KEEN Utility Cincinnati, Men's Belgian/Sandshell Comp Toe Work Boot Review

This is a very comfortable work boot. I put about 4 miles each day at work in these boots and they are the most comfortable boots I have ever had. I definitely would recommend these boots. Also used the try before you buy option when I purchased them

These boots are by far the best I've tried. I am a leader in a fast paced production plant so I'm running around constantly on concrete. These boots provide comfort and stability. The soft interior and the slight stretch of the ankle support is just what I needed. The flat sole is perfect for the concrete floors at my job. The leather is very high quality. I can stretch it a bit to fit my feet, but it is very strong.As far as longevity, time will tell, but all of our maintenance crew stand by these boots. (that says a lot)

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

Comfortable with heavy duty protection and safety. It allows me to perform at a high level no matter the elements. Oh and they look damn cool on me!😉

This is my 3rd pair and I have to say that they are the longest lasting sole I've ever worn. Not to mention how comfortable they are once fully "broken in." The soles are almost always the first thing to fail on any boots I choose. I've had Red Wing, Timberland pro, Irish Setter, Wolverine, Thoroughgood, Ariat, Hoffman, etc. (Hoffman is extremely durable, but also extremely uncomfortable and take forever to "break-in.") Hopefully the don't get discontinued anytime soon as I still have 15-20 years left in the field lol

Bought these for the comp toe and wide toe box. This is my first pair of keens and I’m a fan. Wore them during my 12.5 hour shifts, where I was crouched, kneeling or on my feet the whole time. Only complaint is that my feet were sweating a little more than I was expecting. Fit is good, I wear 11.5 in my sneakers and got these in the same 11.5.

Honestly amazing boots very comfy and easy to work in but after 3 months of regular work in them the soles are starting to chip apart and come off. Pretty disappointed for the price and the durability being so bad.

Having worn these quite a bit since I purchased them, I’d say these Keen’s are decent boots but they have issues.Pros:I think they look great and the treads provide decent traction and are fairly nonslip. They are comfortable to stand in and my feet never felt fatigued at the end of the day. carbon fiber toe holds up to impacts well and your toes aren’t frozen at the end of the day like with steel toed boots.Cons:The fact the way they are stitched together makes the edges of the tongue dig into your ankle is my major gripe. It’s not exactly painful just annoying.Mine started to develop a squeak while walking which basically went away after applying a copious amount of gold bond to the underside of the insole.They are fairly heavy which can be an issue if you are moving around a lot or climbing up/down ladders all day.Finally, I wish there was just a little more room in the toe box to account for the carbon fiber toe.