Explore’s Outdoor Gear Pick of the Week: KEEN NXIS EVO Waterproof

June 10, 2022

“No terrain is the same”

KEEN’s lightweight, fast NXIS—pronounced “Nex-is”—stands for “no terrain is the same.” NXIS combines all the stability and comfort of the brand’s legendary, multi-award-winning hiker, the Targhee, with the flexibility, lightness and support of a trail runner. Whether you begin your adventure on asphalt and move to dirt or explore city streets before playing a round of disc golf, NXIS is a multi-functional shoe that goes with you. With unparalleled comfort, it holds your heel firmly in place while giving your toes space to stretch out. These shoes are light, fast, stable, and they can handle any terrain.

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Most importantly for hikers, the all-terrain tread has deep lugs that offer extra grip and traction on any trail surface. So, if you are trekking across gnarly roots or slippery bridges, you can trust your footing. In true KEEN fashion, toe protection is a must-have. In these shoes, you will move fast with confidence and not with stubbed sore toes, thanks to the split toe cap. KEEN’s NXIS are breathable with lightweight mesh, but the classic KEEN.DRY waterproof membrane keeps the water out.

Out in the backcountry, you can wear your new NXIS splashing through puddles, hopping across boulder fields or sliding through scree. We also like the sneaker-like “look” of this boot. Hang out in them—sipping a well-earned post-hike craft beer or while grilling up dinner at the campsite—without looking like you forgot to change out of your hiking boots.

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