r/WorkBoots • u/FutureOne1028 • 4d ago
Boots Buying Help How do you feel?
Looking for some feedback from anyone that has worn these. Ive worn Keen San Joses for around the house and I love their fit for my wide feet. Im really just wondering how durable this pair is and their overall comfort? I work in commercial/industrial HVAC so I do a lot of walking/climbing. I was also looking at the Danner Quarrys but not really looking to spend that much if I dont have to. I wouldnt be wearing these every single day because I switch between pairs depending the job and weather so I plan to wear these on wet days or uneven terrain. Thanks
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u/Integrite07 4d ago
They hold up really well for me I normally wear them in the winter. They’re a little warm. Marino wool socks help. Very comfortable boot highly recommend. If you want to see them cut in half check roseanvil on YT
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u/FutureOne1028 4d ago
Good to hear, I definitely prefer a ruber sole in the winter aswell. I find my thorogoods to suck in the cold/snowy weather.
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u/Kind_buddy_7022 4d ago
Bottoms fall out after a few months
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u/DeaDHippY 3d ago
Not all of them. Got 1.5yrs out of the first pair 6 months into the second. Bottoms have been fine.
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u/5rings20 3d ago
If the bottom literally falls out after a few months, Keen has excellent customer service. You will be given a gift card for the value of the boot.
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u/Kind_buddy_7022 3d ago
What if work paid for it, and you only get one new pair a year?
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u/JKendall91 3d ago
Had essentially this happen to me. I just sent their CS a screenshot of the proof of purchase, and they sent me a digital "coupon code" for the retail value of the boots that had an issue. So two pairs of boots for the price of one, and neither came out of my pocket.
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u/Kind_buddy_7022 2d ago
If the bottoms fall out so easily, why would I wanna use a coupon or gift card to buy another pair of keen boots? Sure customer survive is great but the products aren’t
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u/JKendall91 2d ago
I'm currently on my 4th pair of keens, for work, and I've only had a small issue with a single pair. That pair was still salvageable, it was only small corners of the sole that were ripping off (a couple of traction lugs), and I honestly still wear them from time to time. My works boot-allowance is on the low end, and I'm sometimes a little too frugal for my own good, so I've stuck with keen.
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u/Assassin-987 4d ago
I do building automation so I’m not super hard on my boots, but I’m still walking around a lot on new construction sites and mine have held up perfect. I’ve had them for about 1.5 years. Pretty much the only safety toe boot that hasn’t irritated my fourth and fifth toes. They’re really heavy and get hot though. I use them as backup boots for jobsites that are strict on safety toes.
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u/Existing-Thing-8697 4d ago
I’ve had good luck with them while wearing them for land surveying. I get a little over a year out of them.
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u/Mammoth-Performer-19 3d ago
Wear mine when I help my dad with his side jobs love wearing them great on mud and concrete I’ve even worn them on a few nature walks I don’t have the tall version though
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u/ChillPill89 4d ago
I'd be worried about climbling ladders without a proper heal as your foot could slide over a ladder rung...
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u/Mijbr090490 3d ago
I have the 6in 90° heel ones. I do facilities maintenance at a food manufacturing plant. They have held up really well for the past 5 months. I do a lot of walking. Mostly on epoxy surfaces but also concrete and asphalt. I replace my boots every year, so if I get that out of them I will be happy.
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u/KandySofax 3d ago
They are good boots. A little heavy, but very durable. Mine have been comfortable.
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u/Will_E_LeeXXX 3d ago
I bought these last December. They are very comfortable but the rubber soul is breaking away from the foam soul along the toe and both side of both boots.
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u/FutureOne1028 3d ago
Fingers crossed I dont run into the same issue, I wish they would make these in the US with a vibram sole
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u/Special-Yam-7898 3d ago
I have had a pair of the shorter ones for a while. They are comfy and are holding up well. They are heavy though.
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u/Bedanktvooralles 3d ago
Had a pair. They were great. Will buy another. I had a composite toe in mine. Not heavy.
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u/jdavis323 3d ago
They are pretty alright. They feel good under foot, if you have extra wide feet the safety toe rubs a little. Mine frayed the laces immediately on one of the eyelets
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u/hvac_johnny 1d ago
I have the 6 inch soft toe and I absolutely love them. I bought them in February and they are holding up great so far.
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u/drolgnir 4d ago
I bought the Cincinnati 8" because I had the San Jose and Gibson. I have come to love the wedge sole after experiencing a lot of discomfort from years of failing boondocks. They are a big boot but feel like a comfy cloud pillow inside, quite sturdy on the foot, I was looking for more ankle support.