Customer Reviews KEEN Utility San Jose 6" (Alloy Toe)
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Customer Fit Survey:
79%"Felt true to size"
86%"Felt true to width"
93%"Moderate arch support"
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Love these boots for the comfort and the style but they say waterproof and they are 100% not! I work a trade and am outside all day. When it rains my feet get soaked! I wear full rain gear but these boots just don’t cut it and there is nothing worse then wet feet. Even when just splashed with water they get wet and the leather holds the water for a long time. Today marks the second day post rain and they are still damp. Would not buy again just because of this. If you don’t mind wet feet then these might be the boots for you.
Ashlee, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable boots, true size no break in period. Boots are not waterproof
Can, Zappos Customer,
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I wear a 9.5 and ordered my size. The boots felt a full size larger. The look is super cute! However, for me where the steel toe begins was at the bend in my foot, and felt like it would irritate my foot if I wore them all day. I am sad to return them because I love the way they look
I'd also recommend:
Bates
Theresa, Zappos Customer,
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I'm very pleased with these boots. I bought them for doing hard core yard work and for traipsing around in the Arkansas swamp. The fit was perfect. They might be a little wide for somebody with a narrow foot, however. But they're perfect for me. They have been comfortable from the moment I first put them on. No breaking in required. Great work boot... and really kind of stylish, for a work boot. It wouldn't be out of the question to throw these on (all cleaned up, of course) with a Maxie dress for a little bohemian look.
I'd also recommend:
Keen, Born, Sorel
Tracy, Zappos Customer,
3 found this review helpful.
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These boots look beautifully made, but the composite toe was too uncomfortable to wear for long.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I liked its design and color, but it wasn't comfortable to wear for work: 1) the structure of the sole makes my feet very tired and painful after a long hour of walking at work, 2) slippery on the floor inside, and 3) wearing the shoes with cushioned socks is quite difficult to wear without widely opening to the end.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall very disappointing. Its style and color are very good, but its quality and comfort are not good. In particular, after wearing the shoes for a couple of months, my socks got dyed brown, and it is getting worse day by day. In addition, its inside soles are not comfortable, so my feet get tired more than wearing other shoes, and the bottom soles are slippery in the winter and even on the floors inside.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Toe box very roomy, leather is soft so it won’t take long to break this boots in!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Felt very heavy compared to my Carolina’s. They are a nice boot and look well made. Love the sole but, I’ll have to return because of the weight.
I'd also recommend:
Carolina
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Rubs on the ankle
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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First, great looking, retro feel for a work boot. Really like the leather. Haven’t worn it in wet conditions yet so can’t speak to that. The fit is a bit wide in the toe box (M width here and I’ve purchased W boots in the past) but fits properly in the heel, no worries about chafing and I can wear a thicker sock. I’ll need to purchase an insert as there is insufficient arch support for my foot. I feel a bit like I’m leaning back. Fortunately for me, my outdoor work involves walking and standing for only brief periods, so I won’t be uncomfortable. Overall, nice style, average fit for an online order, and hoping it’s water resistant.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Love these boots! For a safety-toe, they are extremely comfortable and light. I am in-between a wide and regular width depending on the brand, but I ordered the wide for a little extra space with the safety toe. They fit perfectly!
TC, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
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True size, very comfortable no break in period. The boots are not waterproof
Can, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
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These boots are so cute and seem to be very well made. I took the reviewers suggestions and ordered half a size down. They were way too small. Returned and will order my actual size.
Fanchon S,
0 found this review helpful.
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Comfortable right out of the box and perfect for my work environment.
Shelbourne R,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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So pleased to find a comfortable work boot in ladies size! Also bonus to find a wide with a safety toe. My feet thank you!
Adri B,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I purchased the soft-toe version of these last year and absolutely love them. They were comfortable immediately out of the box and handled the farm quite well. This year we were required to wear safety-toed boots and so I purchased the same boots with the aluminum toe. The safety-toe version have a gum sole layer whereas the soft-toe version do not. After one week of wearing them IN THE OFF SEASON, the gum sole started peeling off. I had just got them and couldn't be bothered to try and return them, hoping some Shoe Goo would solve the problem. It did for a little while. After the season was up and running though, the gum soles started peeling again and yesterday it peeled half way down on one boot and quarter of the way down on the other. These are $160 boots. They should last longer than 3 months.
EM,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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As someone who has been working in a manufacturing environment for 3 years now, these are the most comfortable boot I have found on the market. However, a portion of the sole below the toe box fell off on the left shoe two week after buying.
Looks like little to no adhesive was applied to the area which is why the sole fell off. Luckily, I was able to superglue the sole back on and have no issues since.
I'm not the type to make reviews, but as someone who is an engineer on a manufacturing production line, I would like to be informed of any product defects that make it to the customer.
Aubrei J,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I've worn Keen shoes for over 20 years. These look & feel great. The treads last forever unlike many similar styles made by other companies but the rest falls apart too fast. I've tried three pair but sadly they're just not made for construction.
Jen,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I work in construction, plastering/ stucco field! These boots are super comfortable to wear throughout the day, and Ive never came home with tired feet! Sometimes I even forget to change shoes when Im done with my work day. Thats how comfy they are! The leather is super durable, super soft in the inside of the shoe, and they are wide enough for my chubby foot! The laces are just the right length for me, and they are really great in all weather conditions! Thank you #keen for designing a great work boot for women!!
Sara L,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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On week 3 wearing them 6 days a week. I think they are just now getting broke in.
Bonnie B,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These are still in great shape after wearing them every day for the last year. They work well in water I can stand in 2-3 inches without getting my socks wet
Elizabeth,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Im pretty disappointed in these. They arent the most comfortable boots Ive ever worn, but they aren't the least comfortable, either. The insoles are junk. Ive owned many keen boots in my time, and never had to replace the insoles so fast as i have on these. No support, whatsoever. Theres a decorative seem on the ankle of the boot. It rubs and causes blisters. Moleskin to the rescue. A consumer shouldn't have to add or modify to a boot in this price range to have proper pain free support. However, once I did, I was happy with the boot for about two months. The sole on the left boot began separating from the boot at the toe and heel. Not only that, but theyre pulling the midsole as they separate, leaving holes in the bottom of the shoe. Water seeps between the sole and midsole and now up into the footbed through the holes. Dont waste your time or money.
Jen,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I really wanted this work boot. It ran true to size but I didnt have enough toe room so the toe part wasnt comfortable. I had read that in a review and I see what they were talking about. Cant really wiggle your toes. I returned them and ordered the Soft Toe and still the same problem. Ill be returning them as well. I really hate they didnt work out for me cause they are a good looking boot s.
Lady L,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I bought these a month or two ago. I wear them about 3 times per week and I love them. Unfortunately the bottom tan sole and the white sole are already separating at the toe!!! I am surprised because I wear these for relatively light duty. This breaks me because I love the boots.
Brittany,
0 found this review helpful.