KEEN Utility Cincinnati 6" Waterproof (Soft Toe)

Love these boots I have foot problems and with my orthotic inserts in these boots I work 8/10 hour days when I get home after work and take them off I want to put them back on they have all the support I need and the soles are amazing !!! Oh and rehab evictions for a living some of the worst I have seen so they can take a lot of abuse and so far they are holding up great I have nothing bad to say about these boots

A woman in the store was wearing these boots, I asked her if they were waterproof and if she liked them. We talked for over 5 minutes on how comfortable and farm-worthy these boots are! I bought them while standing there with her, and they arrived the next morning! Here is my honest review. Right out of the box they are comfortable. Some reviewers mentioned the size being too big and to sign down a half size, I did not and i'm so glad. They fit perfect, I wear a womans 10.5 - 11 and I ordered a mens 9. its perfect. My left foot is slightly wider at the top and I felt that when putting the boots on but after walking arond the house, that tightness on the left side went away. When I knew I would be keeping them, I walked out in the yard and began the trek to the chicken coop. My feet stayed dry as I walked through the morning grass and tall weeds. I love the look and feel of these boots. They are soft leather with a higher sole, which adds height. There is a cushion around the ankle for those long days of wear. I got these on sale, and the value for the boot is great! My wife wears Danners only, which carry a heftier price tag, but these are the same quality for a more affordable price tag. My only hesitation in the purchase was that I truly prefer a slip-on boot; my hiking boots are Keen, and they are snug and take effort to put on with the laces. This Keen Cincinnati boot, however, was much easier to lace and not as snug so it was a great compromise.

First day of wearing them and let me tell you, they are probably the most comfortable work boots I have ever owned, and I went thru many different brands. Just by looking at them, you can tell that they are wide and won't have your toes crammed up. Sewn look tells you that the sole won't separate and it is a quality made item and black leather looks very stylish, kind of feel bad wearing them to work. I believe they won't need any break in period because they're functional and comfortable out of the box. Price is fair. Generally, very happy with the item. A bit on the heavy side, but not an issue for me.

These boots are quite comfortable except that a very sloppy built-up stitch where the tongue gusset attaches to the main part of the upper on one of the boots created a pain point on my instep. I was able to flatten the offending stitching enough to eliminate the discomfort. The combination of the out-mid-and-insoles was as comfortable on the soles of my feet as any boots I've worn. Unfortunately, the thin bottom layer of the outsoles wore through at the heels pretty quickly, and the outsoles separated from the mid-soles at the toes (which I successfully repaired with polyurethane construction adhesive). The durability of the leather uppers was fine. The inbuilt waterproofing was inferior to that in other boots I've had; until I applied mink oil to the uppers, my feet would get wet from walking in wet grass.

I start with the only potential issue, which is moreso trade-related than footwear related. As an apprentice plumber, I'm on my knees a lot and I forsee that the toe stitching will wear out before the rest of the boot. I know Keen makes great shoes with rubber toes, but I wanted a durable wedge boot to keep mud out of my customers houses after playing in the mud. Once this boot fails, I will buy the Fort Wayne. Someone on reddit convinced me to buy this because it's more durable, but the Fort Wayne is more reinforced on the toes and I think will still hold up long-term digging trenches or dropping molten solder on them. That said, these boots are great. They look sharp and are comfortable and durable. Aside for me perhaps buying the wrong trade-specific boot, I have no complaints. Keen is consistent with their sizing and I never have had to return a pair for that reason. I love the wide toe box that allows for a more stable and natural foot movement. There are plenty of fancy, heavy-duty leather work shoes and boots that I've returned because of the narrow toe. I'm done with that junk and it's one of the things I like about keen. Their hiking boots look a little clunky, but they do a great job of consistently providing a product that caters more towards the natural ergonomics of the human foot. On a related note... The next step would be to offer a zero-drop work boot (Cincinnati, Fort Wayne, etc.). DeWalt has done it. Are you listening, Keen? Overall, this is a wonderful 3-4 season boot (still looking for something different for the Summer heat) and I'd recommend it to anyone in the service trades who has to work outside and also be in their customers' homes, provided you don't kneel a lot.

For starters, I’m giving this boot a 5 star rating for the “class” or price range it is in. This is NOT “Made in the U.S.A.”, they’re not a boot that can be re-soled, they are however an economy line work boot. I was happy to get 18 months out of mine before buying a new pair of boots. I was happy with the waterproofing, they had a very comfortable toe box and the “break-in” period was virtually none. I wore them on concrete and found them to be comfortable all day long. The sole wore down well before the leather had any issues. Now, I wear them to mow the yard. After these boots, I went to an American made boot that can be re-soled. I hope this helps someone.

Boots were on a huge discount being sold as used without box. The boots were in a generic box and the tags were removed but the boots were a 100% brand new with no blemishes. I love the barn yard leather keen uses. The leather holds up extremely well. In fact, they are the only boots I have ever found that I can get over a year out of. My last pair of Timberland Boondocks didn’t hardly have soles left after about 4 months. My last pair of Keen Pittsburgh’s lasted about 14 months. Still waterproof but the heels have been worn right off them. They have been retired to light yard work as I ring every last bit of life out of them. They are ridiculously comfortable and never caused foot fatigue after 12-14hr shifts.

These are in no way water proof from my experience. I drive a concrete mixer and need to spray mud off my boots after almost every delivery. I spray the tops, sides and soles with a low pressure hose similar to what you have at your home. These boots started soaking thru on the 3rd day. I use a boot dryer daily to manage any wetness mostly, from sweatting during the day, but needed the extra drying due to water penetration. The inside tops of the boot absorbed water like crazy and then the sides became saturated. My feet started getting cold from the floor AC vents and when I removed the boots the entire interior was wet except for the bottom. If you never get these boots near water they will probably work for you. They are not uncomfortable when dry

La calidad del calzado superó por mucho mi expectativa! Compré "soft toe y ancho normal" ya que las usaría como calzado diario, enviaron las botas con casquillo y doble ancho, si bien eran mi número la apariencia era exageradamente grandes; se devolvieron sin ningún problema pero al intentar volver a solicitar la compra original subió de precio. Excelente calidad!

Comfortable, light, and look amazing. Best boot I’ve worn.

I contacted Keen direct to confirm the boot size I would require, as they are not sold locally. I purchased on their recommendation, and they fit me perfectly. No wear in was needed. I slipped my foot into the most comfortable boot I have ever worn. Couldn’t be happier.

Best Boot I’ve ever owned. 10years of hard construction and still comfy. Needed a new pair for appearance. $well spent.

For the price I paid I am very happy.