Honest review KEEN San Jose 6” wedge work boot
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- I was looking for a work boot that didn’t break the bank, was going to last, be comfortable all day, and of course look good.
I think these boots are the most comfortable yet durable boot that you can buy for the price. There are more durable boots that are less comfortable, and comfortable boots that are less durable. I searched high and wide for a boot that fit both needs the best that I could find.
I work as a landscaper, doing everything from property maintenance to full garden tear downs and installs. I do a lot of work on the ground on my knees and on ladders.
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I have those Keen boots with the Aluminum toe and absolutely love them. They are by far the most comfortable boots I’ve ever wore. I think that maybe the Canadian version may be a little different. The Vinyl parts you mentioned are Real Leather on mine. I always keep a New pair in a box ready to go and around 6-8 months I change to the new boots. My old pair usually become my casual wear boots after a clean up. By far the Most comfortable OUT OF THE BOX BOOTS I’ve ever wore. I will continue to wear these boots because they have never let me down and my Feet never get sore or over heated.. During the winter months I just wear a thicker warmer work sock and my feet are just as comfortable. Cheers 🇨🇦
How long did they last ? I just got a pair yesterday, Im a Industrial Mechanic and need durable boots
Hola, habrá diferencia entre las San José y las Cincinati Keen?
@@itzprozack how have you liked yours?
Just ordered these an hour ago. I have such high hopes for these that they aren’t super heavy and bulky like my new brunt ohmans I’m sending back.
I bought those exact ones, lightest boots I have ever owned, felt like a sneaker, the only thing for me at first was the digging in my left ankle bone, and noticed there wasn't enough ankle support after everything had broken in, as a welder in a shop standing on concrete flooring all day they definitely were comfortable.
I changed how I laced the upper 3 eyelets and where they tied to fix that
These are so light and comfortable, right out of the box. I wore them to the snow on my first wear and walking on ice and snow they gripped quite well while others were slipping around. With a wool sock they were just great warmth-wise in 20-30 degree weather. My only concern was durability as they are so soft and comfortable.
I should add that I sized one half size down. I wear an 11.5 and the 11 fit best. The toe box is really roomy.
@@huntingtonharvey same very important detail I sized down 1/2 size with plenty of room
@huntingtonharvey, i get these aren't "barefoot" shoes/boots. But by roomy, do you mean that they allow space laterally or youre just not slamming youre toe into the front of the boot?
@@brandenhylton8272 I have a wide bone structure in my foot so no lateral or toe touch. If I went to my sneaker shoe size I'd feel like a clown
@@brandenhylton8272 Overall volume, width and height, in the toe box (I don’t have really wide feet though).
Snagged a pair for $29 because the local sportsman’s had them for an extra 75% off clearance pricing!! I’m also a 9.5 and went down to 9 for best sizing!
With the aluminum toe or soft toe?
Got the darker color and thought they were so amazing i bought a second pair encase the discontinued them. After 6 months of medium use the soles cracked where the ball of your foot is located. Was unexpected. Usually cheap boots will crack on the top. Keen refunded me and I got something else from them. I wish they lasted longer due to them needing no breaking in. Hopefully they will resolve this issue in the future.
Wish I would have contacted them. Mine cracked immediately and hurt my feet so bad. I'll stick with Carolinas or thorogoods
Thanks for the review. I enjoyed the video.
Just worked my first day in the aluminum toed version, just grouting a shower and moving some material so not too hard on them. Felt really good and I love the wider toe portion. I’ll need to waterproof them and add some toe goo to prevent the leather wearing, but they’re exactly what I was looking for.
I’m a union tile guy and I just ordered a pair of them , wanted something light for a change. How do they seem to be holding up 5 months later ?
@@brettrogers5759 they’re doing great, I’m sure you’ll like them.
How wide is the toe? I primarily wear "barefoot" style footwear and my toes no longer like being in symmetrical shoes.
@@brandenhylton8272 wider than average, but it may still be a little small if you’re wearing those most of the time.
I have these and they are so damn comfortable straight out of the box
I had the aluminum toe. They were extremely comfortable.
Not there most heavy duty but. They held up pretty good too considering.
Thanks for the clear and concise review, I am definitely getting a pair for the summer also here in southern California
I work indoors running a Mann Rolland Web press 60" we work 12 hour shifts, I bought these keens about 3 months ago. Break in was minimal, comfort high and the toe Box lets my wide foot spread out. Also because of the toe box design I don't get holes in my sox at the Big toe like I have with all other steel toe boots. The ankle on them is a little big so I have to sinch the shoe laces tight at the ankle. I like them, but if you work outdoors skip these boots they have little to no traction for outdoor use.
Great comparison video! Thank you for know what talking about! I'm also a landscaper in SoCal!
I have owned KEERN shoes. 4 pair. When you find a problem, good luck with their customer service dept. Cured me.
I just bought the aluminum toe ginger bread color. Got them for 140. Hope they hold up. They come with a 1 year warranty that's a plus. I usually buy boots every year.
