I got obsessed with camping a while ago. Every holiday, I go out for two days and two nights of camping. Usually there are more or less hiking trails next to the campsite, so I make an appointment with my friends. I just did some hiking activities near the camp to kill time and exercise. However, before I wore more casual shoes, I always felt that the soles of my feet were oily when going up and downhill. I was always worried that one foot would slip if it was not firmly planted. Looking at my friends Why do I always climb mountains and walk quickly? Although my physical strength is not as good as others, I still know the feeling of instability best.
KEEN MARSHALL WP has an anti-slip bottom design and a wide last design, making it safe and stable for mountaineering and quite comfortable for general leisure.
Later, I went online to find several styles that were both casual and mountaineering, and finally I chose this pair of KEEN MARSHALL WP hiking shoes. First of all, in terms of appearance, I still prefer low-key and calm colors. KEEN MARSHALL WP is in The color scheme is very attractive to me. The large area of ??plain color base plus some bright color embellishments on the sole and sides keep the overall look low-key but not monotonous. However, the color matching part is more subjective.
The waterproof tongue is located at about the second copper buckle, which is about the same height as the ankle opening, so that it will not be afraid of harsh tests when climbing.
The functional design of this shoe inherits many features of KEEN shoes, including KEEN’s patented toe protection function (KEEN.PROTECT) and KEEN waterproof technology (KEEN.DRY). First of all, let’s take a look at the design of the entire pair of shoes. Basically, I personally feel that the MARSHALL WP prefers a wider last design, so it is quite suitable for someone like me who has fatter and wider feet. It is quite comfortable to wear, and the concave soles The groove design has excellent drainage, and there is a claw groove design on the side. The slippery feeling of some previous mountaineering has been significantly improved, and the feeling may be because this shoe uses KEEN.PROTECT technology, so there is some feeling of sole reaction. It is relatively hard-tuned, but it is also partly responsible for toe protection. Hard-tuned soles can also provide a more comfortable feeling for some hiking trails.
The tips of the shoes use KEEN.PROTECT toe protection technology to prevent accidental injuries such as toes kicking on sharp stones.
The bottom feeling of KEEN MARSHALL WP is relatively hard, and it can provide sufficient protection if you are not climbing a well-constructed trail.
As a pair of hiking shoes, in addition to good grip performance, another important point is the test of waterproofing and breathability. MARSHALL WP uses KEEN’s KEEN.DRY material design. The entire pair of shoes is about The waterproof ability of about 6cm high (waterproof height inside the tongue) is enough to protect against water resistance when climbing and stepping into puddles. Speaking of waterproof and breathable, I can't help but think of a pair of non-waterproof casual shoes I wore last year, but I had to climb a long way. Unexpectedly, because the shoes absorb water, the ice on my feet melted due to body temperature and made my shoes wet, so the more I climbed, the more uncomfortable I became. So I also learned that a good pair of hiking shoes should not only be easy to wear and non-slip, but also waterproof. Degree is also important.
KEEN MARSHALL WP adopts plain colors and is decorated with some lively colors, which is low-key, calm and with some personality.
There are shallow groove claws on the sides of the soles to provide sufficient grip. Although I rarely climb jungle trails, I have a clear experience with ordinary stone steps, especially downhill sections.
But when it comes to waterproofing, choose the KEEN MARSHALL WP equipped with KEEN.DRY. Since the breathable technical fabric can provide waterproofing, you don’t have to worry about getting the inside of your shoes wet when it rains for casual use on weekdays. It is a pair of hiking shoes that can be used in all aspects.
KEEN.DRY's breathable waterproof layer can provide excellent waterproof capabilities. Even in bad weather after rain, the shoes can still stay comfortable and dry, and the hot air in the shoes can also be ventilated.
This picture shows that KEEN.PROTECT provides more complete toe protection, and KEEN.DRY can also provide sufficient waterproofing capabilities.