KEEN Utility Men's Independence Oxford Composite Toe Waterproof Work Shoes, Dark Earth/Black, 8.5 Wide
Loafer ShoesBuilt with American ingenuity, in our Portland, Oregon, factory with the finest materials from around the world these oxford-style work shoes feature KEEN Luftcell, an air-infused midsole, used for weightless comfort that meets ASTM D471-06 oil and isooctane chemical resistance standards. Durable protection combines with the lightweight oxford stye design to keep you planted and comfortable for the long haul. Weighing 22.5 oz / 638 g (per shoe), made with durable, waterproof leather, and featuring a moisture-wicking lining the Independence Oxford composite 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
- CARBON-FIBER TOE: Left and right asymmetrical, non-metallic carbon-fiber (composite) toes offer an unobtrusive fit and are 15% lighter than steel; These shoes 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 to keep your feet dry and comfortable; The Independence Oxford work shoes for men have a mesh liner that integrates with the waterproof membrane
- TRACTION: Featuring an oil- and slip-resistant outsole that is lighter and more durable than rubber, and a 90° heel (5/8") which provides stability and helps "catch or lock" the foot in place; These shoes meet or exceed ASTM F1677 Mark II and ASTM F2913
- SUPPORT & COMFORT: These men’s work shoes 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
- Care instructions : Machine Wash
- Origin : Imported
- Sole material : Rubber
- Outer material : Leather
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User Reviews
As always, Keen's feel great from the very start! One review mentioned get a 1/2 size bigger than your normal size. It turns out that was good advice. I wear a size 12 mens, so I had to order a size 13 (No 1/2 sizes for 12 and up). The size 13's fit just fine.
Keen makes great shoes for work.
My husband, a busy mechanic, loves these shoes! He’s pretty tough on shoes, so we’ll see how long they last. The fact that they feel and fit great means a lot.
this expensive shoe was simply not worth the hype! The tongue was sewn into insides of shoe, causing a painful and thick lump on both sides of foot! Because they were desperately needed, we cut the sides of the tongue out completely!
I have worn Keens every day for many years so when I needed a pair of safety toes I tried a few of their styles. This shoe is just as comfortable as my non-safety Keens. I usually wear a 9.5 but for these I went up to a 10 wide since I wear wool work socks and they fit great. 9.5 would have been too small. Highly recommend if you have a wide foot. I also tried a pair of Timberland Pros in the wide width and they were still too narrow for me.
