Likes: Best boot I've had that needs minimal break-in time. Lightweight! I'm on my 5th pair.
Dislikes: They last 1 - 1 1/2 years. The sole usually wears out in spots and develops a hole (don't step in puddles!).
Wishlist: Make a custom ordering option. Eg. my left foot is a little wider than my right foot. It would be great to order 2-different sizes for left/right foot.
My latest pair (in black) is taking longer than normal to break-in (ordered directly from Keen a month ago). My 3rd & 4th toes on my left foot are rubbing on the top of the boot's sewing seams. Not fun. I'm hoping the boot will stretch a bit soon to prevent this chafing!
Bottom line: if you're looking for a comfortable, lightweight workbook, consider Keen!
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Comfortable, durable, and waterproof. It will handle anything you throw at it. Keep in mind, they are steel toes so they're going to feel a bit heavy when walking around. Cheers, stay safe!
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Comfortable, durable, and waterproof. It will handle anything you throw at it. Keep in mind, they are steel toes so they're going to feel a bit heavy when walking around. Cheers, stay safe!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
These Keenes are comfortable, I ordered the 10.5 wides, and immediately felt the relief. They are much lighter and do not require the hard wear in that Redwings do. They aren't as tall but still provide good support and the sole has great traction on oil and grease. After a year of 8+ hrs a weekday for a year, they're still comfy.
For the cold you can see in the pictures that the inside has plenty of "fluff". The tounge has plenty of stuffing too, it's not just a heavy flap of leather. I did get this boot a little wet, but I never submerged it, and the sox stayed dry. During the summer it was very comfortable and breathed well.
The pictures show the wear and tear from a year of use, especially in the sole. You can see where it has torn across the pad where the boot bends. I do a lot of climbing on boom trucks, and my shop floor has a gritty texture. If the floor was smoother maybe this could have been a 1.5 year sole. The insoles in my boots usually just fall apart and I replace them with Dr. Scholls anyway. Shoe strings never did tear, and the hooks never broke. Which is surprising because my Redwings would break, since at 445 am I'm kinda rough with them. You won't be able to use these like a sledgehammer since the weight is lower, but these aren't made for that.
If you have a boot allowance the price is perfect at around 175ish. My old Redwings were around the 300 range, and looking back on it now I should have been wearing these all along. If you can keep a reasonable amount of oil from covering them, they look pretty good. All in all for a work boot you can at least try them for the price, especially if you have a boot allowance. Get them, and enjoy a little comfort while you work.
1 year review. Comfortable, warm, tough, and affordable.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
I had bought these Dec. 2nd 2020 to replace a discontinued Redwing model that I had re-ordered for 16 straight years. I needed something a little lighter to replace it since my new job would still have me doing heavy duty diesel work.Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
These Keenes are comfortable, I ordered the 10.5 wides, and immediately felt the relief. They are much lighter and do not require the hard wear in that Redwings do. They aren't as tall but still provide good support and the sole has great traction on oil and grease. After a year of 8+ hrs a weekday for a year, they're still comfy.
For the cold you can see in the pictures that the inside has plenty of "fluff". The tounge has plenty of stuffing too, it's not just a heavy flap of leather. I did get this boot a little wet, but I never submerged it, and the sox stayed dry. During the summer it was very comfortable and breathed well.
The pictures show the wear and tear from a year of use, especially in the sole. You can see where it has torn across the pad where the boot bends. I do a lot of climbing on boom trucks, and my shop floor has a gritty texture. If the floor was smoother maybe this could have been a 1.5 year sole. The insoles in my boots usually just fall apart and I replace them with Dr. Scholls anyway. Shoe strings never did tear, and the hooks never broke. Which is surprising because my Redwings would break, since at 445 am I'm kinda rough with them. You won't be able to use these like a sledgehammer since the weight is lower, but these aren't made for that.
If you have a boot allowance the price is perfect at around 175ish. My old Redwings were around the 300 range, and looking back on it now I should have been wearing these all along. If you can keep a reasonable amount of oil from covering them, they look pretty good. All in all for a work boot you can at least try them for the price, especially if you have a boot allowance. Get them, and enjoy a little comfort while you work.
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