KEEN Men's Austin Low Shoes

At first, I was worried that I'd have to return for a larger size. I'm size 12 almost 100% of the time. These shoes were so hard to get in to, I put them on indoors without socks. I walked around for about 10 minutes. I went outside to take the dogs for a walk (more on them later...they factor into this review) and I put on ultra-thin socks at that time. After about 15 minutes they loosened up a bit. I felt like I'd made the right choice. Now I can wear regular socks with them. What this tells me, despite my hope that I'd purchased shoes that fit perfectly right out of the box, is that these are made of very durable leather. I've worn them for almost a month, about 9 or 10 times, I guess. They get more comfortable by the day. My one concern was the collar, which seemed quite stiff at first, but which seems to be fitting much better with each wearing, and I suspect they will fit like a glove once the leather has been broken in even more.Speaking of being broken into, one of my mutts (or both) tried to dog-handle them. I thought they were out of reach, but apparent'y not, and the dogs were keen (sorrrrrrry) to sink their teeth and claws into them. They ripped a very small area on the right shoe where the collar meets the tongue, just by the first eyelet (far right pic). The stitching (maybe about 3 or 4 stitches) is worn, and a tiny section of the leather has been compromised. They ripped off the logo swatch on the other shoe (far left pic, shoe on left). They scratched the toe area (middle pic). I'd say, given their obvious fervour and delight, that the shoes withstood the onslaught well. The way my wife described the carnage to me over the phone, I thought I'd have to toss them out. Luckily, no.I suspect they will endure for quite some time. For these reasons, I have to award them 5 stars. My first Keens, but definitely not my last. Also, the colour matched my expectations (I'd seen so many pics online, with such a variation in colour). If I had to find one gripe, it would be minor: the laces seem to be a tad short. That's all. To sum up: the Sherman tank of shoes in terms of build quality and toughness, yet extremely comfortable to boot (sorrrrry, part 2).

I love Keen's for the wide toe box, but a lot of their models run too wide in the rest of the shoe, or they weigh 5 pounds each and it feels like you're trying to walk in concrete blocks. Not the Austin's though. They are the perfect size. They do take a couple days to break in, but once they do, they're like wearing nothing at all. They just hug your feet. Overall I would recommend Keen to most people and the Austin model to everyone.

These shoes are very comfortable and hold up well for everyday heavy use. They last really well for about a year. They are nice and wide so you don't have to order the wide size unless your foot is extra extra wide! I have ordered them 3 times on Amazon after ordering off the main website a few times. Amazon just has the best price out there.

I'm 6'4", 225 pounds, and have an active lifestyle, skateboarding and biking on platform pedals. My shoes are not going to have an easy life, but my demands seem like reasonable, common expectations. It's surprisingly hard meeting these demands no matter the budget: Durable. Stiff flex. Human foot wide. Good or replaceable inserts. Resilient foot bed core materials. Comfortable and stylish. Not prone to stink.My solution to this problem for decades has been the original Keen Bronx. My first pair were my exclusive daily drivers for a couple years before I had to consider replacing them. I've tried several unsatisfactory Keens over the years. Maybe 20 years ago when they replaced the Bronx with the Bronx II, (identifiable by arched eyestay and a different sole that was nowhere near as durable) I bought and hoarded original Bronx from eBay for over a decade. That well is dry and my last pair of original Bronx are ready for the trash. These Austins are my newest hope for a Bronx replacement.Before ordering I tried canvas Austins on at a local retailer and was surprised I needed to go down .5 from my usual Keen 12 (46).Keen nails the Austin fit and comfort, with the exception of the insert, which seems like it was designed by Keens accounting department, then went through marketing, before going to manufacturing. Too thin and floppy to offer any real support or much cushion. I pop in the older more supportive Keen inserts and we're in business. Toe box is uncramped. No weird pressure points. No normal pressure points like the Achilles and front tendons. Uppers feel a bit stiffer structurally than I expect from a canvas shoe, more like a boot, but 0 miles on these so expect they'll flex easier as they break in.Beneath the insole I see just what I like: A durable looking felt core stitched to the uppers. These should survive cycles soaking and drying in sweat, streams, or weather.The sole of the original Bronx was the same Keen still uses on the Newport Sandal, but tragically not on any shoes for some reason. None of the other Keens soles I've tried have been nearly as durable as the Newport, some wearing through to the spongy core after a couple months, then disintegrating rapidly. The sole of the Austin seems to be of quality construction, but I won't know for a few months.I like the Austin's fairly flat, unobtrusive tread for skating and biking, a willing sacrifice of traction on loose surfaces or wintery streets. The flex feels stiff and supportive, just as I prefer.Short of bringing the original Bronx back, Keen could just glue the Newport sole to the Austin upper, upgrade the inserts, and I'd have a winner. You listening Keen? I've bought a dozen pairs of your Bronx used at no profit to you, and countless other shoes, all money I'd gladly have given to Keen for new pairs of my old favorite. I'm hopeful I have a runner-up favorite shoe in the Austin.

