{"id":6724,"date":"2023-08-21T22:02:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6724"},"modified":"2023-08-21T22:02:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:02:25","slug":"keen-zionic-hiking-shoes-an-honest-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6724","title":{"rendered":"Keen Zionic Hiking Shoes: An Honest Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hiking-for-beginners\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hiking-for-beginners\/\">getting ready for a hike,<\/a> you\u2019ve got a decision to make: Do you lace up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-hiking-boots-women\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-hiking-boots-women\/\">traditional hiking boot<\/a> that will keep your feet and ankles safe and supported? Or, do you don something less clunky and cumbersome, even though it may not offer the same amount of protection?<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I\u2019ve always opted for the latter. As a trail runner, I much prefer feeling fast and light on my feet, and typically wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-choose-trail-running-shoes\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-choose-trail-running-shoes\/\">trail running shoes<\/a> even when I\u2019m going at hiking pace. I\u2019m not the only one: Last year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-boots-thru-hiking\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-boots-thru-hiking\/\">Well+Good interviewed thru-hiker Zo\u00eb Rogers<\/a>, who traversed the entire 2653-mile Pacific Crest Trail, and one week into her trek, decided to ditch her hiking boots for a pair of trail runners.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The iconic hiking brand <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fawinmid%3D29119%26awinaffid%3D1097075%26campaign%3D%26clickref%3DSTMSSY-1067247%26ued%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.keenfootwear.com%252F%26platform%3Dpl&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fkeen-zionic-hiking-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.keenfootwear.com\/\">Keen<\/a> has also noticed that a number of the younger hikers who have taken to the trails since the pandemic often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hiking-in-sneakers\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hiking-in-sneakers\/\">sport sneakers<\/a> not designed for outdoor terrain. So the company decided to design a hiking shoe that was more athletic and agile than traditional models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Keen%2C+Zionic+Waterproof+Hiking+Shoe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KEEN-Womens-Zionic-Waterproof-Terrain\/dp\/B0BPW8ZBTM\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KEEN-Womens-Zionic-Waterproof-Terrain\/dp\/B0BPW8ZBTM\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Keen-Zioninc-Waterproof-Hiking-Shoe_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FKEEN-Womens-Zionic-Waterproof-Terrain%2Fdp%2FB0BPW8ZBTM%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11411-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fkeen-zionic-hiking-shoes%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fkeen-zionic-hiking-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Keen%2C+Zionic+Waterproof+Hiking+Shoe\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KEEN-Womens-Zionic-Waterproof-Terrain\/dp\/B0BPW8ZBTM\"> <\/p>\n<p>Keen, Zionic Waterproof Hiking Shoe \u2014 $160.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Available sizes:<\/strong> 5-12, in half sizes<br \/><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 10.58 ounces (300 grams)<br \/><strong>Colors:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>Light and nimble <\/li>\n<li>Plenty of cushioning and padding <\/li>\n<li>Excellent waterproofing <\/li>\n<li>Top-notch traction <\/li>\n<li>Firm support to keep your ankle stable <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t have much bounce if you\u2019re looking to speed up to a running pace <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I was intrigued. Since I\u2019m carting my one-year-old daughter around with me on the trails these days, I&#8217;ve become more cautious about what I\u2019m wearing on my feet (I really don\u2019t want to slip or roll an ankle while she\u2019s on my back). The Zionic hikers seemed like they might offer the exact kind of nimble but supportive shoe I was looking for. Here&#8217;s how they held up to the test.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/keen-zionic-hiking-shoes\/\" current-title=\"These Comfy Hiking Shoes Make Me Feel Super Stable on the Trails Without Weighing Me Down\" current-image=\"KEEN_Zionic_Final-9-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-21\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/keen-zionic-hiking-shoes\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/keen-zionic-hiking-shoes\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/keen-zionic-hiking-shoes\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What the Keen Zionic Waterproof Hiking Shoes feel like to wear<\/h2>\n<p>The Zionic collection includes two low-profile options: the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FKEEN-Womens-Zionic-Breathable-Terrain%2Fdp%2FB0BPVJ6Z2Q%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11411-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fkeen-zionic-hiking-shoes%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fkeen-zionic-hiking-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KEEN-Womens-Zionic-Breathable-Terrain\/dp\/B0BPVJ6Z2Q\">Zionic Speed Hiking Shoe<\/a> ($145) for a breathable fit in dry climates and a water-resistant version, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KEEN-Womens-Zionic-Waterproof-Terrain\/dp\/B0BPW8ZBTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KEEN-Womens-Zionic-Waterproof-Terrain\/dp\/B0BPW8ZBTM\">Zionic Waterproof Hiking Shoe<\/a> ($160), for those of us who hike in muddier areas. I laced up a pair of the Zionic Waterproof hikers and strapped my daughter on for a few miles through some off-leash trails with my husband and our dog. Most of the ground was packed dirt, with a few rockier areas, some wooden bridges, a bit of elevation to climb, and a pond that we spent far too long throwing sticks into for the dog to fetch.