Which is better for long day hikes?

The Scarpa Moraine Mid WP. It is lighter at 495 g per half pair and has dual-zone lacing and a PRESA HIK-04 outsole for rougher ground. The Keen is fine for easier trails.

Is the Scarpa worth the extra money?

Only if you hike often. At $132.30 at Steepandcheap as of November 7, 2026, it costs about $76 more than the Keen at $55.95 at eBay. The Scarpa adds less weight, better lacing and a RECCO reflector.

Which is more waterproof?

Both are listed as waterproof. The Keen uses a leather and mesh upper; the Scarpa uses oiled nubuck leather. Neither listing names a membrane brand.

Which has better traction?

The Scarpa. Its PRESA HIK-04 outsole with SuperGum rubber is a more technical sole than the Keen All Terrain rubber outsole.

Which has more reliable reviews?

The Keen, with 1,200 ratings at 4.3 out of 5. The Scarpa has only 12 ratings at 4.4 out of 5, so its score is less settled.

The Scarpa at 495 g per half pair in size 38. Keen does not list a weight for the Targhee III Mid.

Keen Targhee III Mid Waterproof Boots vs Scarpa Moraine Mid WP Women's Boots

The Keen Targhee III Mid is the better buy for most shoppers. It costs far less: $55.95 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, versus $132.30 at Steepandcheap for the Scarpa Moraine Mid WP. Choose the Scarpa if you want a lighter, more technical boot with dual-zone lacing and a RECCO reflector and will pay roughly $76 more for it.

Today the Keen Targhee III Mid Waterproof Boots costs $72.35 less at its best price.

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