Customer Reviews KEEN Austin

These were my first Zappos purchase and it was a good experience. The shoes were on sale and I ordered three pairs to try on. There was no fuss on returning the other two and the return was processed quickly. I bought these to have good quality walking shoes that were not sneakers. I needed something to handle more casual days at work, some outdoor activity, and travel. These fit the bill. I am flat footed and arch support has not been a problem. There was a little bit of break in time and they are not the most flexible pair of shoes that I have had, but there were no problems getting them on or off. When I first got them they felt too small and my feet would ache after a day. It turned out that the lacing was just too tight out of the box. Once I did a big loosing of the laces the problem went away. They are holding up great for work and outdoors. I just did a last minute cabin trip with some light hiking. For personal travel I am hoping these can be the only shoes that I need to take, as long as I do not need to get dressed up.

I've owned 4 pairs of the Keen Austin and they've always been wonderful shoes....but this latest version is trash. I don't know what they did to them but these are not the same shoes I've been buying for years.

Awesome shoes for those of us with wide feet. The boxy toe is really comfortable for walking. I wear these almost every day, and they look almost brand new after 6 months. I can also wear them with jeans, khakis, whatever. I'm currently on my third pair of Austins. I'm really hard on shoes, and they usually last me about a year. That kind of durability is unheard of with other shoes I've worn. On the bad side, they're not substantial enough to wear much in the winter, and are particularly ill-suited for snowy walks.

My husband has had 2 pairs of Keen Austin shoes previously, but the soles and interior of this new pair were instantly uncomfortable. So sad that Keen appears to have changed a great shoe into a poor design.

I just bought my third pair. The sole is comfortable and solid. I've had these on rocky trails and more typically on the street. They perform as well as any day hiking boot I've ever owned, and the weight is perfect for everyday. You get the boot comfort with a city look, which means that on the trail, it's not quite the fully and properly outfitted look. I walk at least three miles most days on asphalt or sidewalk. Foot and knee comfort is important to me. The toe protection is a great feature. This is my third pair.

I bought these shoe as I work in the construction industry and not always needing steel-toe boots, but wanted something that was durable and these are perfect. The toe cap keeps me from wrecking the front of the shoe when kneeling. I wear custom orthodics and they are thick and fit great. I wear between a 12 and 13 depending on the shoe - and with these I needed the 13. Great shoe highly recommended.

These are very comfortable shoes for doing a lot of walking.

I just ordered my 3rd pair of Keen Austin shoes. I have switched nearly all my shoe purchases to Keen products. I had been buying Mitphisto, Ecco, and Sperry Top Siders in addition to Keens. I have found all Keen models to be comfortable, durable, and a great value. The Austin is my favorite all around shoe. I have also purchased multiple Newport H2 sandals and two pair of Yogis. Also have the McKensie, the Targhee, and the Keen high-top that looks exactly like the Newport H2 but is actually a full shoe. I have had no problem with premature wear issues at all.

My husband really likes these shoes, they are very comfortable. Unfortunately the glue started to come apart where the sole meets the shoe a bit, just in the first couple weeks of wear! Hence only 4 stars.

Very comfortable but not so durable: with two consecutive pairs, the leather detached from the sole before the rest of the shoe had worn out, letting water in. However, there's no better option so I keep buying these, always hoping that they'll fix that flaw.

Great shoe for a great BIG foot...size 16 and not an easy foot to fit either. These Keens have a big toe box which my hubby needs for his curlicue toes. The gargoyle/neutral grey is a brownish/greyish color...nice looking and is a neutral color that will go with any color at all (not that he cares, but I do). We had to return and reorder because there was a crease in the structure of the toe box, but Zappos is so great when it comes to returns and the new pair is in route.

These shows are great. Sturdy, good-looking, and room for my toes. They're heavy, though. (And Zappos is terrific!)

Being from Austin, I thought it would be a great idea to buy the Keen Austin. Perfect for urban hiking, looks great and quite rugged. Took a while to break in but always comfortable, even when new. Especially wide through the toe area. They have a different look but so do I.

This is a great shoe. I could not be more pleased with this shoe, and of course, the outstanding service I've come to expect from Zappos. You will not be disappointed.

I bought these shoes because I have been having horrible heel pain and my keen sandals were the only shoes that were able to calm down the pain. The problem was that I needed a shoe for work so I bought these. I love them! Right out of the box I can tell they provide the support I need. Thank you Keens!

My husband bought his first pair of Keen Austin shoes over 5 years ago, and after 5 years, they started to fall apart from heavy use. He loved them so much he wanted the exact same thing, and I was so glad to find them.

We bought these for our son for Christmas. He was thrilled. He said they fit true to size and were very comfortable. He's on his feet a lot and needs a shoe that is comfortable but that makes a nice appearance. These are his favorite!

I bought these for my husband to replace an old pair of other Keens. Since these are his second generation of Keen shoes and he owns another pair of leather ones, it is obvious that he loves them. They are super comfortable and he loves the look.

Very comfortable and high quality. It's hard to find shoes for my wide feet but these fit! They've got a nice ugly round look similar to Sketchers, but feel more better built. Wish they weren't made in China.

Great shoes. It took a couple of days to break them in but they are very comfortable. They are dressy enough for work but look great on the weekends, too.

My husband loves these shoes. As soon as he put them on, he loved how comfortable they are. But mind you, he finds Wal-Mart sneakers comfortable as well. But, I, personally have purchased Keen shoes for me, and I am hard to fit, but I always find Keen to last and last. I would recommend them to everyone.

This is a great shoe for work and leisure. I spend the weekdays in the office and weekends at amusement parks. These shoes handle both with style. These shoes really grip wet pavement which is a nice feature. They also look very nice with a pair of khakis or jeans.

Austins are the only shoes my husband likes to wear away from work. They are perfect in his eyes! He's on his 3rd pair and the fit is consistent. They cup the heel nicely while providing arch support and ample room across the widest parts of the feet and in the toebox. He used to wear running shoes for all-day trips to Disneyland. Now he wears his Austins!

Typical excellent Keen quality. Very comfortable right out of the box. Not a dress shoe but OK for everyday causal.

A perfect fit direct from the box - literally put them on and wore them an entire day - and they felt great! Spiffy looking shoes that make a statement with jeans, but can also come off the bench and pinch hit on casual dress day at the office. I personally am a fan of the look of "wide" lacing across the tongue - and it gives the wearer a lot of options to snuggle up the fit. I also have Keen Targhees (they're terrific) - so ordered the Austin's in the same size - and that worked out fine. I'll soon order the black version of the Austin. Again, it's a comfortable shoe, yet stout and well-crafted. These Austins completely embarrass the Eastland casual shoes that they replaced -- sorry, Eastland. Superb transaction with Zappos! Go with the Austins - you won't regret it!