Keen Gorge Boots?

[TonkSnatcher]

Has anyone used these in a canyon yet? They were made for kayaking but look pretty sturdy and have the neoprene for warmth.

Keen makes a pretty good boot but wanted some input if anyone has used them.

http://www.amazon.com/Keen-Mens-Gorge-Paddlesports-Boot/dp/B003Z4KGKM

http://www.coloradokayak.com/Gorge-Boot-Keen-image.jpg

[Iceaxe]

It's sticky rubber that is the beginning of a good canyoneering shoe, not warmth.

I would be amazed if a paddling shoe manufacturer spent the money to incorperate sticky rubber.

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[ratagonia]

Has anyone used these in a canyon yet? They were made for kayaking but look pretty sturdy and have the neoprene for warmth.

Keen makes a pretty good boot but wanted some input if anyone has used them.

http://www.amazon.com/Keen-Mens-Gorge-Paddlesports-Boot/dp/B003Z4KGKM

http://www.coloradokayak.com/Gorge-Boot-Keen-image.jpg

I disagree with Ice on one point, but...

Sticky rubber it might have, being that walking on slipper rocks carrying a kayak is challenging in a way that sticky rubber helps. However, the full description at Keen:

http://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/product/shoes/men/waterfront/gorge%20boot/forest%20night!rust#

mentions "non-marking rubber" and the word sticky is not to be found. So, it does not.

Sounds like a good shoe for its intended purpose. But not for canyoneering.

Tom

[TonkSnatcher]

I appreciate the input. I can get a pair for pretty cheap so I might give them a shot and report back. It does mention the non-marking rubber but in the description it says it will grip the most slippery surfaces. Who knows?

"The Gorge Boot is for anyone looking to keep cold out and comfort in. The 3mm neoprene keeps feet warm in the river (or any soggy place), the two strap system is easy to adjust even with frigid fingers, and the high traction outsole grips the most slippery surfaces. "