Products · full comparison
Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof vs Targhee III Waterproof Mid
data as of July 6 · updated weekly
How these two compare on everything we measure — where the AIs rank them, what reviewers and buyers say, and how they price. The differences are the point — they decide which one is yours.
AI rank #16.0 fused across 5 questions in Hiking Shoes↑9$110official site vs
by KEEN · Waterproof mid-height hiking boots
AI rank #7.0 fused across 5 questions in Hiking Shoes↓1$140.49–$210
Side by side
Every signal we hold, on one shared scale. The leading side is lit — and where the AI panel and the reviewers pull apart, the row says so.?
#16.0↑9
AI rankcombined avg · lower is betterfused across 5 questions in Hiking Shoes
#7.0↓1
4.5
BuyersGoogle rating
4.2
$110
Street pricelower is cheaper
$140.49–$210
How this is made
Built from what 1 AI models (ChatGPT) recommend for real buyer questions, layered with reviewer test summaries, Google buyer ratings, street prices and press. The short answer and verdict are derived from where those signals diverge — not written by hand for either product.
Independent — not a vendor, not advertising, not a paid review. How we score →
01How the AIs rank them
1 models rank both products. Here’s each model’s pick (lower rank = higher).?
ChatGPT
Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof
#16
Targhee III Waterproof Mid
#7
02Which is better for what
Across the buyer-questions both appear in, who the AI panel ranks higher — and the widest gaps.?
Best Hiking Boots for Winter — Targhee III Waterproof Mid by 20#27 vs #7
Best Waterproof Hiking Shoes — Targhee III Waterproof Mid by 9#16 vs #7
Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners — Targhee III Waterproof Mid by 5#11 vs #6
Best Hiking Shoes for Wide Feet — Targhee III Waterproof Mid by 1#8 vs #7
03Critics & buyers
The human jury in one chapter — what the video reviewers score and say, the reviews behind it, and how Google buyers rate them.
What buyers say
Aggregated Google Shopping ratings — the score, the aspects owners rate, and a real quote.?
4.5★★★★★★★★★★
2,021 ratings
Durability & sole quality2.1
Seam & construction integrity2.3
“My girlfriend bought me these as a gift two months ago and I've used them almost daily since. They are very comfortable to walk in and have great traction. I live in NH and walk on an icy and snowy path daily for exercise, and these handle it without a problem. The waterproofing holds up well and i feel comfortable going into ankle deep snow. The boots are lighter than I would expect for a shoe of” — snowwalks · columbia.com
4.2★★★★★★★★★★
2,485 ratings
Durability & build quality2.0
Sole & midsole integrity2.0
“I bought these for a recent trip to Alaska and they were exactly what I needed!! They provided me with all day comfort for the many miles of hiking we did while being completely water proof standing at the waters edge or on those rainy Alaska days! I highly recommend this hiking boot, and would definitely buy it again! I was recommend the brand Keene by my son because of their durability, quality ” — basspro.com
04How they price
Street price across retailers, the tier each lands in, and how it’s moved.?
$110
across 4 retailers
tier Valuecurrent street price
current model
$140.49–$210
across 21 retailers
tier Mid-rangecurrent street price
current model
05Can you trust the claims
Each maker’s marketing weighed against independent tests — how many claims hold up, and the weakest one.?
Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof60
Honest on comfort & grip, hides durability crisis
1 hold up4 mixed0 overstated
Weakest claim
Promisewaterproof-breathable seam-sealed construction
RealitySeams fail within months to years
marketing claims not checked yet
06The verdict: which to buy
Our read of everything above — who leads each point, and who each is for.
Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof
AI panel rank
Targhee III Waterproof Mid
Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof
Reviewer score
Targhee III Waterproof Mid
Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof
Buyer rating
Targhee III Waterproof Mid
Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof
Lower price
Targhee III Waterproof Mid
So which one?
Each leads on different points — pick the one strong where you shop.
as of July 6 · 4 shared buyer questions?
07Common questions
The questions people ask comparing these two — answered from the data above.
QIs Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof or Targhee III Waterproof Mid better overall?
The AI panel ranks Targhee III Waterproof Mid higher (avg #7.0 fused across 5 questions in Hiking Shoes vs #16.0), but it’s close — reviewers and buyers split differently.
QWhich one is cheaper?
Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof — $110 vs $140.49–$210 across retailers.
QHow do buyers rate them?
Google buyers give Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof 4.5 and Targhee III Waterproof Mid 4.2 out of 5.