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REI just cracked open a load of brand-new deals ahead of the holidays. The Co-op's top-rated down jackets are back on sale, as are Vuori's bestselling joggers, and members can even score 30% off select gear from The North Face. What's most surprising is that a pair of Keen's prized hiking boots is currently selling for less than $90—it's the lowest price we've ever seen.
Keen’s Circadia Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots are now on sale for just $87—a rare 40% discount on their normal price of $145. This pair from the trusted outdoor brand has earned 60 five-star ratings from shoppers who say they're "super comfortable right out of the box." They're available in one color in sizes 8 to 13, but we're predicting they're going to sell out fast.
These boots have a waterproof leather and mesh upper, which provides excellent durability with just the right amount of breathability and lightness. One of the true unsung tech heroes of these boots is the LuftCore tech, a lightweight foam core inside the midsole that helps with maximal shock absorption for hours of comfort. At the same time, the heel-capture system adds stability and improves support for your Achilles. An aggressive high-traction rubber tread with five-millimeter lugs gives you the grip you need and then some. Simply put, this pair does it all.
"Extremely comfortable and very sure grip on uneven surfaces," a shopper said. "The shape of the sole makes them surprisingly fast for what looks like a bulky shoe…I tested the new boots recently on the mixed rock and sand surfaces of Nevada's Valley of Fire, and they had perfect grip.” They also made it a point to note the “good support and sure grip on angled descents and rock scrambles."
“Comfort, reliability, and toughness,” is how another shopper described them. “I've worn Keen boots exclusively for about 10 years. I bought them for my summer work in the forest. My wife tells me that no one is harder on their gear than me. She's probably not wrong, but these boots have held up to some serious terrain and I'm still wearing them after five months of abuse.”
When hiking boots from trusted brands like Keen go on sale at REI, they tend to sell out fast. Keen’s Circadia Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots stock is bound to run low soon, so grab a pair today.
