KEEN UtilityMen's Pittsburgh 6" Leather Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boot

I waited for a few months to write a review. I am prior military and familiar with boots. This is a great boot. I work in shipyards and around welding, painting and mechanical work. These boots are holding up VERY well. If you like the feel of a wide Keen hiking boot then, you will love theses boots!

Nice well made comfortable boot. I have wide foot and hard to find any comfortable boots. I only buy Keen's brand and they fit true to the size. This boot is little heavy because of the steel toe but very comfortable all day.

...Really.Not the best in wet environment.

The most comfortable boot ever worn

I bought these boots because nearly everyone at my workplace wears Keen boots. They were all fairly positive about the comfort and durability at the Keen's price point. I don't live that far from Portland and the Keen Garage, so it was easy to go take a look at all the different models. In the past, I've primarily worn Danners. However, I can't justify the price on what a new pair of comparable Danner boots cost, nor do I care for the quality of the previous two pairs of Danners that I've purchased. That being said, here's my experience with this specific Keen boot.The boots took 3 weeks to start to really break in. This is longer than any other boot that I have ever purchased, after 20+ years of buying work boots. I do not care for the material at the opening of the boot. In my opinion, the material at the top of the boot is too high, it digs into the back of my leg. Even after the 3 weeks that the foot of the boot took to break in, the upper heel still is fairly stiff and digs in a bit. Not at all comfortable. However, I must admit that I usually buy an 8" boot and am not used to more of a 6" boot height. So maybe it's just me. I know some of the other styles have a lower, more scalloped, back material to them.The lacing system on the boots is one of the best I've ever had. Easiest to lace up in the morning and stay tight all day long. This will be a mandatory item on any future boot purchase as I now wonder why I ever bought boots that don't lace this easy and stay this tight all day long. And the tongue of the boot stays where it should. I've had some boots in the past that the tongue always slides to one side no matter what you do.The steel toe is barely noticeable. I've been walking around in the cold and over a foot of snow the last week. It does get slightly colder than a non-steel toe boot. But my feet run hot most of the time anyway, so barely noticeable to me. Some of my coworkers mentioned that they can feel the cold from the steel toe.One thing I would change is I wish I had gone with a more flat sole. It's what I'm used to with the Danners that I have purchased in the past. But, I'm all and all pretty satisfied with the boot. I paid quite a bit lower than what the local Keen store would sell them to me. I tried on a regular width 14 at the Keen store and thought they would be alright, but there was just enough rub with the front of the boot that I decided to buy the 2E from Amazon. The Keen store did not have a 15 to try on, so I went with what I thought would work best. Usually I wear a 15 in running shoes, but it all depends on brand and style. My feet aren't killing me at the end of the day with these. Overall a good buy if you can get them at or under the $150 price point.I would ultimately give these boots 3.5 stars. The main reason they went to a 4 star was because of Amazon's awesome customer service. I noticed this morning that the heel in the right boot is sucking air and water giving that squish sound when I walk. If you've ever had a pair of shoes/boots do this, you know what I'm talking about and how annoying it is. I logged into my Amazon account and submitted a replacement request. They processed it and have a replacement pair on the way, free of charge. Submitted today, Wednesday, and they will be here on Friday. Amazon to the rescue.I may or may not buy another pair of Keen's for work boots. I might try a pair of Timberland or Red Wing next time.

very good super comfortable

I will never own any other light weight work boot or hiking boot. The ONLY thing I would want them to change is add arch support. I forgot to hit send after writing the first sentences.Update about 4-6 weeks later. I’m becoming very disappointed in these. As you can see in the pic, the tongue is basically folding in half. My other keens I wear for work I put through hell and no issues. These it’s like they’re trying to pull forward and out and it’s very uncomfortable. But like any other pair of shoes once you wear them out, that’s it for returning

Worked in these boots for a year. Very durable and my feet do not hurt at the end of the day. I work in all kinds of conditions and mostly outside on rough terrain and concrete. Walking in the boots for miles are better than walking shoes and the waterproofing is just right for small puddles.The only downside to this boot is they are not as wide as typically a keens boot would be. They can get tight on days where your feet swell a little right near the toes where they meet the foot. On those days these boots might be a bit challenging if you are having a wider foot like myself. I wear a 10.5w and they are as long as they should be but not quite as wide as you might expect. They remind me of the Mt. Vernon boot when it comes to width.

These complete my work outfit that turns my wifes crank. She gets really revved up when I put these suckers on. My only complaint is why aren’t they CSA approved if they are being sold in Canada?

This is the third or fourth time I have purchased these boots. I have always been pleased with the comfort of these particular boots, however this time the right foot fits smaller than it has in the past, and is unusable by me. I am past the return window and stuck with a $300 pair of boots I can't wear. I'll be looking for another brand.

Pour un ami

Good value, good fit, the previous pair lasted 4 years.

These boots have been coated in mud for weeks now. At the end of the week I pressure wash them, throw them in the washing machine and they’re just about back to new. Great quality and value. I’m hooked.