Finally, the hiking shoes I love

After much gnashing of teeth (and toes and heels), I have finally settled on my hiking footgear--Keen Targhee II hiking shoes.

I wore them for today's hike up to Blue Ridge, with no problems at all.

No toe bashing? Check.

No heel rubbing/hot spots? Check.

No hot spots with laces? Check (once I'd reconfigured laces like the local running store showed me).

Good for plantar fasciitis? Check--no problems, very supportive.

Waterproof? Check.

Comfy? Check.

Cool (in all meanings of the word)? Check.

Happy hiker?

Check.