Last Updated: May 30, 2022
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Keen Durand Polar Boots Review – Warm & Outdoor Ready?

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Keen Durand Polar Boots

The Keen Durand Polar is a hiking boot ready for winter. With a warm inner lining, Keen's own sole and waterproof membrane, they will serve you well in cold winter months. View Latest Deal

The Keen Durand Polar is a hiking boot ready for winter. It has an excellent grip, a waterproof membrane, and 400g of insulation to help keep your foot warm while outside in winter.

It is not the prettiest of boots, so won’t suit anyone looking for a fashion statement. But for those looking for a winter hiking or snowshoeing partner, or just a boot if you live outdoors in cold snowy areas.

Pros

  • Strong winter hiking boots
  • Warm and dry with Keen's custom tech
  • Good grip in most conditions

Cons

  • Not as high as some dedicated snow boots
  • Difficult to get on/off with laces
  • Runs small (order one size up)

Product Information

  • Weight: 3 lb 3 oz
  • Insulation: 400g Keen Warm
  • Upper: Leather and textile upper
  • Waterproofing: KEEN.Dry® waterproof breathable membrane
  • Height: 7.5 inches from arch
  • Colors: Black

Warm & Waterproof

Like Columbia, Keen have developed their own insulation and waterproofing membrane (keeps water out but lets sweat through) to help keep you warm and dry in winter.

The 400g bamboo-based insulation is a good start, but Keen has also added a custom footbed with a wool-lining and reflective thermal layer in between to help warm the foot from below (where the cold is :>).

From all reviews I have read online, they seem to have done an excellent job at both.

The only weakness I can see with this boot is that it is only 7.5 inches from the arch, so there is a chance of snow in your boots. Especially if you hike or snowshoe in deep snow areas.

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