This is my fifth pair of Keens. I bought these primarily for work in summer. I didn't really want a steel toe but wanted the bungie tie in a breathable shoe. My Targee II laces keep coming undone so I bought them primarily for the bungie tie. That steel toe is not only heavy but rubs the heck out of your big toe until fully broken in. The first day was so painful I couldn't try them again for a month. Over time I wore them for short periods and they finally loosened up enough that they are no longer painful but still not something I could wear every day for long periods. My Targee II started out a bit hard as well but broke in much quicker. What I want is a Targee II with a bungie tie. I wrote and asked Keen for a replacement bungie tie for the laces on my Targee IIs. They were kind enough to send me one but all they had was black. Unfortunately I broke one end cap trying to squeeze it on the end of the bungie cord. I just took the spring holders and ran the laces through them and now when they come untied at least the shoe doesn't come off my foot. Keen is the only shoe I buy now.