KEEN Utility Men's Independence 8" Soft Toe Durable Waterproof Work Boots, Dark Earth/Black, 12
Loafer ShoesThe Independence 8″ waterproof work boots are built in the Pacific Northwest using carefully sourced materials from around the world. Premium features like a KEEN.DRY waterproof, breathable membrane, carbon-fiber safety toes, air-injected Luftcell midsole, and lightweight, durable KEEN.ToughSole keeps you protected and productive for the long haul. Weighing 24.7 oz / 700 g (per boot), made with durable, waterproof leather, and featuring a moisture-wicking lining the Independence 8" soft toe waterproof 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 jobs. KEEN Utility sources leather from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG) which is the gold-standard for responsibly sourced leather. At KEEN Utility, we believe in creating work boots that make your work and your life better. That means delivering the kind of safety, comfort and performance that contributes to living a richer, fuller, multidimensional life – on the job and off.
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
- SOFT TOE: KEEN.PROTECT soft toe caps help safeguard against minor impact that meet or exceed ASTM F2892 EH standards, but are not reinforced with a secondary crush resistance material
- WATERPROOF: KEEN.DRY is a waterproof, breathable membrane liner that lets vapor out without letting water in to keep your feet dry and comfortable; The Independence 8” composite toe work boots have a mesh liner that integrates with the waterproof membrane
- TRACTION: Featuring an oil- and slip-resistant outsole that's lightweight and durable, and a 90° heel (5/8") which provides stability and helps "catch or lock" the foot in place; These boots meet or exceed ASTM F1677 Mark II and ASTM F2913
- SUPPORT & COMFORT: These men’s work boots come with KEEN Luftcell air-infused midsoles for weightless comfort; Made with a nylon shank, used for midfoot support and superior torsion stability, and moisture-wicking textiles to help keep feet dry
Product Details
- Origin : Imported
- Sole material : Rubber
- Shaft height : Calf High
- Shaft circumference : 11.81 Inches
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User Reviews
Love these boots and wear them all the time. A good height, pants tuck in and stay put. Lively color and comfortable.Keen boots are always great, the only brand i can count on to have respect for the natural shape of the foot instead of squishing it into a point.
I'm so thankful for Amazon's Try/Buy now! My husband Loves Keen boots! They've always worked best for him, straight out of the box...However....these...not so much. The moment he put them on he knew they were badly made. Hopefully.. we just got a dud, as we Love Keen! They are being returned, immediately.....they are just....wrong. They fit oddly, poorly, and terribly. I truly do hope someone gets a better made boot of this kind. They are a really great company. 💗
Keen soft toe independence boot is comfortable and wears well. I liked them so much I bought another pair.
