Keen Footwear Disc Golf Shoe!

[gippy]

Originally Posted by bravo

when i was a triathelete i would buy a new pair of shoes about every 500 miles.
the shoe may look good enough to wear at the end of 500 miles however the protection for the athelete begins to detiorate dramatically .
when disc golfing we walk alot and turn alot and stop alot and drag alot all in some pretty severe enviroments.
if a shoe last 6 months it is a dinosaur .
the shoe may appear good but is the protection that is engineered into the shoe still intact after 100 rounds???
i would assess that as an equivelent time to wear (taking into account the tourain and elements) as my expensive training shoes.

I disagree you running on concrete for 500 miles is alot differnet than Discgolfers walking in the woods. I have had a pair of Keens for 2 1/2 years and played countless rounds of golf in them and my feet are still just as happy as the day I bought them. Granted shoes do get beat up and others put different stress on them but I will still wear my Targas this summer.
On another note changing the inserts every so often is a huge help.

[gotcha]

Originally Posted by Yeti

My sandals will be going on year three of daily summer wear.

[dannycareyisagod]

I throw side-arm and as a result I shread the toes of all my shoes on my right foot due to dragging it behind me. Other people I know have the same problem. Are the reinforced toes of these shoes better for this? $110 is alot of money to spend if I'm just gonna ruin them quickly....any impute would be great

[gippy]

Originally Posted by dannycareyisagod

I throw side-arm and as a result I shread the toes of all my shoes on my right foot due to dragging it behind me. Other people I know have the same problem. Are the reinforced toes of these shoes better for this? $110 is alot of money to spend if I'm just gonna ruin them quickly....any impute would be great

Get some shoe goo or shoe sole something like that and coat the toe where you rip it up. A friend of mine had the same issue he'd go through 2-4 pairs a season. He got some of that stuff and has been in the same merrells for 3 years now

[snap7times]

i 2nd the shoe goo story.... i have 2 shoes that have shoe goo on them from the start and they have held up their end for more than a year now...

[tengstrom]

There are still cobblers in this world, and, if you find one in your city, for a few bucks he or she can glue more of that black rubbery sole stuff where you have worn down your shoes from teeing off. They do a great job of making the shoes new again.

Here is a cobbler in Minneapolis: Fast Eddie

[tengstrom]

I am actually glad that a manufacturer is making shoes aimed at the disc golfers. That's a good step for our sport. The more successful Keen Milos are, the more likely other disc golf shoes will come along.

[RhynoBoy]

I bought a pair of Keen Milo's because I feel it's important to support companies that support disc golf. I'd never seen them up close, but just ordered a pair off their website. After getting them and holding them up close, I don't even think I will play in them. It looks to me like the soles will tear very quickly from the bottom of the shoe...plus I've been hearing reports of this as well.

I think Keen could be on to something, but they need more market research to see what golfers really need/want in a shoe. I'll be sticking with my Merrell Chameleons for now.

[dgdave]

I've gotten a total of about 30-40 rounds with mine and the upper on both is ripping and the sole is showing noticable wear on both aand is falling off on the right one. I have already put in for a warranty replacement.

[dcmarcus]

From all reports I've heard the Milo is not a great disc golf shoe, but the Keen Targhee II is the best one I've ever used, and this is my 31st season... Simply the best disc golf shoe ever, in my opinion. With a reinforced toe for you sidearmers...

[gippy]

The obsidians Roc as well

[the_kid]

Originally Posted by gippy

The obsidians Roc as well

I am happy with my Obsidians too!

FWIW I only use them in tournaments and have only had them since the end of December.

[agyba]

Obsidians are awesome! For you guys with narrower feet they fit way better than the Targhee.

I wore the Targhee's for 1 season, and only switched because my fore-foot was sliding around too much in the toe box. Solid shoe no doubt.

No sole issues yet with the obsidians, (and I have torn apart a pair of salomons in 2 rounds before) nice smaller reinforced toe, solid platform.

Few of the guys here up north have got the Milos ... mixed reviews to say the least.

[MikeInscho]

I just sent my Obsidian WP's out a couple weeks ago back to Altrec. The right heel blew out in them within two months. I didn't like the sythetic..sort a smell the black shoes had either. Especially when left in the car. I'll be either trying something with solid Vibram soles or ...those Timberland Inferno's. They look pretty cool. I don't know though.. soles look pretty cheap. I really need to start lifting my feet.

[AirMcNair]

Originally Posted by dannycareyisagod

I throw side-arm and as a result I shread the toes of all my shoes on my right foot due to dragging it behind me. Other people I know have the same problem. Are the reinforced toes of these shoes better for this? $110 is alot of money to spend if I'm just gonna ruin them quickly....any impute would be great

I know they are heavy but maybe start wearing steel toed boots. My buddy has the same issue but he wears those and just keeps on kicking.

[dgdave]

I had a pair of GoreTex Tims and they started leaking and tearing within 2 months. Not very comfy either.

[MikeInscho]

Thanks Dave, That's all I needed to hear. They do look cool though. I'll stick to a Vibram sole.

[tanner]

Wore my Milo's the week leading up to Glass Blown, and through that tournament. The bottom is starting to peel away, as I suspected they would. I thought the waterproofing was good.

I'm dissapointed they are tearing up after 1 weekend tournament.