Zionic NXT Waterproof Hiking Sneaker

The shoe is very comfortable. One of my favorite hikers. However, first time out the toe foam breaks down immediately. Bad design to have a 2 cm layer of foam on the toe. I’ve still worn them for the past year, just dealt with it. Since then anywhere that foam exists it is breaking down. Heal, sole. I really wanted it to work because it is a super comfortable shoe. Won’t be my next pair.

Better than my old Danners for sure! Love these shoes!

I have to say, these are one of the most comfortable shoes I have had but... and a big but. They are not very durable. The material around the outer sole is very weak. Just walking on dirt or pavement with out hitting anything the sole is falling apart. Chunks on the back are falling off. The tread of the sole is very thin and the side of the sole come in contact with the surface you walk on then chunks off. I crossed my feet while sitting and the back of one shoe ripped a chunk off the tip of the other shoe. That shouldn't happen. Never had that happen to other shoes before. I have only had these for about 6 month and don't wear them everyday. My other keens i wear for work that I beat on are in better shape. No chunks miss. They are 2 years old and wear them everyday as a mechanic/engineer in the field. Need to use better materials. I think these should be recalled.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] On the initial unboxing these shoes appear to be well made and look great. I was stoked to see a set of Keens without the dorky full nose rubber. And for the first week they were comfortable and pretty snazzy. My only minor complaint is how easy they smudge. -Unfortunately the honeymoon period was short lived. After less than a week, the front rubber bumper on the right shoe started peeling away, followed a day later by the left shoe doing the same thing. I’ll include a couple photos.. I have submitted a warranty claim, (which was a complicated process) and have not received a response yet. We will see how Keen responds to this issue. 1 star for now

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently ordered my 4th pair because I love this hiking shoe. I had to exchange it due to a sole glue issue at the toe. When the replacement arrived. I sensed something was different about the shoe as soon as I held it. After a side by side comparison of my old shoe to a new shoe I noticed the foot bed was less comfortable and the toe box was narrower. Unfortunately this shoe is not quite what it was for me, but it will likely continue to please many users.

I bought this version of these to replace the previous model (that are still holding up pretty good btw), to do my second Spartan Race and then brought them for a trip to Scotland, it's been a wild mid-life-crisis-year. For the race, I kind of wished they weren't waterproof, since they're a bit warm and then held the water in after they were submerged, but the treads were great on the obstacles. For Scotland, the waterproofing was perfect for the rain and the muddy trails. The treads were great out there too. They are a bit slick on wet hard floors, but that's not what they're built for. I think I might buy the open air version next. Thanks for making such great stuff.

Liked my older pair of zionics. The new nxt is even better in my opinion. Nicer feeling upper. Fit for myself is spot on. My size 15 feet can be tough to fit, fairly wide across the toes but more moderate midfoot and heel. They fit just right.

I was looking for a comfortable hiking shoe, with the emphasis on comfortable. Too many hiking shoes, it seems, have hard soles that tire the wearer out with sore feet at the end of the day. This pair of Keens is the best ever, as far as I’m concerned. They are comfortable, waterproof and have the feel of a well-constructed sneaker.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love it when I put on a new pair of shoes for the 1st time and they fit perfectly. I will definitely be buying more Keen shoes in the future.

Zero arch support. I added in soles . Otherwise ok.

These shoes are much narrower and smaller toe box than the previous Zionic. I love my Zionic hiking boots but these shoes hurt my feet, especially in the toe box. I wish I had returned them, however I waited to long.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I wore them almost exclusively on a recent trip to upstate NY and NYC. I took them on wet and muddy trails as well as walking miles in the city without skipping a beat. Very comfortable, easy to slip on and off with laces tied but didn't feel loose on my feet at all. I hope they last a while as I'm sure they'll replace my everyday sneakers and casual hiking boots.