KEEN UtilityMen's Flint 2 Low Height Soft Toe Breathable Durable Construction Work Shoe

I work as a janitor at a gym with showers, a pool, sauna, and steam room. I am frequently getting my feet wet, so I needed shoes that were still comfortable and still breathable, while being somewhat water resistant. These are great, super comfortable, and I used the heck out of them but they lasted a full year, and I'm about to buy a second pair. They also don't leave a mark on wet floors that I just mopped.The thing that wore out first for me was the back of the heel. But it might be because I have a bad habit of pulling the shoes on and off without untying first. It still took almost a full year to happen.

I have never owned a pair of Keen work shoes but decided to purchase a pair when my sketchers wore out. I have had 3 pairs of the sketchers rilar work shoes and each lasted at least 2 years so i was hesitant to venture from them, but I did so any way for a change. At this point I am glad that I did the Keen shoes fit me well they are comfortable and required no break in. They seem to be well built. I will not know how well until I have them for a period of time, but at this point which I have had them a couple of months, they are holding up well. I have even purchase another pair of them, not in the steel toe version, to wear as my everyday shoe at home when working around the house and yard.

I tried this shoe 6 months ago and it was exactly what I needed being on my feet all day. I'm a big guy 350 and wear a 14EE. They are so comfortable I literally wear them almost everywhere everyday. I definitely would recommend to anybody looking for a sturdy comfortable work shoe or a nice shoe for just about anywhere.

I bought these to work in a kitchen. They are anti-slip, at least on freshly mopped floors, so that is a plus. They feel well made and are built to last, comfortable to wear and fit perfectly. My only complaint is the squeak when you walk. Not a reason to return, but does drive me nuts. I'll get over it.

I have been wearing KEEN footwear for about 15yrs now and my newest pair are from their Utility Line. While my favorite pair will always be my Keen Austin's as they're great for casual Friday's and most all casual activities. Once my new pair of Keen Utility Flint II arrived, I tried them on and they're a welcome addition to my footwear. Keen just seems to outlast the Merrill brand I had been wearing until 2006Keen also don't begin to have structural premature wearing of the sole's outer rt & left heel generating heel weakness and rolling of the shoe. Had same problem with that brand's ankle boots, while my winter Keen boots remain sturdy. Keen just knows how to make a shoe & boot that's built to anticipate structural premature wearing and have reinforcement built into every pair. Thanks Keen, one gets what we pay for and after the 5th or so year of wearing them one realizes what a value they are. At $20-25/yr, the purchase price is less shocking. Kind of the way outerwear from Eddie Bauer, LL Bean & Lands' End is. By the 5th year of wearing them you realize what a great investment they were, as the purchase price divided over the products life is acceptable.

Normally I wear a new pair of footwear around the house for a couple of days to ensure a good fit before venturing outside. These felt so good right out of the box that I decided to forgo the trial and went for a mile and a half walk with no issue, in fact I wore them all day, put over 5 miles on them the first day, followed by two more days of unloading and placing over a ton of rock for a landscaping project. I've had Keen footwear before, but not for work. These are flexible, comfortable and sturdy with good support. Based on my initial experience of how well they held up, I expect them to last a good long time.Highly recommended.

I bought these shoes for my husband who is ceramic tile installer. He usually has to replace his shoes about every 8 months due to holes in the toe . He has had these Keens over a year and a half and the shoe is still holding up. I wear Keens everyday and wouldn’t buy anything else. Most comfortable shoe I’ve ever had.

This is my second pair of these. I got just around a year out of the first pair, which is pretty good for work shoes for me.What I like about these shoes:They're comfortable and breathable. I work long days and am on my feet a lot. I find that these are easier on my feet and back than some other shoes. They breath well enough that my feet don't sweat excessively.The fit - typical Keen fit, which means a little extra room in the toe area. I'd say the length is normal or average but I like that many Keens give my toes a little room to move without having to step up to an extra wide size. This, while being properly snug in the heel, is very nice.These are slip-resistant, which is a must for me and the work I do.The toe protection is nice. You don't get the crush protection of steel or composite toes but these are mush more comfortable.What I don't like:These are one the heavy side. They aren't like lead weights but anyone who calls them light is smoking some good stuff.Durability or construction is spotty, apparently. My first pair held up great for a year, and I only bought a new pair because I'd worn the tread off the soles, which is not the fault of the shoe. But with my second pair, the entire midsole on each shoe is beginning to separate from the upper after only a few months.I'd rate these 5-stars all day, every day, except for the fact that the soles may be beginning to separate prematurely on my second pair. I'm very concerned that they're going to fall apart soon, because this did not happen to the first pair. I'm deducting just one star for this but time will tell whether these shoes hold up long term.UPDATE: Didn't wear these all winter (not waterproof), and now the left one is falling apart - midsole separating from upper and last, going to be unwearable if I don't glue them or something. Haven't owned this pair nine months yet and probably only wore them daily for about four months, and they're falling apart. Very disappointing because I loved the first pair but I think I'll stick to Merrell for now. Too bad, I like the fit and slip resistance, and the one thing I don't get with Merrell is a slip-resistance rating, but they seem to hold up better. Taking this rating down to three stars, which I think is probably too kind.

Great work shoe