III Sandal feel more grounded so don't expect to be completely isolated from the roots, rocks, and other trail debris.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Heel stack
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 23.8 mm
Media 25.9 mm
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
15.9 mm
Altura de la suela en la zona del talón
30.9 mm

Altura de la suela en el antepié

The ground feel is even more evident in the sandal's forefoot area where our caliper recorded only 15.1 mm of thickness.

While a thinner sole makes the Targhee more flexible and maneuverable on uneven terrain, it backfires in less shock absorption for the ball of the foot and the toe joints.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Forefoot stack
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 15.1 mm
Media 18.1 mm
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
12.9 mm
Altura de la suela en el antepié
23.0 mm

Drop

Our measurements returned a regular heel-to-toe drop of 8.7 mm which is also true to the brand's claimed 9 mm.

This offset makes the Targhee sandal feel more like a hiking shoe where the heel is slightly raised above the toes taking some pressure off the feet, Achilles, and calves.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Drop
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 8.7 mm
Media 7.8 mm
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
2.1 mm
Drop
11.9 mm

Suavidad de la mediasuela

The Targhee III's platform is made of two layers - a firmer EVA midsole at the bottom (the carrier) and a softer foam insole at the top (right below the foot).

Together, the two create a very balanced underfoot experience where comfort and cushioning don't come at the cost of support and protection.

Pressing a Shore A durometer against the primary EVA, we got a high reading of 34.5 HA. This confirms the firm and dense nature of this bottom compound.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Midsole softness
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 34.5 HA
Media 27.3 HA
Utilizamos la media de cuatro pruebas. La foto muestra una de esas pruebas.
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
18.9 HA
Suavidad de la mediasuela (de blanda a firme)
35.1 HA

Suavidad de la espuma secundaria

The Targhee III's foam insole is rather thick and takes up nearly half of the platform but that's where the soft goodness comes from.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal foam insole thickness

Tallaje y ajuste

Talla

KEEN Targhee III Sandal tallan bien (77 votos).

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En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
½ talla más pequeñas
Tallan un poquito pequeño
Tallan bien
Tallan un poquito grande
½ talla más grandes

Anchura / Ajuste

Just like the Targhee III shoe, the sandal is built with KEEN's Original fit which offers a much roomier fit and a ton of space around the toes. It is notably wider and has a more rounded shape than the brand's Contoured fit (used in the KEEN Uneek).

It is a very accommodating design that can fit various foot shapes.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal fit

Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal

Closure

An Easy-On Bungee Cinch helps to regulate the fit in a matter of seconds.

Heel

The bungee lacing also connects to the sandal's Contoured Heel Lock. This allows to tighten up the fit around the ankle along with the rest of the sandal.

A flexible leather patch covers the back of the foot to keep it safely locked in. 

Tracción / Agarre

Diseño de la suela exterior

Nuevo

We are happy to see that the Targhee III Sandal carries over the shoe's ALL-TERRAIN outsole. We found this high-friction rubber to be very effective on a variety of surfaces including wet boulders, moss-covered logs, and moderate mud.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Outsole design

Estabilidad

Prueba de estabilidad lateral

The very nature of hiking sandals doesn't allow them to be as stable and supportive as hiking shoes or boots. And even though the Targhee III Sandal pulls many cues from its shoe and boot counterparts, its lateral stability is quite limited.

But, luckily, KEEN found a way to provide more support in its Newport H2 sandal. Having a lot more rigidity through the midfoot, it keeps the foot more aligned and stable. It is a better option for someone with moderate-to-severe overpronation.

Rigidez torsional

Despite its burly appearance, the KEEN Targhee III has no torsional rigidity whatsoever!

We were able to twist the sandal quite effortlessly with our bare hands which instantly earned it the lowest stiffness score of 1/5.

The Newport H2, on the other hand, proved to be significantly stiffer.

Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 1
Media 2.6
En comparación con 9 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
1
Rigidez torsional
5

Anchura de la mediasuela - antepié

We found the Targhee's midsole dimensions to be the same as in its shoe sibling but, surprisingly, they are a bit narrower than the average of sandals.

