CLOSURE: Speed hooks allow for easy lace adjustment and improves your ability to easily get the footwear on/off. Something that did raise, however, was the abundance of stitching that we did wonder could be prone to coming apart in high wear areas. One is using responsibly sourced leather – all the leather Keen uses is Leather Working Group certified, which ensures things such as a cleaner tanning process and a more transparent supply chain. Our only other negatives are that, inevitably, the mostly leather construction of these boots means they feel a little heavier and warmer than fabric alternatives, especially in high summer.

Online Exclusive items cannot be delivered to the Channel Islands, Isle of man or the Isle of Wight. The boots have performance mesh addition to further provide your feet with a cosy layer of fresh, constant airflow, working to prevent you from overheating and ruining your hike. Humphries Shoes can accept no liability for any change in the appearance, texture, quality or comfort of any product once shoe care has been applied.Keen has introduced a number of lightweight, trainer-style boots in recent years, but the Circadia Waterproof Boot looks more like its established best sellers. It provided us with all day comfort by letting the toes splay and allowing ample room for the foot to naturally swell on a hike.

Completing the upper is a speed-lace webbing system, with a top collar hook, providing you with a comfortable snug fit, and ensuring your feet remain locked in.

They proved instantly comfortable straight out of the box, with an accommodating fit that is great for broad or high-volume feet.