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Black Friday has come early for us hikers — I've picked my top Keen deals on everything from hiking boots to water sandals

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I test hiking shoes for a living, and one brand that has always impressed me is Keen. I've worn my Keen Jasper Zionics every day for two months, and I wore my Keen Hyperport H2 sandals all summer long. If you want versatile and affordable outdoor gear and hiking apparel, Keen is a great place to start.

Keen's prices are already pretty reasonable in the grand scheme of outdoor gear, but the PNW-based brand has slashed its prices ahead of Black Friday. Right now, you can get the 4.5-star-rated trail-city hybrid shoes Jasper Zionics for just $99 on Amazon U.S. and the 4.5-star-rated Targhee IV for just $127 on Amazon U.S..

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Keen Headout Women's
Keen Headout Women's: was $135 now $81 at Amazon
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At just $81 on sale, Keen's Headout shoe is the perfect first hiking shoe. With Keen's proprietary KEEN.DRY waterproof membrane coating and a supportive stability shank, you'll be dry and comfortable all day long in these shoes. I wouldn't recommend a hiking shoe for those with fragile or weak ankles — you'd need a boot to support your joints — but if you're just getting into hiking and you want a low-risk, high-reward hiking shoe, I wholeheartedly recommend the Headout.

<p>The <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FKEEN-Headout-Height-Waterproof-Terrain%2Fdp%2FB0BPVHXDKC%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">men's Headout is $94 at Amazon.
Keen Hyperport H2
Keen Hyperport H2: was $119 now $85 at Amazon
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I have these sandals and I wore them all summer long. They're just the perfect summer shoe. Although intended to be water shoes thanks to the water-resistant and quick-drying materials, the Hyperport H2 perform just as impressively as everyday shoes. I love the arch support and slip-on style, so I can put them on in seconds but also feel supported and cushioned all day long. I gave them 4.5 stars in my review.

<p>The <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FKEEN-Hyperport-Breathable-Comfortable-Sandals%2Fdp%2FB0C8Q9VLM1%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">men's version is also discounted to $81.
Keen  Jasper Zionic
Keen Jasper Zionic: was $149 now $99 at Amazon
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I'm wearing these shoes as I write this! I love my Keen Jasper Zionics — so much that I've worn them every day for two months straight. On top of being mighty comfortable thanks to the arch support, heel support, and soft, breathable leather upper, the Jasper Zionics have 4mm rubber lugs, which make them ultra-grippy and ideal for slippy surfaces. Although they're not technically waterproof, I wore them on wet hikes and my feet never got soaked.

<p>The <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FKEEN-Jasper-Zionic-Hiking-Black%2Fdp%2FB0DM3BMJP7%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">men's version is also $99 at Amazon.
Keen Pyrenees
Keen Pyrenees: was $180 now $126 at Amazon
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The Keen Pyrenees are the hiking boots for serious expeditions or wet conditions. Thanks to the removable footbed that curves to cradle your foot and KEEN.DRY's waterproofing, these boots will support you on every trek, rain or shine. Pyrenees also has 4mm lugs for ultra-grippy support, even on slick paths.

<p>Keen recommends sizing up half a size — so if you're usually an 8.5, get a 9 — as these shoes run small. <p>The <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FKEEN-Mens-Pyrenees-m-Hiking-Syrup%2Fdp%2FB0035FE2LA%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">men's style is also $126 at Amazon.
Keen Targhee IV
Keen Targhee IV: was $169 now $127 at Amazon
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The Keen Targhee IV shoes are destined for the trail. With a protected, wide-fit toe box so your toes can stretch out and Keen's proprietary KEEN.DRY waterproofing, the Targhee IV shoes will keep your feet dry while allowing moisture to seep out. As with other Keen shoes, the Targhee IV also have abrasion-resistant rubber lugs to keep you sturdy for years to come.

<p>The <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FKEEN-Targhee-Comfortable-Waterproof-Nostalgia%2Fdp%2FB0CNHVYMB9%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" target="_blank">women's version is $111 at Amazon.<p>Check out our full review of the <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/my-dad-walked-100-miles-in-the-keen-targhee-iv-hiking-shoes-heres-his-verdicthttps://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/my-dad-walked-100-miles-in-the-keen-targhee-iv-hiking-shoes-heres-his-verdict">Keen Targhee IV hiking shoes — we gave them 4.5 stars.

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Erin Bashford
Senior Writer, Reviews

Erin Bashford is a senior writer at Tom's Guide, focusing on reviews. She has a Masters in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia. As an ex-barista, she knows her way around a coffee machine, and as a music lover, she's constantly chipping away at her dream of having a multi-room home sound system. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing, or stressing over today’s NYT Games.

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