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brand introduction:

KEEN American outdoor casual footwear brand, sought after by discerning consumers in nearly 77 countries around the world, aims at innovation, high quality, high technology and comfort, advocating nature's environmental protection concept and carrying a noble corporate culture. During the tsunami in South Asia, KEEN generously donated one-third of its annual surplus to relevant units. The founder of the legendary KEEN designed the world's first pair of sandals that can protect the toes in a sail race, thus laying the foundation for a brand that the Times of the United States called “Honor on the statue”. It!

Model: 1297-DSRU Men's Medium Help 44#

Features:

Suitable for more rugged mountain walks; suitable for unpaved hiking; suitable for ordinary muddy roads; this is a very functional outdoor shoes, combined with upgraded equipment after the old experience. It is a perfect complement to the wearer and the adaptation to the environment. It is a dedication to pioneering KEEN enthusiasts.
1. Waterproof calfskin uppers
2, KEEN.DRY waterproof breathable lining
3. Removable dual density EVA shoe bed
4, anti-twisting TPU connection piece
5, double density EVA + PU die in the end
6, followed by EVA insert buffer shock absorption
7,4MM multi-directional flange
8, plus carbon seamless rubber outsole

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Assessor information:

Green Field ID: Small wind

Sex: Male

Height/weight: 180CM/80KG

Outdoor experience: Be exposed to the outdoors due to work relationships and enjoy outdoor sports. Because the working relationship has passed through the mountains and rivers throughout the country, the knowledge of outdoor equipment needs to be constantly studied.

Field assessment and experience

Assessment location: Riding and hiking in the outskirts of Beijing

Terrain with gravel road, dirt road, step road

Equipment design review:
(1) Appearance: The overall design is more compact than other models.

(2) Color: KEEN's standard color combination of yellow and brown is both simple and stylish. The black matching with the toe is also very cooperative.

(3) Fabrics: Water-repellent calfskin is combined with a mesh surface, which not only has a certain waterproof function but also makes the wearer more comfortable. The design of medium-high gang can well protect the ankle.

(4) Shoelaces: The yellow-brown bi-colored laces and shoes have a uniform overall style, with appropriate lengths and lengths, and there is no easy loosening of shoes like other brands I wear.

(5) Weight: Originally thought this pair of shoes was very heavy, but after wearing it, it was not so. It was lighter than the hiking shoes I had worn before, but it would not be too light from the exterior design. It feels lighter without a heavy feeling.

(6) Footbed (lining): Removable double-density EVA footbed design is more in line with my own foot shape, I belong to the forefoot is relatively wide, wearing other brands of shoes often feel a bit narrow, but this Twin shoes do not have this problem, it is more suitable for people wearing my feet. KEEN.DRY waterproof breathable lining design is very good breathability, combined with the surface of the mesh design adds comfort, breathability. After field tests, there was no crappy feeling, and the perspiration permeability was quite good.

(7) Heel: The stability and shock resistance of the EVA insert cushioning shock absorber design is good. In the process of going uphill and downhill, the impact on the knee is well relieved.

(8) Toe: The design of the toe continues the consistent style of KEEN. KEEN's unique patented toe protector design protects the toes effectively. The unique and distinctive appearance has become a symbol of KEEN brand.

(9) Sole: Carbon-free, rubber-free outsole, soft and hard, and not too hard to wear for the first time.

(10) Upper: Double-density EVA+PU molded midsole.

Equipment evaluation on the ground:

The evaluation is divided into two time periods.

Just arrived in the shoes that night just rained in Beijing, so the next day on the unequivocally wet slippery surface of the next day to test the shoes under the skid and waterproof.

September 24th, 2009, the first evaluation evaluation Location: Beijing suburb evaluation project: mud, gravel road

After field tests, I was quite satisfied with the anti-skid and waterproof performance of this shoe. This is the first time I wear the brand of KEEN shoes. For the first time wearing a shoe sole is not as hard as I have imagined. It feels quite comfortable. The design of the brand's toe cap has not been liked before. Although it can protect the feet, it is awkward. However, although the design of this shoe continues KEEN's unique toe protection skull design, but the toe is relatively small compared to other models, the overall feeling is still very light, although it is a walking shoe, but without losing the sense of fashion, The color combination is also very beautiful. The concept of blending fashion and practicality combines superior materials, solid workmanship, comfortable upper feet, and no smell.

