Customer Reviews KEEN Utility Red Hook Mid Waterproof (Comp Toe)

One of the better boots I've worn. It seemed about half a size off though. I can't wear them ALL day due to that.

About a half size small on length, width was good. Very Little arch support with stock inserts.

Fit ok

The shoe are true to fit and feel very comfortable wearing them. Plus they are waterproof which a plus in my line of work. Feel great wearing them. Will buy again when these are done.

Rubbed a bit on heal, but overall comfortable and fit well.

Overall, the fit seemed fine but I didn’t like how tall the toe box was with the composite toe. I tried them on and returned them and kept the Timberland Pro Reaxion boots that I purchased at the same time.

I didn’t like the outer sole. More like a tennis shoe. I would like boots!

Feels like a cheaply made boot without any cushion or support at all.

I'm actually really disappointed to have to return these because I usually have really good luck with Keen work boots, and specifically the safety toe boots (this would have been my 4th pair). I only wore them for one work day, for most of which I was sitting. I can't say they didn't fit, because they were the right size and I was able to get them on and off ok, the fit was definitely the issue. The heels were very slippy in both boots, rubbing against the back of my heel and ankle no matter how I adjusted the laces, and the left toe cap, in particular was pinching/rubbing on my pinkie toe when I walked as well. I also need good arch support, and good forefoot cushion. With literally all my non-Keen work shoes I immediately replace the insoles because the ones they come with are less supportive than cardboard. In the past, with Keen I have been able to use the manufacturer insole, but the midsole on these was so hard, and the arch so low, that I replaced the insole with the ones I buy for all my other shoes in order to help with that. Unfortunately, it was still not enough. Today was an easy day, with far less walking than I would normally do, but I can tell from what I did do today that a full day of my regular workload in these would, sadly, end with blisters and tears. For someone who doesn't have a high instep like I do, or need a lot of squish under the ball of their foot (because of neuromas between my 2nd and 3rd toes in both feet) these might work better. Unfortunately, they are not for me.

For pro long standing and walking would not recommend these shoes.. You need soft sole and comfort, these can be a little heavy and tiredness due to the bulkness of the shoe..

I think these shoes may have an engineering defect, considering what some may consider the brand's reputation and that the cost may be indicative of their durability. At least the left shoe upper right hook, through which the shoelace passes, has snapped off, and now the shoe is not completely laceable. It is made of plastic. I have worn this shoe for approximately 40 hours a week for 6 months. Some other shoe companies would use a metal hook in this application. Because this issue renders the shoe incompletely laceable, it is my opinion it should receive the lowest rating, while besides this point I would have given it 3 or 4 stars. It is a rigid and durable boot otherwise, although not extremely comfortable.