How’d you’d get them for $140?
How well do you like them?
My Wolverine boots are awesome comfy out the box and are water proof but boy are they hot. I live so far down Texas it's almost Mexico and when I wear them my feet feel like they are in a oven.
These boots are comfortable but after 17 days of work I have to return them due to one of the tongues coming apart, not too happy considering they are $180, everything is made poorly now aways
the keen boots are made by robots! = junk!
my keen soles lasted over 3 years compared to my little over a year red wig soles. red wing has better stitching but those keen soles last a good long while.
Those keens boots are made for warehouse work,
thanks friend, good review
Awesome comfort boots .
I go through a pair of those wolverine boots every 6 months. The front toe sole area just peels away
Do you Know if these are good for people with plantar fasciitis?
How is the sizing vs the black carhartt mock toe you have? I wear the brown carhartt 6” mock toe and love them, but as you said the sole wears out WAY too fast! Thanks!!
I went a half size down from my normal shoe size! The toe box is nice and roomy and they have formed really well to my foot! Hope this helps!
I wear 9in half and went 10 in a half. they were the same size has my Magnum
I sent mine back. They were way too big. The soles are not the grippiest. They were comfy but I wouldn't recommend them for outdoor wet muddy slippery surfaces.
They are definitely not made for that environment. The wedge sole is meant for hard flat surfaces. The flat sole spreads your weight across the length and width of the bottom of the sole. Notice how most boots have a gap in the arch of your foot well that just decreases the surface area and makes it harder on your feet on a flat surface but better for an environment like you had them in
Hola, Hay muchas diferencias entre este modelo "San José" y las Cincinati Keen?
Are those full grain leather?
Some folks have written in reviews about the sole coming apart. Have you noticed any issues like that?
I've had mine for almost two years. Sole and midsole still look pretty solid still.
What color is that
They blow out seems in 8 months, just from working in my garden.
Comfortable, but toast in less than a year. Waste of $ 150 bucks
Que precio Una bota
What color is that ?
This is the Gingerbread/Off White 😎
@@carharttking thank you ! Great looking color
How are these on weight do they feel heavy when walking
I was actually surprised how light the feel! Doesn’t feel like you are wearing boots all day. One of the reasons I chose these over something beefier
Do you have any similar recommendations?
I’ve been looking at the Keen Cincinnati’s. I absolutely love crepe soles. And to have a crepe sole with an aggressive bottom I think is awesome.
Hey man how have these been holding up for you ? durability wise
Have been really great! The sole is lasting really well almost no wear, which is usually what wears out first on wedge soles. The leather is really soft so I have to lace them really tight, but they feel great after walking around a bit!
Their shit, the sole came after 1 week of use. Just from walking!! they did not get any water or dirt! I decided to buy these boots because I was going to be working inside for a couple of days and wanted to look "presentable" and didn't want to wear my redwings that look beat up. Walmart boot last longer than this piece of crap. Dont recommend
I would contact keen for a replacement. Even with $300 boots this does happen sometimes. I am sorry to hear that.
In my experience the sole is the best feature, soft but has a harder rubber on the outsole so that it last longer than a traditional moc toe boot. I wish the leather was thicker then they would be perfect.
@@carharttking I got them from Bass Pro Shop, do you think Keen will replace them.
Anyone have wide feet and these boots? How are they?
They're comfortable for wide feet, lots of room.
I hate mine because they so wide. I have narrownish feet an those like a swimming pool by the toe box
Keen's are cheaply made, throw away boots. If you calculate the cost per wear, better boots like Redwings, Nicks, and Whites are much less expensive overall. I've been wearing my tall Redwings for 18 years.
I agree that more expensive boots are a better investment. These boots are actually made very well for the price point compared to other similarly priced boots. Depending on the work you do, it might not be worth it to some people to spend almost $300 at once.
18 years!? Do they not collapse and wear out and get painfully or wear after that long? I’m not a boot guy so idk.
@@whatfreedom7 I can't imagine having a pair for 18 years even just standing in one spot for work, just walking back and forth to your car for 18 years one one pair of boots seems crazy.
Lmao nah your just stuck in your ways but you do you
Guy must be in a wheelchair or carried in hearse to have boots last 18 years...🤣
There is no such a thing as a "soft toe workboot"
Yes they do. I hate steel toe and work my balls off
Not really debatable. They most certainly exist
@jimmylarge1148 all over north America, all work boots are regulated to be ANSI/CSA approved, wich requires a steel/composite toe and sole
Made from China 😂😂
Captain obvious. In the video I weigh the pros and cons of buying more expensive boots. Some people want comfort over durability depending on your job. Do you know of any American made boots at this price point?
@@carharttking thorogood moc toes,Nick's ,whites
@@The40Glock1 those are all great boots. But all over $200. This video explains what you can get for $150.
@@carharttking understood nice review
@@The40Glock1 like how you proceed to list boots that cost almost twice as much 😂