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1102171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1102171\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1102171 size-full js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-10-at-11.05.34-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1102171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo: Author<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Once on the trail, I immediately noticed that I felt much freer as I hiked in my Zionics than if I were wearing classic hiking boots. With a lightweight foam midsole plus a full-length stability plate, these sneakers are easy to walk in, with plenty of cushion and responsiveness in each step. There\u2019s also a good deal of padding around the heel and ankle, so even though the heel counter is stiff, it doesn\u2019t cut into my skin or blister. And weighing just over 10.5 ounces (or 300 grams), they don\u2019t feel like I&#8217;ve got extra weights strapped to the ends of my legs, either.<\/p>\n<p>The traction on the outsole provide as much grip as I could want; even when climbing downhill on some rocks, my footing felt secure. A major win for me while baby-wearing.<\/p>\n<p>I also stuck my feet in some water to see how well the waterproofing held up and was impressed by the results; even with the tongue completely soaked, my feet stayed dry.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1102177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1102177\" style=\"width: 1512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1102177 size-full js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"2016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_8833_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1102177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo: Author<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How the Keen Zionic shoes compare to trail runners<\/h2>\n<p>Keen markets the Zionic line as their \u201cfastest, lightest\u201d hikers, and pictures on the site show people running. This made me wonder: What is really the difference between this kind of lightweight hiking shoe and a trail running shoe? And what&#8217;s the benefit of grabbing a pair of Zionics rather than something meant for running?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA trail running shoe is going to be a little bit lighter, a little bit softer in the sole. A hiking shoe is going to be a little stiffer, maybe a little heavier, a little more solid construction,\u201d says podiatrist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockymountainfootandanklecenter.com\/provider\/brett-d-sachs-dpm-facfas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.rockymountainfootandanklecenter.com\/provider\/brett-d-sachs-dpm-facfas\">Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS,<\/a> of Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center in Colorado. A trail running shoe will also offer more high-impact absorption than a hiking shoe, since hiking is a more low-impact activity that doesn\u2019t need as much of that cushion, adds podiatric surgeon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunshineankleandfoot.com\/about-9-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.sunshineankleandfoot.com\/about-9-1\">Timothy Miller, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM<\/a>, who practices at Sunshine Ankle and Foot Experts in Florida and is a spokesperson for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.apma.org\/\">American Podiatric Medical Association.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I own a handful of trail running shoes and, when comparing them to my Zionics, can see that the sole of the Zionic is wider and firmer than any of the other models, with more curvature up around the edges of the insole for increased stability, more padding around the heel and in the tongue, and stiffer material in the heel counter for extra support. My heaviest pair of trail runners (which are, admittedly, known for being on the heavier side) weigh nearly the same as the Zionic: 297 grams to the Zionic&#8217;s 304 grams, according to my kitchen scale.<\/p>\n<p>I even put the Zionic on my left foot, and my favorite trail runners\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsaucony.prf.hn%2Fclick%2Fcamref%3A1100lvE4c%2Fpubref%3ASTMSSY-1102123%2Fdestination%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.saucony.com%2Fen%2Fperegrine-13%2F54209W.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fkeen-zionic-hiking-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.saucony.com\/en\/peregrine-13\/54209W.html\">Saucony Peregrine<\/a>\u2014on my right foot, to see how they compare to wear. Jogging and jumping around on bricks, stone, and dirt in my yard, the two shoes seemed to have similar amounts of cushion, though the Zionics were stiffer, had less bounce to them, and offered more motion control. While I could easily swivel my ankle back and forth in the Peregrines, the Zionics really kept my ankle in place, even without a high top.<\/p>\n<h2>What about the Zionic hiking boot?<\/h2>\n<p>If that high top <em>is<\/em> what you\u2019re after, the Keen Zionic collection also offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FKEEN-Womens-Zionic-Waterproof-Terrain%2Fdp%2FB0BPVWSFBX%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11411-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fkeen-zionic-hiking-shoes%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fkeen-zionic-hiking-shoes%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KEEN-Womens-Zionic-Waterproof-Terrain\/dp\/B0BPVWSFBX\">Zionic Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot<\/a> ($170), in which the laces come up over your ankle for more support.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure whether to go with a traditional boot or a low-top sneaker? \u201cIf you&#8217;re going to be hiking in an area where you know the terrain is not very rocky and you&#8217;re not going to be stepping on a lot of uneven ground, then absolutely, you can wear low hiking shoes,\u201d says Dr. Miller. \u201cIt&#8217;s when that instability occurs, with rocks or logs or branches on the ground, when a lot of ankle sprains and tendon injuries can occur. The higher top [hiking boots] will support the ankle to help reduce the chances of those injuries happening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hiking boots can also decrease your risk of chronic injuries, too. Dr. Miller explains if the heel sways side to side too much when you\u2019re hiking, the subtalar joint that connects to the ankle will get overly stressed, \u201cand that stress will actually trickle down through the arch to the toes, so it can cause overuse injuries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But just like the thru-hiker Zo\u00eb Rogers, not all of us enjoy a boot, even on challenging terrain. \u201cWhat I suggest to my patients is, just because it&#8217;s stiffer and more supportive doesn&#8217;t necessarily make it the right shoe for you,\u201d says Dr. Sachs. His advice? Try out multiple styles and see what your feet like best. \u201cBecause there&#8217;s nothing worse than an ill-fitting hiking shoe; that would just make your day pretty unhappy.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. 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