The widest part of its forefoot clocked in at 114.0 mm which is about 5 mm narrower than average and 7(!) mm narrower than in the Newport H2. And yet, we never felt like we were lacking platform width in this pretty broad sandal anyway.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Midsole width - forefoot
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 114.0 mm
Media 118.9 mm
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
112.6 mm
Anchura de la mediasuela - antepié
125.1 mm

Anchura de la mediasuela - talón

The sandal's heel width turned out to be on par with the other options and the category average, measuring 89.2 mm at its widest point.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Midsole width - heel
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 89.2 mm
Media 91.1 mm
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
81.6 mm
Anchura de la mediasuela - talón
100.5 mm

Flexibilidad / Rigidez

Nuevo

We were utterly surprised to find that the KEEN Targhee III turned out to be just as pliable as the KEEN Uneek!

Its stout upper and sole didn't mind bending in the forefoot and required as little as 4.5N to flex by 30 degrees. On foot, this translated into very easy and natural toe-offs as the Targhee didn't hinder the movement at all. But, granted, it was not as protective as the bulkier sandals.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Flexibility / Stiffness
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 4.5N
Media 9.0N
En comparación con 7 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
4.5N
Flexibilidad <> Rigidez
14.8N

Peso

Our scale confirmed that the actual weight of this KEEN sandal is lower than the perceived one. At 11.3 oz (319g), it sits between thin-soled Tevas and max-cushioned HOKAs.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Weight
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 11.3 oz (319g)
Media 11.1 oz (316g)
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
6.3 oz (179g)
Peso
14.6 oz (414g)

Durabilidad

Durabilidad de la suela

To test the sandal's outsole longevity, we exposed it to the harsh conditions of our Dremel test.

Applying consistent pressure (2N) to the same spot, we drilled the rubber with sandpaper at a very high Dremel speed of 10K RPM. With a moderate dent of 1.0 mm, the compound proved to be just as sturdy as the one on the Targhee III hiking shoe.

The test also confirmed that the Targhee is better equipped for outdoor wear and tear than most other hiking sandals.

Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 1.0 mm
Media 1.6 mm
En comparación con 9 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Desgaste de la suela
2.0 mm

Grosor de la suela

The sandal packs a more generous slab of rubber too. Measuring its thickness without lugs, our caliper returned an above-average reading of 3.4 mm.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Outsole thickness
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 3.4 mm
Media 2.6 mm
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Grosor de la suela
3.6 mm

Toe bumper

The Targhee's outsole rubber also extends up front to form the brand's signature PROTECT toe bumper. This burly design allowed us to bulldoze through roots and rocks confidently and pain-free.

But if your outdoor adventures don't require this much protection, you can also opt for the sandal's open-toe version.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal toe protection

Varios

Profundidad del dibujo de la suela

Inheriting its outsole from a hiking shoe, we measured the Targhee III's lug depth at 3.3 mm.

While it's not enough to recommend this KEEN sandal for any technical or muddy terrain, at least it's not as smooth as most other hiking sandals we've tested.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Lug depth
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 3.3 mm
Media 2.9 mm
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Profundidad del dibujo de la suela
4.1 mm

Precio

The KEEN Targhee III is more expensive than many other sandals, but it is comparable in price to similar models like the KEEN Newport H2 and the HOKA Hopara 2. This price is justified by its sturdy design, which features a hiking shoe platform, and the use of high-quality leather overlays.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Price
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal $140
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
€40
Precio
€160

Elementos reflectantes

The Targhee III provides some visibility in low-light conditions thanks to the reflective webbings in its strings.

Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal

Upper material thickness

With a mix of leather and textile lining, the upper portion of the Targhee turned out to be slightly thicker than the average. Our caliper recorded 5.8 mm of material thickness on top of the instep.

The added material enhances foot protection and buffers the pressure from the lace lock.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Tongue padding
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal 5.8 mm
Media 4.3 mm
En comparación con 11 sandalias de senderismo
Número de zapatillas
1.5 mm
Acolchado de la lengüeta
8.2 mm

Tirador del talón

KEEN Targhee III Sandal front loop

Webbed finger loops on both the rearfoot and the forefoot panels come in handy when slipping into the sandal.

KEEN Targhee III Sandal Heel tab
Resultados de las pruebas
Targhee III Sandal Tirador circular

Leather

The Targhee III uses premium leather which is, in fact, an environmentally preferred type of leather. Certified by LWG (Leather Working Group), it implies that the tannery has implemented programs for more efficient energy and water use.