Keens are my favorite brand of footwear, and Austins are my favorite model. In addition to the black Austin shoe reviewed here, I also own two pairs of the Austin boot, in black and brown.I bought the Austins for everyday wear and for casual office wear. My workplace is very casual, but I prefer a solid color leather shoe to athletic or hiking footwear, which are more casual than I want. The Austins fit the bill. They would never be considered fashionable, but they at least inoffensive. The signature Keen rubber toe bumpers are less ugly on a black shoe than they are on other colors, and the toe bumper on the Austins are less pronounced than on many other Keen models.The real strength of the Keen Austins are their comfort. The wide toe box never constricts the toes. My problem with degeneration in the big toe joint has almost disappeared since I've been wearing Keens (and other shoes with wide toe boxes), because they don't force the toes into unnatural positions. The sole is sturdy and supportive, and comfortable to stand in all day. The tread is not heavily lugged, but still provides good traction in snow and ice. The construction of these shoes appears to be of high quality, with thick, good quality leather. Like all sturdy leather shoes, they take a bit of breaking in - don't start your walking tour of England the day after buying these.

I purchased these from Amazon after trying on a different Keen in a retail store, I figured that Keen would be across the board with sizing. These aren't available where I live. I ordered a 12 and they were a half a size to large. I sent them back and exchanged them for 11 1/2. I received these and they fit perfect. The box toe is something to get used to, I am coming from Merrell's and never owned Keen.Here was the big issue. I have never had an issue with Amazon like this, maybe this was a fluke. The right shoe looked like it had been worn and something splashed all over the shoe and it stained. I tried to wipe clean with a wet rag, no go. It was very noticeable. I called Amazon already having a Prime account, I requested these be 1 day shipped for this mistake. The rep placed me on hold for a few minutes then came back and said she will email me the results. I advised her that if it can't be 1 day, just refund. SO, in a few minutes I received an email saying they refunded me. I think this is pretty sorry on Amazon's part. Blessing anyway, the chocolate color was available on another site for 79.95, a full 30.00 dollars cheaper than Amazon.Bottom line, watch for used products to be shipped. I read feedback when I was shopping for buzzers recently, customers were receiving used buzzers. This order of mine was fulfilled by Amazon, someone didn't check both shoes prior to re-shipping them out from another return. And you may want to do a quick web search before buying. You may find a blessing of your own.What little time I had the shoe on, it seems comfortable. I can tell there is some breaking in to do, I would hope they break quick. The box toe is roomy, but not too much just make sure you get the correct foot length fit. They seem like they will be rather comfy. Another plus is the footbed is removable and not cloth. I have found non-cloth insoles wear longer, and fend off odor causing bacteria better.

I really like Keen shoes in general but These might be my very favorite shoes ever.I run a handyman service and I am hard on my shoes. I have been wearing these for about 6 months now and wish I knew about them long ago. They are comfortable, durable, protective and they look nice too.

VERY EXPENSIVE on the Keen site ($160 -- important piece of info for later) and was happy to find these on Amazon fold by the Keen store for $94. Used a credit to further offset the expense because I knew they would be comfortable for me, a teacher, who's on my feet all day. UNFORTUNATELY they started falling apart in less than a year. The two-part sole started separating and flopping around; first a small area and then the whole perimeter of the shoe.I contacted Keen directly because they are covered for one year from the date of purchase against defects in original, unaltered, and unmodified materials and workmanship. Their response was NOT to repair or replace. They gave me a credit for $94 that was only valid on the Keen website. This doesn't cover the replacement cost and since it's a credit, I could not use it to get the shoes repaired. I'm sure someone will say I should be happy with the credit but what could I do with it? I can't replace the shoes -- remember the $160 price tag? -- and they didn't offer anything else. When I pressed that I really wanted them to honor their warranty and repair or replace they told me this was the extent of their policy and that is all they could do.I will never buy KEEN again. You should not but them either. Not worth the hassle and clearly the quality is subpar.

The idea is good, but the realization... Keen claims these are shoes for wide feet. Okay. A size 14 has an insole width only 10.7 cm! A standard shoe insoles is 10 cm wide. Huge difference!The back of the shoe is very stiff and will definitely rub.The sole glued from two different materials. The rubber layer is very thin. The construction is completely unreliable despite the otherwise decent genuine leather upper. They're designed to make you buy a new pair after one or two seasons. Where's the environmental concern here?Now about what I received. The shoes weren't in the original box and both were defective (torn tongue), even the laces were different lengths! I'll have to return them. It seems like they're selling things online that you wouldn't buy in a store. Disappointed.

Son anchas de delante, por lo que son muy cómodas.Desde que he descubierto la marca Keen y la forma que le dan a los zapatos y sandalias, cada vez estoy más convencido que serán prácticamente los únicos zapatos que compraré.

The leather finishing isnt as expected as it looks as if it is robbed with dust or used even.For the first time to see size EU 49 equivalent to US17. It should be US14 or 14.5. Just a good offer i got it.

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