After the rain, the road surface is still slippery. Although it has not been able to carry out mountain tests on time because of the time, the tests in the plain area proved that this shoe's water-repellent calfskin upper and KEEN.DRY waterproof and breathable inner lining are added. Carbon seamless rubber outsole design is still very good in terms of waterproof and non-slip. After nearly three hours of walking on the mud and gravel roads after the rain, the shoe body is still dry. The carbon-free rubber outsole provides good support and good grip, allowing the wearer to feel the elasticity of shock absorption and ease of bending when walking in the leggy. Good grip performance. The lines on the soles are very muddy. They run over dirt roads. There is no obvious mud hanging on the soles.

The second wearing experience was performed on September 29, 2009.
Location: North Five Rings - Ming Tombs Reservoir, Lushan Park evaluation project: riding + hiking

After a few days of running-in, the shoe has stepped on a more comfortable foot. At 8 am, from the North Fifth Ring, along the Beijing-Tibet Highway all the way to the north after three hours of riding to reach the Ming Tombs Reservoir, arrived and found that because of the protection of water sources around the Ming Tombs reservoir is forbidden to enter, had to change the way to the Lushan Park

Although this shoe is a walking shoe, but the addition of carbon seamless rubber outsole design, coupled with the past few days of running, the soles of the lines in the whole process of pedaling, regardless of pulling and pushing to give people a stable, coordinated feeling, Because it is a mid-bike, it is still a bit of a sense of restraint during the ride, or the lower gang is more suitable for wearing during riding.

After a few hours of riding, finally arrived at Lushan Park. Take a break in the foot of the mountain first, supplement your strength and prepare for the next mountain test.

set off.

After a few days of wearing has been adapted to this shoe, walking on the sandy road under the mountain feels very good.

During the ascension, I tested them on the earth and rocky roads covered with weeds and moss, and on the steps and rocks.

The earth and rocky roads covered with grass and moss are relatively slippery, but they did not make me feel uncomfortable while walking on this walking shoe. On the contrary, the soles with strong grip on the slippery surface are flexible and well supported. The thick soles, whether walking in the mountains or on the gravel road, do not feel stinging on the soles of the feet. After passing through some ramps, they can feel a strong stepping reaction and do not walk on the mossy slopes. There will be slippage.

After passing the wet mossy dirt road test, I began to continue along the stone steps. Because this shoe is lighter than the shoes I used to pass through, it is relatively easy to climb.

For mountain trekking and hiking, the KEEN 1297-DSRU shoe is not only fully competent, but also a good choice.

KEEN's unique patented toe protector design effectively protects the wearer's toes from damage, both during ascent and descent.

The design of the middle gang also protects the ankle well and relieves the pressure on the ankle caused by the wearer during the ascent and descent.

Walking on rocks, pedaling powerfully, there is no discomfort on the soles of the feet when walking on relatively sharp rocks.

After a variety of terrain tests, there was no clear mud on the sole lines. Very satisfied!

I don't know whether it's my own feet that are prone to sweating. Some of the waterproof and breathable shoes that I've worn in the past may still feel awkward in the process of wearing them, but KEEN's shoes were KEEN.DRY during the evaluation process. Waterproof breathable lining design does not have a feeling of boredom during the evaluation process, the shoes have been kept relatively dry, I do not know whether it can be so in the long-distance high-intensity hiking process.

Overall evaluation:

The use of calfskin and mesh surface in the shoe body makes it durable and durable for long-term use. Color, style and simple but stylish. The comfort of the shoes is commendable, the grip feels good, and the non-slip performance and comfort of walking in the mountains, roads, sand and mud are also good. Wearing comfort, waterproof breathability and workmanship quality have all achieved user satisfaction.