KEEN UtilityMen's Cincinnati 6" Composite Toe Waterproof Wedge Work BootsLeather Working Group

Being a Welding Inspector on sites and shops the terrain I face is as varied as it can be, one week I'm in the middle of nowhere Arizona in a mine; the next I'm in Pittsburgh in a fab shop. I need a boot that will perform but on top of that, be super comfortable. As a Cubbies fan I hate to admit that anything named after Cincinnati is worth anything, but these boots, as soon as I put them on I just knew. Yes, they are a bit on the heavier side but I'd trade a little weight for a whole lot of comfort.I've worn Keen for years, have tons of pairs of their shoes and sandals (one pair of the Newport sandles I had lasted over 10 years). So I knew they would fit my foot. Nice open toe box and the size is my usual 11.5 (normally wear a 12 in everything else). These aren't my usual work boots, but I can say, I won't wear anything else now.Coming up through the welding trade I Irish Setter western style boots because of sparks and grinding dust, but now that I'm older and my job is different I can wear laced boots again without going through a pair of laces every few weeks.Yes, these are heavier than the usual boot I'd wear, but I feel planted and the boot feels sturdy. Being that I don't "beat on" my boots like I used to, they should last longer than my usual boots.My usual knee and back pain is gone wearing these. My joints almost breathed a sigh of relief when I put them on. As another review described, they do look like "Herman Munster" boots, but screw it, they're super comfortable. Herman was a welder, so yeah, he knew what was up.Anyway, I'll update this at 6 months and a year to see where they stand as far as durability.

My husband goes through work boots like crazy usually. He has had these for 6 months and they are still holding up. He has replaced the insoles but the outter soles are still real nice. The leather has held up well too. They get dusty, muddy, stands in water and they are still in great shape. Definitely will purchase for him again.

Great boots. High quality. good support. the composite toe offers good protection. I like that the wedge sole on this particular model has more tread than most flat wedge soles. They have a nice generous toe box that allows me to wear heavier socks in the winter. I wear a 11.5 in most shoes and thats what I wear in these. They come with good removable insoles. I find the waterproofing to be good. The leather is good quality, and they seem to age well. I have bought the Cincinnati model 3 times in different variations and will probably buy them again.

This is probably one of the most comfortable work boots I have ever owned. I just learn about wide toe boxes. This was one of the recommended composite toe boots. I was pleasantly surprised that I did not need to break these in too much. It took maybe a couple of days not weeks like the others I have used. They are very well constructed. I have owned them for about 2 months now using them for 5-6 days a week, I will probably buy another set once these need to be retired.

My husband is very hard on his shoes and boots. He drives a truck for a living making deliveries all day of heavy material jumping in and out of the truck and these are the only boots that have held up for him. They are nice looking and wear evenly. This is our second time purchasing them and will definitely again.

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I'll give 3 stars for now, been wearing for 2 weeks so maybe not broken in enough. Even though I went up a half size and got the wides, the toe box is just too snug against my big toes, especially my right which is a slightly wider foot under my weight. Pinky toe outside the composite toe. Need to make a 3E or 4E so I can get my real length. The leather on the toe got sliced on a pallet day one. Sole seems hard, but maybe needs time. Other than that, they're ok so far.

I retired my Braddocks for the Cincinnatis. One week in. Time will tell. These are my third Keens in a row, so that's my reference. I only wear my boots--rare exceptions for some ancient slip-on Skechers for Sunday lounging. I work in an industrial shop on concrete floors where safety-toe boots are required. Here are my impressions so far:Fit-- My Braddocks were standard width, but reading reviews of the Cincinnatis compelled me to order them wide in the same size, and I'm glad I did. I feel like they are about the same width! I would advise anyone on the fence to go with wide and swap 'em out if needed.Feel-- These boots were comfortable from the beginning with only a little minor break-in, particularly between the tongue and the upper, which settled in by the end of the second workday. I read about issues that other purchasers experienced, like inconsistencies in dimensions between left and right or general defects that led to early failure, and I haven't found any of these deal-breakers. They go on and off easily enough without yanking the heel loop, but I do have to untie and tie them (gasp!), unlike the Braddocks where I was able to pull the laces off of the four hooks (these have two) and slip them right off, and quickly re-hook the laces without retying.Sole-- The tread being consistent and flat from stem to stern has been a plus for me. I have neurological balance issues and they feel firmly planted where I put them compared to the Braddocks, which have a big arch gap. The soles extend 1/4" past the uppers, but I haven't found myself catching them on stairs or anything like that. I was hesitant about the light-colored layer of the sole, and I think this will be a problem, but nothing a little oxy-clean and elbow grease can't check. I encounter a lot more grease and grime than your average fella but a quick wipe-down a couple of days ago brightened them right back up--that is to say, they're not soaking up the filth. The Braddock uppers are still in good shape but the sole disintegrated prematurely. My hope is that the uppers of these are just as resilient, but that these sole materials can keep it together.Function-- I had them submerged in water up to the fifth eyelet for about 3 minutes with zero intrusion, and after a quick wipe with a rag there wasn't any leather damage. As for breathability, I think things might be a smidge swampier than the Braddocks but it could be observer bias. We're bone-dry compared to other brands. I had to move a heavy desk, and with the full edge weight of ~150 lbs on the toe as I shimmied it I felt no flex and there was no damage to the upper. I haven't attempted to electrocute myself lately, but I don't think these are rated for that anyway. Walking feels great with no shifting or rubbing, and my feet are no less handsome (ain't sayin' much) when I shuck my standard athletic socks at night.Final thoughts-- Compared to other brands I have worn over the years including RedWings, Dr. Martens, Asolo, Caterpillar/Wolverine, Timberland and others, Keen boots have been the most comfortable and lightest, but not necessarily the longest-wearing. Who wants uncomfortable boots that last forever? These feel and work like the other two Keen models I have vanquished, and their looks might be stylistically appropriate for a wider variety of social activities. The wife doesn't hate them, and that's high praise! Keen purports to have a generous return/exchange window and warranty policy, but I have been fortunate enough to avoid testing these despite my best efforts. For this third round, I am heading in feeling pretty confident that these boots will meet or beat the Braddocks.I am hesitant to rate that fifth star for these reasons:1. Two lace hooks instead of four increases boot time; possibly significant in a tactical or emergency scenario2. Light-colored mid-sole layer requires cleaning3. Standard-width Braddock owners might need wide-width Cincinnatis4. Unfortunate outcomes for other reviewers