KEEN Utility Men's Independence 6” Composite Toe Waterproof 400G Insulated Work Boots, Dark Earth/Black, 12 Wide
Loafer ShoesBuilt with American ingenuity, in our Portland, Oregon, factory with the finest materials from around the world the men’s Independence line features KEEN Luftcell, an air-infused midsole used for weightless comfort that meets ASTM D471-06 oil and isooctane chemical resistance standards. Weighing 26.1oz / 740 g (per boot), made with durable, waterproof leather, and featuring an insulated lining the Independence 6" composite toe waterproof insulated work boots for men are built off KEEN's traditional wider footwear form. KEEN Utility products offer removable insoles. These dependable work boots are great for medium-duty work in construction, masonry, utilities, landscaping, maintenance, and transportation. All KEEN Utility products are consciously created using PFC-free water repellent, and leather sourced from Leather Working Group (LWG)-certified tanneries. KEEN Utility believes in creating work boots that make work and life better. To further support that mission, KEEN Utility has been “Putting Good to Work” through its non-profit partnerships within the Project Build program. From helping put veterans back on their feet to supporting conservation corps work across the country, KEEN Utility puts good to work, first.
Product Feature
- AMERICAN BUILT: Assembled with pride in Portland, Oregon, with a minimal-waste design using the finest materials from around the world; We’re proud to bring footwear manufacturing back to the USA, and to do it all in one of America’s most modern factories
- CARBON-FIBER TOE: Left and right asymmetrical, non-metallic carbon-fiber (composite) toes offer unobtrusive fit and are 15% lighter than steel; These boots meet or exceed ASTM F2412 and F2413 M I/75, C/75 EH standards
- WATERPROOF: KEEN.DRY is a waterproof, breathable membrane liner that lets vapor out without letting water in for keeping your feet dry and comfortable; The Independence 6” insulated work boots have a mesh liner that integrates with the waterproof membrane
- TRACTION: Featuring an oil- and slip-resistant outsole that is lighter weight and more durable than rubber, and a 90° heel (5/8") provides stability and helps "catch or lock" the foot in place; These boots meet or exceed ASTM F1677 Mark II and ASTM F2913
- INSULATION & COMFORT: These boots come with KEEN Luftcell, air-infused, PU midsoles for weightless comfort; Featuring a 400G KEEN.WARM insulation rated at -40 F/-40 C, and moisture-wicking textiles to help keep feet warm and dry
Product Details
- Origin : Made in the USA
- Sole material : Rubber
- Shaft height : 6"
- Shaft circumference : 11.5
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User Reviews
Super comfortable. Probably the most comfortable boot right out of the box I have ever bought. I usually get Redwings but wanted something insulated so tried these. No regrets. Only thing I don’t like is the lace holders up top. Tight to get the lace in cuz it pinches it to hold it tight. I gotta believe it will wear the laces out sooner than necessary. But small price to pay for such a comfortable boot.
Fit great and are warm.
Fit is true to size. Comfortable but need to keep laces loose to break in. I didn’t realize that the tongue wasn’t leather when I bought them. Hopefully they will stand the test of time.
Wore these for 1 shift and they rubbed both of my ankles raw . They have a seam inside in the worst spot ever . They felt decent at first but shortly after leaving for work I realized I had made a big mistake. Tried to wear them again with 2 pair of socks about a month later after my skin healed but still feels like they're going to be a problem for my feet. I don't think I will ever be able to break these in...
Fit good and my feet are warm
Whoever designed the hooks has never worn or tried to lace theses boots. The hooks are way too narrow. Have people that work construction design boots for construction. I would not buy theses boots again.
Just received these boots and they look great and fit great, but there is a defect on the rubber coating on one toe. Looks likely to start peeling off once I get them dirty. Would've expected Quality Control to catch something like that. It was the first thing I saw when I took them out of the box.Edit: After a day wearing them I noticed that the safety toe was digging into the top of my left foot as well. Maybe that left boot was just defective because the right fit and felt perfect. Returned the boots. Debating on whether to order another pair or look elsewhere...
The fit on these is right, fit me well.The quality is great, nice strong uppers, nice rubber soles, makes for nice walking, the composite toe was not hard on me, didn't need much break in, so comfortable they felt broke in from the start.These are good quality and very comfortable, they came with nice laces that stayed laced, they are super comfortable and well made.They are not slippery to walk in, good grip, the rubber soles are a real star here and very comfortable, when paired with the uppers this is a very comfy composite boot.These are great, I have flat feet and they were hard on my arches (or lack of), I would use them everyday if it was not for this, as they are just about the most comfortable safety boots I have ever worn, took me about 3 weeks to notice the issue with my arches, I had to go back to my old boots due to this.If you have a normal foot these are like walking on air, I loved them, wish I had more of an arch, if I did these would be my daily drivers, just a fantastic overall boot.
