Gear Review: Keen Newport Trail and Growler Boots | by Ryan Alford |
Last season, I had a chance to test the Keen Targhee II and the Ochoco â very impressed. This year I get to test the Newport Trail and Growler. Although these are more like boots rather than trail running shoes, I fell in love all over again. The Newport Trail and Growler rank high in my snowshoe arsenal. Again, Iâm impressed all over again. Keen just makes a great shoe/boot. First, the Newport combines the benefits of Keenâs Newport Sandal with a hiking shoe. The Sandal is perfect for summer bouldering and river sports. The Newport Trail hiking boot is a comfortable fit, providing an usual combination of fabrics: leather, wool and textile mesh. Another surprising feature is the Newportâs waterproof barrier. Keen uses a technology called eVENT. This allows the Newport to provide a breathable but strong layer of protection around your foot. Additionally, the wool isnât your everyday wool â itâs water-resistant too.
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