KEEN Utility Men's Braddock Mid Height Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boot

I am one of many out there who love Keen footwear. I own a pair of these that I have had for about a year now and have loved them since I first tried them on. Very comfortable for all day wear, if so desired. They look good (I own the Gargoyle/? color option) and I've never regretted buying these, unlike some other brands I've owned over the years. I just ordered a second pair because through no fault of Keens, I wore these shoes for chores I shouldn't have (like painting, cement work, etc.) and over time they just began to look a little unsightly. So I decided since I can afford another pair, I'll just buy a new pair for everyday wear and keep the old pair for "dirty work" and try to keep the new ones looking good.This particular style does run a bit small, as many others have also mentioned, but no biggie, just up a size and all is well. After all, what's in a number anyway? I've yet to find a shoe company that every one of their styles fit my "measured" size, so no deduction for that. I just wish shoe companies would continue the half sizes beyond size 12. I'm generally about a size 12, but some shoes I can actually wear an 11.5 and others I need a 13, as with this shoe. Note to shoe companies: why not sell shoes individually, so people like me who have slightly different size left and right feet (not uncommon,by the way) can buy the exact size for each foot and those of us with "bid hands and big feet" can buy, for example, a 12.5 left shoe and 13 right shoe. Awesome Idea! Set yourself apart from the crowd! just send me my royalty checks when you see how well this idea works for you. :~)Now some people might think that these shoes are expensive, and others won't. But one thing I've learned over the years, with a lot of things we spend our hard earned money on, the age old saying "Good ain't cheap and cheap ain't good" is so true. And with these it's money well spent!Bottom line is these are a great steel toe shoes, and are MADE IN THE USA to boot! And if for some bizzare reason you don't like the insole, just buy a custom (third party) set of insoles and you're golden! But for most people, they will be perfect right out of the box.

The first pair was bought in early 2019. Its now dec 2022. It took years to wear threw the sole and a good half in of solid rubber was walked off. The final straw was steel stairs that had sharp treads from being peirced for traction. (Temporary staging, 6 stories worth of stairs, on a 8 story tall unit to my work location in the building) this took the worn out sole and made a tear, mind you, this is after a few years of solid use. I would of shortly word threw anyway so its no fault to the boot or keen. I absoutley love these boots. As a heavy construction worker, I have not found a better pair in 20 years of my trade. I've tried everything from 350 dollar usa made logger boots to the cheapest ones you can get for 20 bucks at walle mart.Tldr. These boots have been reliable, fantastic and comfortable for someone with heel spur and falling arches. I did use insoles, but regardless have been so impressed I will be buying 2 more pairs this year to make sure the next 10 years, I have my boots.Thank you keen for the American built utility hikers with hard toe and good shank 1kv rated bad ass boots 👢 KEEN Utility Men's Braddock

Best overall work boots I have worn in my 40 years of needing steel toed footwear! Comfortable and waterproof as advertised; good treads that grip, but will not cause a trip. This is my second pair -the first pair lasted for 1 year and 8 months of constant use. I would still be wearing them if it were not for the broken fabric eyelets (the reason I won't give them 5 stars). The original set of laces wore out too soon, so I purchased a rugged set of paracord laces (from Amazon). Those laces have performed well - perhaps TOO well, as I suspect they may have "sawed through" the eyelets. I had broken 4 eyelets by the time I ordered new boots. Keen would do well to address that issue. I am considering taking the old pair to a local cobbler for a fix, as they still have some good life left in them.I agree with previous posters that the sizing tends to run about 1/2 size small (I bought 10-1/2; typically wear 10's.)Last, but not least, is that these boots are assembled in the USA and are competitively priced.

The boots are wonderful, but they run small compared to other KEEN boots. I normally wear a size 10D, but in these, I needed an 11D.